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CRNA 8.0 Work-LifeNo callNo weekendsNo nightsFull-Time MD-Supervised State

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Employment & setting
Full-Time · on_site
Call expectations
No call
Weekends
No weekends
Posted 1mo ago · Verified live

Job Description

CRNA Opportunity

Gastrointestinal Associates | Columbia, Missouri

Advanced Independent Practice Powered by GI Alliance

Discover the benefits of practicing with Gastrointestinal Associates, a premier gastroenterology practice in Columbia, Missouri, and a proud member of GI Alliance (GIA), the nation's largest physician-led and physician-owned gastroenterology network.

Through the strength of GI Alliance, our providers enjoy the advantages of a successful private practice supported by world-class operational resources, innovative clinical programs, and a physician-first culture. This partnership allows clinicians to focus on delivering exceptional patient care while enjoying professional autonomy and work-life balance.

Position Overview

Gastrointestinal Associates is seeking a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) to join our thriving outpatient endoscopy center. This is an outstanding opportunity for a CRNA who values independence, efficiency, and a predictable schedule in a modern ambulatory setting.

You'll work alongside a highly experienced team of physicians and clinical professionals, providing high-quality anesthesia care in a collaborative, patient-centered environment.

Position Highlights

  • Competitive compensation package
  • Flexible scheduling options
  • No call responsibilities
  • No nights, weekends, or holidays
  • Excellent staffing support and coverage
  • Generous time-off flexibility
  • Autonomous practice environment
  • Established, physician-led organization
  • Outstanding quality of life in a vibrant college town

Responsibilities

  • Provide safe, efficient anesthesia care for outpatient GI procedures
  • Perform pre-anesthesia evaluations and patient assessments
  • Manage all aspects of airway management and anesthesia administration
  • Monitor patients throughout procedures and respond appropriately to changes in clinical status
  • Manage emergence and recovery, including medication and fluid administration
  • Collaborate with physicians, nursing staff, and support teams to ensure exceptional patient care
  • Maintain compliance with established clinical, regulatory, and safety standards

What We Offer

  • Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
  • Stable, well-established practice with a strong reputation in the community
  • Supportive and collaborative team culture
  • Professional autonomy within a respected physician-led organization
  • Opportunity to practice at the top of your license
  • Exceptional work-life balance
  • Why Columbia, Missouri?

Known locally as "CoMo," Columbia offers the perfect blend of career opportunity, cultural vibrancy, and outdoor adventure. Home to the University of Missouri, Columbia combines the energy of a major university community with the charm and affordability of a welcoming Midwestern city.

  • Enjoy the Columbia Lifestyle
  • Big College Town Energy
  • Home of Mizzou and SEC athletics
  • Diverse, educated, and growing community
  • Year-round cultural and sporting events

A Vibrant Downtown

  • Walkable entertainment district featuring locally owned shops, restaurants, breweries, and live music venues
  • Thriving arts and culinary scene

Nationally Recognized Culture

  • Host city of the acclaimed True/False Film Fest, one of the world's premier documentary film festivals
  • A strong commitment to arts, education, and innovation
  • Outdoor Recreation
  • Miles of scenic trails, parks, and conservation areas
  • Easy access to hiking, biking, fishing, and kayaking
  • Beautiful natural surroundings with a low cost of living

Whether you're looking for a rewarding professional opportunity, a family-friendly community, or a better work-life balance, Columbia offers an exceptional place to build your career and enjoy life outside of work.

Join Gastrointestinal Associates and experience the advantages of independent practice backed by the strength of GI Alliance.

Patients Come First.

Every decision we make is anchored in strengthening patient care. Our physicians lead with a commitment to quality, access, and outcomes, and our shared infrastructure ensures they have the tools, data, and support to continually elevate care in every community we serve.

A Physician-Led Organization at Every Level.

Our model is built on physician leadership. Through our Physician Executive Committee, Regional Clinical Governance Boards, and Local Head Physicians, clinical decision-making remains with those who deliver care. This physician-led structure, supported by national-scale resources, preserves autonomy while strengthening specialty excellence.

True Partnership That Enables Physicians to Focus on Patients.

Instead of a traditional management model, we operate as a Management Services Organization (MSO). Our national infrastructure, which includes analytics, technology, revenue cycle, compliance, and operational support, reduces administrative burden so physicians can devote their time and expertise to patients. We enable, we support, and we align. We do not manage.

Outcomes Matter.

Our leadership is driven by the measurable value we deliver to physicians, practices, and patients. Our partnership-first approach, combined with data insights and operational strength, has fueled significant clinical, operational, and practice growth. As more top-tier physicians join our specialty-led ecosystem, we continue to expand access and raise the standard of specialty-care nationwide.

Interested in Learning More?

We are just a click away. No pressure. Just information and a partnership built for physicians who want to lead the future of specialty care.

Be empowered to make your best next career move!

The Specialty Alliance is a physician-led Management Services Organization (MSO) that supports leading specialty practices with national-scale infrastructure, data, and resources. Our partnership model preserves clinical autonomy while enabling responsible growth and high-quality specialty care nationwide. To learn more about The Specialty Alliance, visit www.thespecialtyalliance.com.

  • The Specialty Alliance Corporate Headquarters, 550 Reserve St., Suite 550, Southlake, TX 76092, USA
  • The Specialty Alliance | GI Alliance | Urology Alliance

Requirements

Candidates must be a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) capable of working in an autonomous, physician-led environment. The role requires strong clinical skills in anesthesia and a commitment to maintaining high safety and regulatory standards.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Pre-anesthesia evaluationPatient assessmentClinical monitoringMedication administrationRegulatory compliance

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates CRNA, Columbia, MO at CRNA Opportunity Gastrointestinal Associates a 8.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 10% in Nurse Anesthesia (CRNA) — ranked against 939 active Nurse Anesthesia (CRNA) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements, no night shifts.

CRNA Career Context

Of the 50 active CRNA listings this role was benchmarked against, 82% have no call, 58% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Missouri is 90.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 60.1% of Missouri clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks26 jobs · 22 employers

401k / retirement match
85%
CME allowance
69%
Sign-on bonus
65%
Loan repayment
27%
Relocation assistance
8%

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Work-life snapshot

8.0/ 10
Listing-based score

Top 10% in Nurse Anesthesia (CRNA)

  • No call
  • No weekends
  • No nights
  • On-site

Living in Columbia

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$290k
Typical market rent
$1,444/mo
Residents’ average commute
16 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
89.4
State income tax
Up to 5.3%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Columbia, MO metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About CRNA Opportunity Gastrointestinal Associates

Medical Practices
Southlake, Texas
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive compensation
Flexible scheduling
No call
No nights, weekends, or holidays
Excellent staffing support
Generous time-off flexibility
Autonomous practice environment
Physician-led organization