Step into a role where your expertise drives every decision and your professional autonomy is not just respected but essential. As an anesthesiologist at Stillwater Medical Center, you'll experience the rare satisfaction of true independent practice – no supervision requirements, no medical direction obligations, and no compromise on your clinical judgment. Unlike academic settings where protocols may limit your scope or high-volume practices where productivity pressures dominate, this position offers the perfect balance: meaningful case variety with complete clinical independence.
Your practice will encompass the full spectrum of anesthesiology care across two state-of-the-art facilities. From the main hospital's seven operating rooms to the nationally recognized Surgery Center West, you'll provide anesthesia services for a diverse case mix including orthopedic procedures, general surgery, ENT (including healthy pediatric cases), urology, and endoscopy. The patient population is generally healthy, creating a low-stress environment where you can focus on excellence rather than crisis management. You’ll maintain clinical sharpness while enjoying predictable schedules and manageable call responsibilities.
This role serves Stillwater and the surrounding communities, providing essential anesthesia services to patients who might otherwise face significant travel for care. Many patients appreciate the convenience and quality they find here, often choosing Stillwater Medical over larger metropolitan alternatives. As the only anesthesia services in the immediate area, you'll play a vital role in your community's healthcare infrastructure while building lasting relationships with both patients and surgical colleagues.
This position represents a rare chance to join a respected, physician-friendly health system where clinical autonomy and true work-life balance are more than just buzzwords. You'll join a team of five anesthesiologists and six CRNAs, including recent graduates and experienced practitioners, creating an environment of shared knowledge and mutual support. The practice philosophy emphasizes quality patient care, collegial relationships, and sustainable work-life balance – values reflected in the fact that many providers choose to commute from Tulsa and Oklahoma City because "the culture is worth the drive."
Your appointment will be as a W-2 employee of Stillwater Medical Center, part of a 180-provider medical staff that represents one of Oklahoma's most physician-friendly employment environments. This structure provides financial security, comprehensive benefits, and protection from the business pressures that often burden independent practitioners, while preserving your clinical autonomy and professional satisfaction.
This opportunity represents more than just another anesthesiology position – it's a chance to practice medicine the way it was meant to be practiced, with professional respect, clinical independence, and genuine work-life balance in a community that values both excellence and humanity.