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CRNA - Kelsey Seybold Clinic - Main Campus

CRNAFull-Time MD-Supervised State

Listed compensation

$190k-$288k

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Job Description

Explore opportunities with Kelsey-Seybold Clinic, part of the Optum family of businesses. Work with one of the nation’s leading health care organizations and build your career at one of our 40+ locations throughout Houston. Be part of a team that is nationally recognized for delivering coordinated and accountable care.

As a multi-specialty clinic, we offer care from more than 900 medical providers in 65 medical specialties. Take on a rewarding opportunity to help drive higher quality, higher patient satisfaction and lower total costs. Join us and discover the meaning behind Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

Certified registered nurse anesthetists (CRNAs) are nationally certified as having the competencies necessary to administer anesthesia and related care, and state licensed as advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs).

We are searching for CRNAs to work in collaboration with anesthesiologists in a multidisciplinary healthcare system. The focus is to provide high-quality, evidence-based anesthesia and pain care services at all acuity levels, for all Kelsey-Seybold patients.

The ideal candidate is a hard-working, team player with a favorable work and/or training history. Kelsey-Seybold anesthesiologists treat children, adolescents, and adults at multiple locations across the Houston area.

Procedures include general, orthopedic, endoscopy, plastics/ reconstructive, ophthalmology, urology, gynecology, ENT, interventional radiology, sedation for pain procedures, and approximately 5 percent pediatric cases involving simple ENT (PE tubes, tonsillectomies, adenoidectomies, strabismus, simple orthopedics) ASA 1 to 3 patients.

Primary Responsibilities

  • Evaluate patients to determine an accurate anesthetic plan
  • Work under the direction of physician anesthesiologist
  • Determine and administer the appropriate dosage of anesthesia during procedures
  • Coordinate with doctors, nurses, technicians, and other health care professionals
  • Complete records of type and amount of anesthesia, patient condition, patient response and medical histories
  • Assess patient recovery and removal to another room following surgery

Candidate should also be able to effectively collaborate with referring physicians and other professionals to provide optimum care for each patient

You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications

  • Graduate of accredited nurse anesthesia program
  • Valid state RN License (must meet education requirement(s) for state licensure)
  • Valid state APRN Recognition (must meet education requirement (s) for state recognition and obtain within six (6) months of hire)
  • Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) by the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists (AANA)
  • Certified Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) by the American Heart Association
  • Certified Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
  • Current BLS
  • 2+ years of anesthesia care in an inpatient setting
  • Driver’s License and access to a reliable transportation

Compensation for this specialty generally ranges from $190,000 - $287,500. Total cash compensation includes base pay and bonus and is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience and may increase over time based on productivity and performance in the role.

We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements).

No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.

OptumCare is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

OptumCare is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.

Key Responsibilities

The CRNA will evaluate patients to develop anesthetic plans and administer appropriate dosages under the direction of an anesthesiologist. They are also responsible for coordinating care with the medical team and monitoring patient recovery throughout the surgical process.

Requirements

Candidates must be graduates of an accredited nurse anesthesia program and hold valid state RN and APRN licenses. Additionally, they must possess CRNA certification, ACLS, PALS, and BLS certifications, along with at least two years of inpatient anesthesia experience.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Anesthesia administrationPatient evaluationBasic life supportClinical documentationPatient recovery assessmentEvidence-based practice

CRNA Career Context

UnitedHealth Group holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 73/100, 1,615 active listings.

Of the 50 active Nurse Anesthesia listings this role was benchmarked against, 82% have no call, 50% require no weekends.

Nurse Anesthesia by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$190k–$288kNurse Anesthesia median $279k (middle half $250k–$313k)47 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$246k in purchasing powerTexas index 97.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Nurse Anesthesia listings in Texas104 active916 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 82% no call · 50% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedTexas CRNA listings: 29% state a sign-on bonus (median $60k) · 8% offer loan repayment132 active listings, Nov 2026
New Nurse Anesthesia listings106 in the last 30 days160 the 30 days before (−34%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Nurse Anesthesia pay trend+4.0% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
UnitedHealth Groupsilver tier, 73/100Top Employers work-life index1,615 active listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, Top Employers work-life index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Location & Logistics

Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$239k midpoint, that is roughly $10k–$17k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

Top CRNA Jobs

26 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

26 jobs · 21 employers
8
<$280k
11
$280k-320k
3
$320k-360k
1
$383k
3
$400k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

24 jobs · 21 employers
401k / retirement match
71% this job
Sign-on bonus
54%
CME allowance
50%
Relocation assistance
38%
Loan repayment
13%

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Work-life snapshot

median 3.9this job 3.0
Better work-life than 40% of Nurse Anesthesia (CRNA) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 913 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Comprehensive benefits package
Incentive and recognition programs
Equity stock purchase
401k contribution

Living in Houston

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$243k≈ 1.3× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,544/mo≈ 10% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
27 min
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.