Trauma CRNA – Kansas City, MO - Sound Physicians

Hello fellow CRNAs,

I’m Al Imbody, the Associate Chief Anesthetist Officer for Sound Anesthesia’s Blue Region. We are pleased to announce our arrival at the Research Medical Center in Kansas City, Missouri. Sound Anesthesia creates practices we can all be proud of, wherever you are in your career. Please take a moment with me to explore Sound’s principles that will guide our people, practice, and purpose in our RMC Anesthesia Department.

People

• The group consists of 27 CRNAs and ten physicians.
• CRNAs practice to the top of their license.
• You will be led by a Chief CRNA and Chief MD who genuinely support one another.
• We embrace diversity and leverage our varied backgrounds to build a collaborative environment in our shared commitment to patient care.
• Kansas City is home to 2.4 million people. The median age of the population is 35.4 years. KC is home to more barbecue restaurants per capita than any other city in the US. In addition to the food, KC is known for its public spaces, such as its celebrated fountains, parks, and boulevards, and, of course, the Super Bowl Champion Chiefs.

Practice

• Research Medical Center is a 590-bed Level I Trauma Center, a certified Comprehensive Stroke Center, and effective treatment for heart attack and sepsis. Other specialized programs include traumatic brain injury, TIA, Grossman Burn Center, Gastrointestinal (GI) Center of Excellence, oncology care in partnership with Sarah Cannon Cancer Institute, 24-hour obstetrics ER, Level III NICU, Transplant Institute, Center for the Relief of Pain, and orthopedics/sports medicine.
• You will manage cases ranging from Level I Traumas to General, Neuro, Orthopedics, Pediatric, and GYN.
• W2 compensation is guaranteed at an annual rate of $233,000.
• Strong commencement bonus offered.
• 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.
• There will be a dedicated OB CRNA team with minimal cross-coverage to the main OR.
• OB CRNAs will work 24-hour shifts in a 1:3 rotation with every 4th week off, equating to 13 weeks of scheduled time off.
• There will also be a dedicated Trauma CRNA team, which will work 24-hour shifts in a 1:3 rotation with every 4th week off, which equates to 13 weeks of scheduled time off.

Purpose

• Our guiding principle is unwavering: we always put patients first.
• We highly value supporting clinical growth and leadership development within our organization, providing opportunities for you to explore new avenues locally and nationally.
• We actively encourage community health and wellness involvement and contributions, both within and outside the hospital.

For a deeper exploration of this opportunity, please contact my recruiting partner, who will connect us. I look forward to speaking with you about what makes Sound Anesthesia different.

Alfred Imbody DNP MBA MSL CRNA
Associate Chief Anesthetist Officer, Blue Region
Sound Anesthesia