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Chief Nurse Anesthetist
About the Role
Executive CRNA leadership role, 80% admin/20% clinical. Dallas, TX.
Join UT Southwestern Medical Center as a Chief Nurse Anesthetist – Administrative Leadership in Dallas, Texas, United States. WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN? With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion.
Benefits & Compensation
- Healthcare
- PTO
- Paid Holidays
- On-site Childcare
- Merit Increases
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
Apply to join UT Southwestern Medical Center as a Chief Nurse Anesthetist – Administrative Leadership.
Key Responsibilities
The Chief CRNA provides executive-level clinical, operational, and administrative leadership for the CRNA and Anesthesia Technician practice. This role balances 80% administrative duties with 20% clinical practice to ensure safe, high-quality, and efficient anesthesia care.
Requirements
Candidates must have a minimum of 5 years of clinical CRNA experience and 5 years in progressive leadership or administrative roles. A master's degree is required, with a doctoral degree preferred, alongside current Texas RN and CRNA licensure.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Anesthesiology — CRNA Career Context
In Texas, CRNA listings on WeekdayDoc pay a median of ~$276k across 57 listings, vs ~$275k nationally (603 listings).
Texas's cost-of-living index is 93.0 (US average = 100) — Texas ranks #2 of 50 for clinician purchasing power. 57.7% of Texas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
CRNA pay on WeekdayDoc is down 7.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
Location & Logistics
Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
Position Insights
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