General Anesthesia - Practice opportunity with coveted

CHRISTUS

Health - Texarkana, TX

CHRISTUS

Trinity Clinic in collaboration with

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St. Michael's hospital in Texarkana is seeking a BE/BC Anesthesiologist to join a well-established anesthesia team. Anesthesiologists and CRNAs work in a collaborative care team model. This unique opportunity offers stability of employment support with a balanced call schedule designed to safeguard physician well-being and work-life balance. The equitable compensation model ensures fair distribution of caseloads and operating room assignments. Compensation includes an income guarantee above the national median, combined with the benefit of living in a low-cost-of-living region.

Practice Description:

Practice focuses on General Anesthesia and CRNA medical supervision with a 1:4 ratio. 14 Anesthetizing ORs (all at St. Michael's): 10 General; Endo; GI; OB; & Cardiac. 8 to 10 ORs start at 7AM; approximately half close by 3:30. Average daily surgical volume of 50 to 60 cases. Case mix includes ENT; General; GI; GYN; Neuro; Opth; Oral/Max; Ortho; Plastics; URO; and Vascular. Pediatric cases are limited (healthy child-age, no babies) primarily for dental procedures. Epidural services are provided by CRNAs 24/7. Dedicated Cardiac Anesthesia team manages all cardiac and major thoracic cases. Additional clinical support includes Anesthesia Technicians, Hospitalists, and Intensivists.

Call duties:

1 weekday per week (not in-house); 1 weekend every six weeks; Post call day off; and only one in-house weekday call every 6 weeks. Key aspects as characterized by the Chief of Anesthesia The cohesive group is the #1 aspect Up to date Anesthesia machines and equipment. Great

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support

Hospital Services:

311-bed acute care hospital with a Level III Emergency Department and a full range of medical specialties represented. Christus after-hours triage nurse service line Epic EMR utilized across the entire

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network.

https:

//www.christushealth.org/locations/st-michael

Qualifications:

Unrestricted Texas License at the start of practice Texas registered

DEA BC/BE

Residency trained in Anesthesia Upcoming graduating residents are encouraged to apply About

CHRISTUS

Health:

More than 700 physicians and advanced practice clinicians representing 41 specialties across 82 clinics throughout Northeast Texas. A financially strong, mission-driven Catholic health system known for its fiscal stewardship and commitment to physician professional growth. 2018 Acclaim Award Winner- Number One - physician group in the

Nation Additional Benefits Include:

Sign-on and relocation allowance Comprehensive medical and dental (BCBS) Insurance Professional Liability Insurance 403(b) Matched Savings Plan No State income tax

PTO & CME

benefits About the

Community:

The combined metroplex population surrounding Texarkana is about 150,000. This welcoming community offers a unique blend of small-town charm and metropolitan amenities, straddling the Texas-Arkansas state line. Residents enjoy an exceptional quality of life, a low cost of living, excellent schools, vibrant arts and culture, and abundant outdoor recreation. Surrounded by the piney woods, scenic lakes, and rolling landscapes of Northeast Texas, the area provides ample opportunities for fishing, boating, and hiking. Home to the rapidly growing Texas A&M University-Texarkana, Texarkana is an ideal place to live, work, and raise a family. For immediate consideration, please contact:

Lourdes Kvalem, CHRISTUS Health Physician Recruiter Phone:

214-395-8604; Lourdes.

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