Anesthesiology - Cardiac Physician - KAWEAH HEALTH

A remarkable opportunity awaits Cardiac Anesthesiologists seeking a fulfilling and impactful career! We are delighted to share that Kaweah Health, in proud partnership with Stanford, is actively seeking a Full Time Cardiac Anesthesiologist to join our esteemed team in Visalia, CA. Elevate your expertise and be part of a collaborative healthcare journey that sets new standards in excellence.

Position Title: Full-Time Cardiac Anesthesiologist

Visa Sponsorship not available.

Responsibilities/Duties:

• Routinely provide anesthesia coverage in the following locations:
  o Cardiac Surgery
  o Thoracic Surgery
  o Vascular Surgery
  o Structural Heart/Cath Lab
• Possibly provide anesthesia coverage in the following locations:
  o General Surgery
  o Orthopedic Surgery
  o Podiatric Surgery
  o Ophthalmological Surgery
  o Gynecological Surgery
  o Plastic Surgery
  o Urological Surgery
  o Trauma Surgery
  o Labor and Delivery Anesthesia
• A mix of resident supervision and independent practice
• 8-hour shifts on non-call days
• Home call shifts for cardiac only approximately 1:3 weekdays and every 3rd weekend
• Non-Clinical days available for Core Faculty Staff

Requirements:

• ABA Board Certification or Eligibility; current ACLS, BLS, PALS
• Adult Cardiothoracic Anesthesiology Fellowship
• Certified in Perioperative Transesophageal Echocardiography
• Active CA license
• Interest in teaching and residency education

Compensation:

• 1099 Independent Contractor status
• $2600 per guaranteed 8-hour shift with hourly compensation after 8 hours
• Weekday and Weekend call stipend
• 40 hours per week with 6 weeks of vacation for an estimated $700k annual compensation
• Flexible scheduling to allow for a desirable work-life balance.
• Potential to earn more by covering additional shifts.
• Up to $30k sign-on bonus with a 3-year full-time retention
• Up to $100k student loan forgiveness with a 4-year full-time retention
• Relocation assistance
• All compensation subject to market rate adjustment on an annual basis
• Opportunity for a separate faculty/core faculty contract with GME

Education:
Kaweah Health is home to six (6) residency programs: Anesthesiology, Family Medicine, Emergency Medicine,
Psychiatry, General Surgery, and Transitional Year as well as a Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Fellowship.

Anesthesiology Residency:

• Four residents per class.
• Residents take in-house call every 24 hours.
• For those interested in a role beyond clinical teaching, faculty positions within the GME are
  available. (Separate contract provided by the GME office)
• Coaching on working with residents provided to all incoming anesthesiologists
• Medical Students and Emergency Medicine residents also rotate with the service.

Living in Visalia:
Visalia sits in the heart of the Central Valley and is referred to as the Gateway to the Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks.

Conveniently located between San Francisco and Los Angeles, approximately 3 hours from each, it is known for its agriculture, it's delicious dining, and its warm and welcoming small-town charm.

Visalia offers a unique combination of affordable housing, easy commute to work, a family-friendly community, and economic opportunity. There is an average of 275 sunny days a year. In the summer, temperatures range from the upper 90s, during the daytime and drop to the low 80s in the evening. Winters are mild with average temps in the early mornings and evenings in the low 40s and, during the daytime, in the upper 50s.

In addition to a central location and beautiful California weather, there is also a wide array of local activities to enjoy. Boating, fishing, and skiing are all nearby.

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