Main OR Anesthesiologist – Kansas City, MO - Sound Physicians

To our prospective teammates,

I am the Chief Medical Officer for Sound’s new anesthesia program at Research Medical Center in Kansas City, MO. We’ve created a practice we’re proud of. We’re eager to welcome Anesthesiologists launching their careers or seeking a change. Let’s take a moment to explore our people, practice, and purpose – the principles that guide us.

People

• We are a close-knit group of 10 physicians and 27 dedicated CRNAs, with two dedicated in CV.
• We are a cohesive and empowered team, driven by a shared mission to support one another. Our unwavering commitment to mutual care and collaboration forms the heart of our collective strength.
• Our team is diverse. We leverage our varied backgrounds to build a collaborative environment where we learn from each other in our shared commitment to patient care.
• Straddling the Kansas-Missouri border, Kansas City is the home to 2.4 million people. It boasts more barbecue restaurants per capita than any other city in the US. In addition to the unique food, KC offers a fun culture through the love of live jazz music, Kansas City Chief football, and incredible fountains.

Practice

• The Research Medical Center is a thriving community hospital, where we manage level I trauma patients, OB/GYN, pediatrics, Neuro, Ortho, and General.
• CV cases will be run by dedicated CV fellowship-trained physicians.
• Our daily work culture reflects a sense of camaraderie, much like collaborating with friends in a professional and collegiate environment.
• This position will offer a unique schedule rotation of working 24-hour shifts. One 24 every third day with the fourth week off, or 7 shifts in a 4-week period. Covering main OR and back up to OB.
• The trauma physician position will offer a unique schedule rotation of working 24-hour shifts. One 24 every third day with the fourth week off. This will be an average of 56 hours per week annually.
• Compensation is guaranteed at an annual rate of $560,000. We can also offer 1099 compensation packages if necessary.
• Strong commencement bonus offered.
• We offer a generous 13 weeks of scheduled time off.
• NO NON-COMPETE CLAUSE IN OUR AGREEMENT
• Our benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, life, and AD&D insurance, long- and short-term disability coverage, a 401k plan with matching contributions, paid medical malpractice insurance, tail coverage, and an annual CME allowance.
• We maintain a high retention rate because we work collaboratively within our team and ensure coverage for time off.

Purpose

• Our guiding principle is unwavering: we always put patients first.
• We highly value growth and development within our organization, providing opportunities for you to explore new avenues locally within the practice or in the broader medical group.
• As a community-minded team, we encourage involvement and contributions to community health and wellness, both within and outside the hospital.
• Our partner hospital is excited to partner with Sound and our clinicians to build a family within their facility. They are looking forward to a happy working environment to provide the best patient care for their community.

The Research Medical Center was awarded America’s 250 Best Hospitals in 2023. Serving patients over a 150-mile region surrounding Kansas City, the Research Medical Center offers an abundance of services and access to the most advanced technology.

For a deeper exploration of this opportunity, please don’t hesitate to reach out to my recruiting partner, who will connect us. I look forward to showing you how Sound Physicians Anesthesia can facilitate your personal and professional goals.

Dr. Neil Mayer, MD
Chief Medical Officer