Your clinical practice will span two exceptional facilities, each designed to optimize both patient care and provider satisfaction. At the main hospital's seven operating rooms, you'll manage a diverse case mix that keeps your skills sharp while maintaining predictable complexity levels. The Surgery Center West, nationally recognized for its innovative design and infection control protocols, provides an additional three operating rooms and two endoscopy suites where efficiency and patient satisfaction reach their peak performance.
The patient population reflects the best aspects of community practice – generally healthy individuals seeking quality care close to home. Your daily schedule creates the perfect balance between staying busy and having time to provide thoughtful, personalized care. Unlike high-volume centers where you might feel pressured to rush between cases, this environment values thoroughness and allows you to build meaningful relationships with both patients and surgical colleagues.
Regional anesthesia forms a cornerstone of the practice, with nerve blocks, epidurals, and spinals comprising up to 50% of your daily caseload. This focus reflects both the orthopedic-heavy case mix and the practice's commitment to enhanced recovery protocols. Your expertise in regional anesthesia will be valued and utilized regularly, providing professional satisfaction for those who enjoy this subspecialty area.
Your call responsibilities demonstrate the practice's commitment to work-life balance. The 1:13+ rotation means you'll take call approximately 2 days monthly, always from home with a 30-minute response expectation. The callback rate is exceptionally low – many providers complete entire call periods without interruption. When called, you're most likely responding for an epidural or C-section, and for epidurals, you can often return home after placement.
The practice operates on a goal schedule of 7 AM to 3 PM, with systematic wind-down to three operating rooms by 3 PM and one by 5 PM. This structure, combined with your colleagues’ mutual respect for personal time, creates predictability that allows you to plan your life beyond the hospital. Emergency cases are accommodated through a flex room system (currently under construction improvements), ensuring urgent care doesn't disrupt elective schedules.
Working alongside five anesthesiology colleagues, you'll find a culture of collaboration without competition. The practice includes recent graduates bringing fresh knowledge and experienced physicians offering wisdom, creating an environment where continued learning thrives. Monthly department meetings at 6:30 AM draw impressive attendance because the content is valuable and the collegiality genuine.
Your clinical independence extends beyond individual cases to practice management. Providers rotate through "board running" responsibilities, giving you input into daily scheduling and resource allocation. This involvement ensures your voice is heard in decisions that affect your work environment – a level of autonomy rarely found in larger health systems.
The transition from a historically CRNA-heavy practice to a more physician-balanced model positions you to help shape the department’s future. Your clinical expertise and leadership potential will be valued as the practice evolves to meet growing community needs while maintaining its commitment to excellence and provider satisfaction.