Your compensation package reflects genuine appreciation for your expertise as an independent practitioner while providing the financial security to focus on clinical excellence rather than business pressures. The W-2 employment structure eliminates contract uncertainties and ensures guaranteed income and substantial benefits that enhance your overall financial well-being.
The $305,000 base salary places you competitively within the regional market and acknowledges your role as a clinically autonomous provider. This salary reflects the organization’s commitment to investing in CRNAs who demonstrate clinical excellence and independent practice.
Your call responsibilities generate significant additional income. Backup call stipends are approximately $1,125 per weekend night and $500 per weekday, totaling around $21,500 annually – paid whether you're called in or not. This model values your availability and turns call into a meaningful component of your total compensation.
The benefits package is on par with large academic medical centers while offering the personalized attention of a community hospital. Health insurance includes low annual deductibles – just $700 for individuals and $1,100 for families – when using local providers, delivering both savings and convenience.
The retirement benefits stand out. With 9% total contributions (3% employee + 6% match) and an optional 457(b), you can secure long-term wealth with tax efficiency. This is ideal for high-income CRNAs pursuing financial security and tax planning.
Additional perks reflect a thoughtful, family-oriented culture: student loan assistance, flexible benefits tailored to your needs, and sign-on bonuses depending on experience. Prescription access through the employee pharmacy benefit significantly reduces medication costs, saving thousands annually.
Paid time off: Seven weeks PTO + eight CME days (often usable as vacation). The practice emphasizes that work-life balance comes from a sustainable daily schedule, reducing the need for extended time away.
You’ll also enjoy flexibility with the option to sell or trade call shifts among CRNA peers, allowing for extra income or schedule control when needed – a feature rarely seen in traditional anesthesia practices.
The approximate $326,500 total annual compensation, paired with a generous benefits package, offers unmatched value. In contrast to markets with higher base salaries but fewer benefits or greater out-of-pocket costs, this position represents a true financial partnership that recognizes your full worth as a healthcare professional.