Anesthesiologist (National Travel Team)
New York
Precision. Partnership. Purpose.
In anesthesia, every moment matters. Our teams—comprised of board-certified anesthesiologists and certified registered nurse anesthetists (CRNAs)—deliver safe, effective, and patient-centered care across a wide range of surgical specialties. We follow evidence-based protocols focused on relieving pain, accelerating recovery, and optimizing outcomes throughout the perioperative experience.
With 600+ clinicians across 35+ programs nationwide, we combine the agility of local practice with the strength of a national platform—ensuring every patient receives care that’s both personal and uncompromising.
- Job Type: Full Time
- Job Level: Experienced
- Shift: Day; Night; Swing
- Travel: Yes
Anesthesiologist (National Travel Team)
New York
Job ID:
JOB-000082
Category:
Anesthesiology
Join Our Team as an Anesthesiologist Ambassador Regional Travel Team – A Role Designed for You
At Sound, we strive to deliver “better” to our community—better care, better collaboration, and a heartfelt dedication to those we serve. Let's start a conversation if you’re seeking a role that fosters professional growth and community connection.
Team Collaboration:
- Our team members live nationwide and travel to our hospital partner sites nationwide.
- We’re an established and growing team of physician leaders.
- We work closely with our CRNA colleagues to provide the best anesthesia care possible.
- We are highly adaptable to different work environments, including varying program sizes and levels of sophistication.
- Our team has an excellent reputation as physician leaders with strong diagnostic and a calm and rational approach to problem-solving.
Qualifications:
- Candidates must be Board Certified in Anesthesiology to ensure the highest level of expertise and clinical competence.
- A minimum of 3 years of experience in anesthesiology is required for this role.
- Sound’s licensing team will assist in obtaining any necessary state licenses to work at our hospital partner locations, and we will cover the associated costs.
- Authorized to work in the United States.
Scheduling:
- We offer flexible scheduling options to promote a healthy work-life balance, allowing you to tailor your work hours to fit your lifestyle and personal commitments.
Key Responsibilities:
- National ambassadors have the dual responsibilities of directing and overseeing the anesthesiologist team’s performance and managing our hospital partner and stakeholder relationships and expectations.
- This individual will offer administrative support, drawing on their managerial and leadership skills while aligning with Sound Physician’s values personally and professionally.
Living and Working as an Ambassador:
- Sound pays for our national ambassador physicians’ airfare and lodging.
Compensation and Additional Benefits:
- Expected annual 1099 compensation ranges from $442k to $680k, depending on weeks of commitment annually.
- Travel, lodging, and meal reimbursement per organization guidelines.
Madison Prokop, Director, Clinical Recruiter | mprokop@soundphysicians.com | (205) 224-2100
Our values in action
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Uncompromising Care:
You deliver precise, patient-centered care in high-stakes moments. We support you with systems that respect your autonomy and elevate your impact—because excellence is non-negotiable.
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Collaboration:
You’re part of a relationship-based team where anesthesiologists and CRNAs work side-by-side, valuing each other’s expertise and building trust through shared decision-making.
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Accountability:
You lead with quiet confidence—owning your role, shaping perioperative strategy, and driving performance across surgical workflows.
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Ingenuity & Empathy:
You bring thoughtful solutions and calm leadership to complex cases, balancing clinical precision with genuine care for patients and colleagues.
Career Path
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Practicing
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Single-site Leadership
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Multi-site Leadership
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Practicing :
Start your journey as a practicing clinician, focused on delivering exceptional patient care while building foundational leadership skills. This stage prepares you for future opportunities to lead and influence.
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Single-site Leadership :
Step into leadership at the practice level as an Associate Medical Director or Medical Director. In these roles, you’ll guide clinical teams, collaborate with hospital partners, and ensure operational and clinical excellence at a single site.
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Multi-site Leadership :
Expand your impact by overseeing multiple practices as a System Medical Director, Regional Medical Director, or Regional Chief Medical Officer. These roles involve strategic leadership, mentoring physician leaders, and driving performance across a region.
Hear from our team
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“Putting the right people in place with the right culture and shared values has made this a place where I wake up every day, and I want to go to work.”
David Brouhard, MD
Chief Anesthesiologist -

“Sound gives me the support network and resources to make decisions that are right for my hospital and my community.”
Irving Ward, MD
Chief Anesthesiologist -

“Leadership development is built into Sound. We encourage our anesthesiologists and CRNAs to grow through programs like Emerging Leaders and our Medical Director Summit.”
Jaspreet Singh, MD
Regional Medical Director
Rewards
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Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
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Health Savings Accounts (HSA) with Match & Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
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Wellness Programs (Kaia Health, Maven, Real Appeal)
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Short & Long-Term Disability
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401K with company match
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Leadership Development Programs (e.g., LEAD)
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CME Reimbursement
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Physician Mental Health Counseling
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Continuing Education & Professional Licensing Support
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