To our prospective CRNA teammates,

I am the Associate Chief Anesthetist Officer for Sound’s new anesthesia program at Princeton Community Hospital in Princeton, West Virginia. With 17 years of experience, I’m pleased to be part of the Sound Anesthesia family. We’ve created a practice we’re proud of and are eager to welcome CRNAs 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 5 physicians and 13 dedicated CRNAs.
• 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.
• 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.
• Sound offers CRNAs the ability to truly practice to the top of their license in a collegial family-like team.
• Located in the heart of Mercer County, Princeton is surrounded by the Appalachian Mountains where outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy a variety of activities. The community’s focus on green spaces and healthy living makes it a haven for nature lovers.

Practice

• Princeton Community Hospital is a thriving community hospital, where we manage general, ortho, OB/GYN, podiatry, ENT, urology, and endo cases.
• Our daily work culture reflects a sense of camaraderie, much like collaborating with friends in a professional and collegiate environment.
• Full-time position. Home call divided evenly among the team.
• Compensation is guaranteed at an annual rate between $292,000 (W2) to $321,733 (1099) plus an $8K quality bonus.
• The Chief stipend offered is $20,000 annually. This position will have administrative duties on top of clinical responsibilities.
• Strong commencement bonus offered.
• We offer eight weeks of scheduled time off.
• 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 supporting 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 actively encourage involvement and contributions to community health and wellness, both within and outside the hospital.
• Our partner hospital is excited to collaborate with Sound and our clinicians to build a family within their facility. They are looking forward to a happy working environment within the anesthesia team to provide the best patient care for their community.

Princeton Community Hospital is a fully accredited 203-bed acute care medical center serving a 10-county region. The facility is opening 18 new private patient rooms in 2025 to expand care to the market.

For a deeper exploration of this opportunity, please don’t hesitate to reach out to my recruiting partner, who will connect us. I truly look forward to telling you why Sound Physicians Anesthesia is different than all the rest.

Al Imbody, CRNA
Associate Chief Anesthetist Officer