Chief CRNA - Parkridge Medical Center - Full Time
Listed compensation
$285K
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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Job Description
Position Requirements
Description
CRNA opportunity with an enhanced compensation package in breathtaking Chattanooga, TN! Founded in 1971, Parkridge Medical Center offers compassionate care and advanced technology in a comfortable and convenient setting.
The 275-bed hospital near downtown Chattanooga features comprehensive diagnostic and medical/surgical services, including cardiovascular surgery, cancer treatment, intensive care, orthopedic and spine surgery, and rehabilitation.
As part of the Parkridge Health System, patients also have access to OB-GYN services, a level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) and behavioral health treatment centers for children and adults. 30 anesthesiologists and 100 CRNAs work together in a care team model.
This care team model means that we focus on giving everyone a voice, while supporting, respecting, and helping them to deliver care excellence.
Total Rewards
- Salary: up to $285,000 a year based on schedule and experience!
- Sign on Incentive: $75K
Comprehensive Benefits Package
- Health, life, vision, dental, disability, and AD&D insurance
- Generous paid time off
- Flexible Spending Accounts/Health Savings Accounts
- Fully paid malpractice insurance coverage
- Loan repayment & training assistance available
Case Assignments
- Orthopedic, general, GI, cardiac, pulmonary cases, endovascular, electrophysiology, neurosurgery, GYN and a small amount of pediatric anesthesia.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive anesthesia care across surgical procedures
- Perform pre-anesthesia evaluations and obtain informed consent
- Develop and discuss anesthetic plans with patients
- Manage induction, maintenance, and emergence from anesthesia
- Monitoring of the patient's physiological condition and perform interventions as needed
- Support departmental coordination and clinical leadership
Requirements
- Current license as a registered professional nurse
- Graduation from an accredited program of nurse anesthesia education
- Certified or recertified by the AANA Council on Certification of Nurse Anesthetists
Parkridge Medical Center, Chief CRNA, up to $285K, $75K sign-on bonus
EEO Statement
North American Partners in Anesthesia is an equal opportunity employer.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Key Skills
CRNA Career Context
Of the 50 active Nurse Anesthesia listings this role was benchmarked against, 76% have no call, 44% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Tennessee is 91.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$285k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $310k in an average-cost state. 58.6% of Tennessee clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $285k | Nurse Anesthesia median $255k (middle half $222k–$260k)10 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$310k in purchasing power | Tennessee index 91.9 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Nurse Anesthesia listings in Tennessee | 26 active | 937 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 76% no call · 44% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
Location & Logistics
Tennessee has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$285k midpoint, that is roughly $11k–$20k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
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