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Critical Care Anesthesiologist - Full-Time | $625k | St. Joseph's Medical Center - Stockton, CA

Critical Care Medicine Above average in Critical Care MedicineFull-Time

Listed compensation

$625K

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Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
Includes call
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 1mo ago · Verified live

Job Description

Overview

  • Somnia Anesthesia | Sacramento Area | Dynamic case mix | Leading comp | Region's top-rated hospital
  • St. Joseph’s Medical Center – Critical Care Anesthesiologist

Join a collaborative academic anesthesia team as a board-certified/board-eligible Critical Care Anesthesiologist with fellowship training in Critical Care Medicine, practicing in a high-acuity, innovative teaching environment.

Enjoy a balanced clinical practice providing 12 weeks of critical care medicine and 30 weeks of general anesthesia, caring for complex patients while working alongside a multidisciplinary team.

Shape the next generation of physicians by teaching and mentoring fellows, residents, and other learners in both the clinical and academic settings while delivering exceptional patient care.

Overview

  • Compensation:
  • $625,000 annually for full-time services; includes ICU and Anesthesia compensation
  • Up to $3,000 annually for CME
  • 10 weeks paid time off
  • $50,000 commencement bonus
  • Relocation assistance/allowance available up to *$10,000 for out-of-state or out-of-area candidates

* Receipts required

Benefits

  • Health | Dental | Vision | Life | Disability
  • 401(k) | Flexible spending accounts
  • Medical professional liability insurance (W2 only)
  • Paid time off | CME

Questions? Let’s Talk.

  • Jennifer Hawes, Recruiter
  • Call/Text: 734-635-0818

jhawes@somniainc.com

Confidential conversations are always welcome

Practice Environment

The Anesthesiology department is diverse, consisting of 14 physicians, over 30 independent-practice CRNAs, and 24 Residents (8-10 daily on site) providing services for up to 19 anesthetizing locations daily, including acute care ORs, cardiac ORs, obstetrics, GI/endo, cath lab, interventional radiology, and a hospital ambulatory surgery center.

The annual anesthesia case volume is approximately 14,300 cases, consisting of ~9,000 surgical cases, 800 cardiac cases, and 2,000 out-of-OR cases in GI, EP lab/Cath Lab, and interventional radiology.

OB services with 3,000 births annually

Critical Care Medicine Team provides coverage for 4 ICUs (SICU, MICU, RICU, CCU) with a total of 40 ICU beds – Coverage is divided between ICU teams.

Responsibilities

  • Provide 30 weeks of Main OR anesthesia services
  • Resident supervision in OR and non-OR cases, occasionally sit your own cases, no CRNA supervision.
  • Provide 12 weeks of Critical Care Medicine

Provide service for 4 ICUs (SICU-open, MICU-closed, RICU, CCU) with a total of 40 ICU beds – Coverage is divided between ICU teams.

  • Shift Coverage -typically 7 days of 12-hour days or 12-hour nights.
  • Fellow and resident supervision in the ICU setting

Qualifications

  • MD/DO Anesthesiologist with Critical Care Fellowship
  • BC/BE
  • Active state license
  • ACLS
  • DEA

Physicians in the process of completing their Critical Care Fellowship are welcome to apply. We offer a variety of engagement options tailored to fit different professional preferences and project needs. Whether you're looking for a more structured employment arrangement or greater flexibility and independence, we have opportunities that align with your goals.

Hospital Profile

St. Joseph's Medical Center in Stockton, CA, is a 355-bed hospital and part of the CommonSpirit Hospital System. St. Joseph’s is the largest hospital in San Joaquin County and is considered the 10th busiest cardiothoracic department in California. The Anesthesia Residency program started in July 2021. Residency subspecialty training currently available at St. Joseph’s includes cardiac, obstetrics, critical care, acute and chronic pain, and pediatrics.

New Hospital being built in the next 2-3 years

Awards and Recognitions

Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (Healthgrades): Recognized for being in the top 10% of U. S. hospitals for patient safety

America’s 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (Healthgrades): Ranked in the top 5% nationally for clinical quality

Critical Care Excellence Award™ (Healthgrades): Superior outcomes in treating pulmonary embolism, sepsis, and diabetic emergencies

Seven Specialty Care Honors (Healthgrades): Including two Specialty Excellence Awards placing the hospital in the top 10% nationally

U. S. News & World Report Recognition: Named a 2024-2025 Best Hospital and High Performing in eleven specialties

Location Highlights

St. Joseph’s is centrally and conveniently located, only 50 minutes from Sacramento, only 90 minutes from San Francisco and Yosemite National Park, and only a few hours away from Lake Tahoe.

The St. Joseph's Medical staff tend to reside in the nearby communities of Stockton (Brookside) and the surrounding communities of Lodi, Elk Grove, Manteca, and Tracy. Reverse Commute from San Fran, Berkeley and more!

About Somnia Anesthesia

Since 1996, Somnia has had a singular focus on anesthesia–investing in clinician professional development so patients can get the best care possible.

Refer a Colleague and Be Rewarded

Know someone who would be a great fit? Recommend a colleague and earn a referral bonus of up to $5,000 if they are *hired.

*Terms and conditions apply.

Somnia does not discriminate against any person based on race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information (including family medical history), veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition, or any other basis protected by law. Somnia is committed to complying with all applicable national, state, and local laws on nondiscrimination and equal opportunity.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
5+ years of experience

Certifications

DEA LicenseBoard Certification

Key Skills

Fellow MentoringICU ManagementClinical TeachingCardiac AnesthesiaObstetrics Anesthesia

Critical Care Medicine — Physician Career Context

Of the 40 active Physician listings this role was benchmarked against, 8% are remote, 80% have no call, 43% require no weekends.

Physician pay on WeekdayDoc is up 11.3% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$625k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $565k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Work-life snapshot

2.6/ 10
Listing-based score

Above average in Critical Care Medicine

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Living in Stockton

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$412k
Typical market rent
$2,010/mo
Residents’ average commute
32 min
State income tax
Up to 13.3%
Sources & methodology

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

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.