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Long Beach, California

Cardiac Anesthesiologist - Full-Time | $577,500 | 1–2 Calls per Week with Post-Call Off | St. Mary Medical Center - Long Beach, CA

Anesthesiology Above average in AnesthesiologyNo callFull-Time

Listed compensation

up to $82,125

Listing transparency3 of 6 stated

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Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
No call
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

Overview

Somnia Anesthesia | Beautiful coastal location | Collaborative Team | Competitive pay & benefits - $577,500 base salary!

Cardiac Anesthesiologist needed in Long Beach, CA to join our team! Competitive salary and benefits package! New graduates welcome!

Compensation and Benefits

  • $577,500 Base Salary
  • Additional earning for Cardiac call $450/Day (up to $82,125 annually)
  • Health | Dental | Vision | Life | Disability
  • 401(k) | Flexible spending accounts
  • Medical professional liability insurance

Practice Environment

10 ORs + 2 OBs | 427 beds | L2 6 OR plus 1 OB Trauma | Starts 7 am to 5 pm and/or 7 am to 7 pm

Average 7,388 cases + 1,055 births annually | general, ortho, urology, | 50 heart cases per year, heads, trauma, neuro, peds | + OB (100 deliveries a month)

Typical day when not on call runs 7 am to 5 pm, call 1x or 2x a week/post call off; Backup call – response call within 30 minutes

Qualifications

  • Active state license | DEA | State CDS
  • Board certified required

ACLS | PALS | BLS

To learn more about this opportunity, please text or call Katie Bezler, Clinical Recruiter, at (914) 629-8006 or email at kbezler@somniainc.com

  • Hospital Profile
  • St. Mary Medical Center

St Mary Medical Center (SMMC) – Long Beach, CA – is part of the Dignity Health System serving Southern California located between LA and Orange County. SMMC is a Level II trauma center and recognized leader in excellence, innovation, and community services. The facility provides a full complement of services and clinicians get exposure to a wide variety of cases. It is one of less-than 450 hospitals designated as Baby Friendly® and received a Critical Care Excellence Award™ (2021 and 2022) by Healthgrades.

Location Highlights

Long Beach offers a vibrant blend of coastal beauty, economic opportunity, and cultural diversity, making it an ideal place to live, work, and visit. With its thriving waterfront, strong business ecosystem, and rich arts scene, the city provides a unique Southern California experience.

  • Key Value Propositions
  • Prime Coastal Location – Beautiful beaches, bustling harbor, and easy access to Los Angeles.
  • Business & Innovation Hub – Home to major industries, including aerospace, healthcare, and trade.
  • Cultural & Entertainment Scene – Museums, live music, and festivals celebrate diverse influences.
  • Outdoor & Recreational Activities – Parks, biking trails, and water sports for an active lifestyle.

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.

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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.

Key Responsibilities

Provide anesthesia services for a variety of cases including cardiac, trauma, neuro, and pediatric patients. Manage surgical anesthesia in a Level II trauma center environment with associated on-call responsibilities.

Certifications

DEA LicenseBoard Certification

Key Skills

Cardiac AnesthesiaTrauma CareObstetric AnesthesiaNeuro AnesthesiaPediatric AnesthesiaGeneral AnesthesiaOrthopedic AnesthesiaUrological Anesthesia

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Cardiac Anesthesiologist - Full-Time | $577,500 | 1–2 Calls per Week with Post-Call Off | St. Mary Medical Center - Long Beach, CA at Somnia a 6.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Anesthesiology — ranked against 680 active Anesthesiology listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.

Anesthesiology — Physician Career Context

Of the 40 active Anesthesiology listings this role was benchmarked against, 5% are remote, 85% have no call, 65% require no weekends.

Anesthesiology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 5.3% 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 ~$619k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $559k 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

6.1/ 10
Listing-based score

Above average in Anesthesiology

  • No call

Living in Long Beach

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$961k
Typical market rent
$2,422/mo
Residents’ average commute
30 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
113.6
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.

BEA 2024 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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