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Chief Nurse Anesthetist

CRNAFull-Time MD-Supervised State
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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

BLSACLS

Key Skills

Clinical leadershipOperational managementAnesthesia practiceStaffing modelsQuality improvementPatient safetyRegulatory complianceBudget planningPersonnel managementStrategic planningConflict resolutionMentorshipEvidence-based practiceCredentialingInterdisciplinary collaboration

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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401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
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Loan repayment
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Relocation assistance
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About UT Southwestern Medical Center

Higher Education
Dallas, Texas
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Healthcare
PTO
Paid Holidays
On-site Childcare
Merit Increases