CRNA (- Full-Time | $350,604-$385, 611 + $60k Commencement Bonus | Independent Practice Model | St. Joseph's Medical Center - Stockton, CA

Overview

Somnia Anesthesia | Independent Practice Model | Full scope practice | Diverse case mix | Leading comp $385,611+ $60k Commencement Bonus| Region's top-rated hospital

 

Join a dynamic, clinician-led team of CRNAs and anesthesiologists that values your expertise, supports your professional growth, work-life balance, and an environment to thrive.

Enjoy independent practice with a diverse case mix and a collegial environment at this highly rated academic medical center.

 

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Why Choose Us?  

• Leading Compensation Package in California:  

• Compensation and Benefits:

• 5 years' experience $385,611.20
• 2 to 5 years' experience, $360,609.60
• 0 to 2 years $350,604.80  

• Commencement Bonus: $40,000 for a 2-year commitment OR $60,000 for a 3-year commitment.  
• PTO: 7 weeks of PTO 
• $3,000/year CME allowance 
• Relocation assistance/allowance available up to *$10,000 for out-of-state or out-of-area candidates

*receipts required 

• Comprehensive Benefits: Health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.  
• 401(k) and flexible spending accounts.  
• Med/Mal: Malpractice insurance provided 
• Clinician-led and physician-owned anesthesia group on the local, regional, and national levels. 
• Committed to work/life balance
• Robust professional development, mentoring, and wellness resources 

 

 

Practice Environment:

• Location: St. Joseph's Medical Center - Stockton, CA

• Facility:  

• 8-room main OR, cath lab, endoscopy. 
• 355-bed hospital with 14,300 annual cases covering a wide range of specialties: general, colorectal, ortho, spine, thoracic, cardiac, vascular, OB/GYN, plastics, ENT, podiatry, and more. 

• Schedule: Flexible 8-hour and 12-hour shifts, including call options. Post-call days off for in-house shifts.  
• Scope of Practice: Full autonomy for CRNAs, including regional anesthesia, arterial lines, and central lines.  

• The Anesthesiology department is diverse, consisting of 14 physicians, over 30 independent-practice CRNAs, and 24 Residents (8-10 daily on site) providing services for up to 19 anesthetizing locations daily to include acute care ORs, cardiac ORs, obstetrics, GI/endo, cath lab, interventional radiology, and a hospital ambulatory surgery center.

• The annual anesthesia case volume is approx. 14,300 cases, consisting of ~ 9,000 surgical cases, 800 cardiac cases, and 2,000 out-of-OR cases in GI, EP lab/Cath Lab, and interventional radiology.
• OB services with 3,000 births annually

 

  

Who We’re Looking For:

• We’re seeking full-time and part-time CRNAs who are motivated to practice independently in a supportive, collaborative environment. Our group works across St. Joseph's Medical Center & St. Joseph's Surgery Center.

• Ideal Candidates: Experienced CRNAs or new graduates ready to excel in an academic environment alongside an anesthesiology residency program.  

  

  

To learn more about this opportunity, text or call Jenni Hawes at (734) 635-0818, or email [email protected]

  

 

Hospital Profile: 

• St. Joseph's Medical Center in Stockton, CA, is a 355-bed hospital and part of the CommonSpirit Hospital System. St. Joseph’s is the largest hospital in San Joaquin County and is considered the 10th busiest cardiothoracic department in California. The Anesthesia Residency program started in July 2021. Residency subspecialty training currently available at St. Joseph’s includes cardiac, obstetrics, critical care, acute and chronic pain , and pediatrics. 
• New Hospital being built in the next 2-3 years

   

Awards and Recognitions:

• Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (Healthgrades): Recognized for being in the top 10% of U.S. hospitals for patient safety  
• America’s 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (Healthgrades): Ranked in the top 5% nationally for clinical quality  
• Critical Care Excellence Award™ (Healthgrades): Superior outcomes in treating pulmonary embolism, sepsis, and diabetic emergencies  
• Seven Specialty Care Honors (Healthgrades): Including two Specialty Excellence Awards placing the hospital in the top 10% nationally  
• U.S. News & World Report Recognition: Named a 2024-2025 Best Hospital and High Performing in eleven specialties  

   

Location Highlights:

• St. Joseph’s is centrally and conveniently located, only 50 minutes from Sacramento, only 90 minutes from San Francisco and Yosemite National Park, and only a few hours away from Lake Tahoe.
• The St. Joseph's Medical staff tend to reside in the nearby communities of Stockton (Brookside) and the surrounding communities of Lodi, Elk Grove, Manteca, and Tracy.

  

About Somnia Anesthesia:

Since 1996, Somnia has had a singular focus on anesthesia–investing in clinician professional development so patients can get the best care possible.

 

Refer a Colleague and Be Rewarded:

Know someone who would be a great fit?  Recommend a colleague and earn a referral bonus of up to $5,000 if they are *hired. 

*Terms and conditions apply. 

 

 

 

Somnia does not discriminate against any person based on race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information (including family medical history), veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition, or any other basis protected by law. Somnia is committed to complying with all applicable national, state, and local laws on nondiscrimination and equal opportunity.