W‑2 full-time

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This full-time Assistant Chief CRNA role at Norton Downtown in Louisville, Kentucky, is offered through NorthStar Anesthesia. The position supports clinical leadership and day-to-day anesthesia operations while the holder keeps an active clinical practice.

The Assistant Chief CRNA works alongside the Chief CRNA and anesthesia leadership to guide the CRNA team, mentor colleagues, and help coordinate staffing. Responsibilities also include promoting clinical quality, patient safety, and provider accountability, as well as encouraging teamwork, open communication, and engagement among providers. The role involves working with hospital and NorthStar leaders to resolve operational problems and assisting with recruitment, candidate site visits, and onboarding.

Cases span a broad surgical mix that includes general anesthesia, cardiac, and obstetric procedures, and the position carries associated call duties.

Compensation includes a base salary of $227,000, an acuity incentive of $13,000, a quality incentive of $6,000, and a $6,000 Assistant Chief stipend. Benefits include 8 weeks of paid time off.