Anesthesia Careers

Chief Anesthesiologist

Pensacola, Florida

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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: Medical Director
Shift: Day; Night; Swing
Travel: No

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Job ID:

JOB-000380

Category:

Hospital Medicine

Join our Soldotna, Alaska Team as a Hospital Medicine Physician – A Role Designed for You

We believe in bringing "better" to our local community in Soldotna, Alaska —better care, better collaboration, and a deep commitment to the people we serve. If you're looking for a role that supports your professional growth and your connection to a vibrant community, we’d love to talk.

Local Team Collaboration:

Join our established, close-knit team of 8 physicians, which includes three day hospitalists and one nocturnist.
Our physicians in the group work and communicate well with each other. We value diversity and learning from one another to approach patient care with fresh perspectives.
Your voice matters here; teamwork is at the heart of what we do. We value the opinions and contributions of our team members when making changes. Our team works autonomously to make decisions efficiently.
Strong work ethic, honesty, and patient safety always come first.
We have an active local medical community with opportunities in local leadership, and we enjoy a warm and supportive relationship with the hospital administration.

Qualifications:

Medical Degree (MD or DO) from an accredited institution.
Board-certified/eligible in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine.
Active medical license or eligible to become licensed in Alaska.
We are proud to offer J1 visa sponsorship through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and Conrad 30.

Scheduling:

Flexible block scheduling, working week blocks.

Key Responsibilities:

At Central Peninsula Hospital, we practice the full breadth of adult medicine, including general medical wards, surgical consults, and an open small ICU. We have E-ICU coverage at night.
The Alaska Hospitalist Group provides medical consultation for a wide variety of surgical services.
In addition to Central Peninsula Hospital, the staffing model with The Alaska Hospitalist Group also includes hospitalist services at Providence Alaska Medical Center, St. Elias Specialty Hospital, and Mat-Su Regional Medical Center.

Living and Working in Soldotna:

Most of us at the Alaska Hospitalist Group have a passion for the beauty and adventure that Alaska has to offer, including photography, fishing, mountain biking, skiing, boating, and aviation. We spend time with our families and in the outdoors during our time off, while the flexible schedule permits coverage for one another when we are out.
The City of Soldotna is situated along the banks of the Kenai River, approximately 10 miles inland from the shores of Cook Inlet. Soldotna is at the heart of the Central Peninsula area, near the communities of Kalifornsky Beach, Kenai, Kasilof, Clam Gulch, Nikiski, Anchor Point, Funny River, and Sterling. Within driving distance are the cities of Homer, Seward, and Anchorage. Soldotna’s location offers residents and visitors beautiful nature — from world-record salmon in the Kenai River to wild caribou herds, to migratory waterfowl on the Kenai River Flats and in the Kenai National Wildlife Refuge. The Refuge is made up of two million acres of untouched wilderness, dedicated in 1941 by President Roosevelt.

Benefits:

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life, and AD&D insurance, long- and short-term disability coverage.
401k with matching contributions.
Paid medical malpractice and tail coverage.
Annual CME allowance.

Jill Herrera, Clinical Recruiter | jherrera@soundphysicians.com | (612) 463-8395

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Our values in action

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.
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.
Accountability:

You lead with quiet confidence—owning your role, shaping perioperative strategy, and driving performance across surgical workflows.
Ingenuity & Empathy:

You bring thoughtful solutions and calm leadership to complex cases, balancing clinical precision with genuine care for patients and colleagues.

Career Path

Practicing
Single-site Leadership
Multi-site Leadership

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.
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.
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

“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