To our prospective teammates,

I am the Associate Chief Anesthetist Officer leader for Southwest Medical Center located in Liberal, Kansas. I’ve been working with Sound Anesthesia for three years. I am proud of the anesthesia practice we are building and welcome interest from CRNAs coming out of training or looking to make a career change. I want to share more about who we are and what we do — specifically about our people, practice, and purpose — as you consider your options:

People

• We’re a closely-knit, established team of five CRNAs working independently at Southwest Medical Center.
• We are a cohesive and empowered team driven by a shared mission to support one another genuinely. Our unwavering commitment to mutual care and collaboration forms the heart of our collective strength.
• Liberal, Kansas is known for its spirit of hospitality and generosity. Home to 19,000 people, Liberal is a lovely place to raise a family in a safe community.

Practice

• Community hospital setting with no trauma, no heads, and no hearts.
• Scope of practice is general, ortho, endo, minimum plastics, and healthy OB/GYN.
• Regional block skills are preferred; base knowledge of regional anesthesia is necessary.
• Four points of service run per day with home calls split evenly with the team.
• Fair and equitable scheduling amongst the team, with calls split evenly and no scheduled cases on the weekends.
• Our daily work culture mirrors the camaraderie of collaborating with friends within a professional and collegiate environment.
• 1099 Compensation guaranteed at $365,100 annual base salary.
• Annual Chief Stipend of $20,000 for administrative duties.
• We offer ten weeks of scheduled time off.
• A $40,000 commencement bonus is offered with a two-year commitment.
• Our retention rate is high, and we work collaboratively within our team to ensure coverage for time off.

Purpose

• We put patients first. Always.
• We value and support growth and development in our anesthesia practice, allowing you to explore new opportunities locally and within the broader medical group.
• We’re a community-minded team that supports involvement in and contributions to community health and wellness in and out of the hospital.
• Southwest Medical Center is a not-for-profit acute care hospital committed to providing quality healthcare to the five-state region.

Want to learn more about this opportunity? Contact my recruiting partner, who will connect you with me.

Jennifer Quicci, CRNA
Associate Chief Anesthetist Officer