Regional CRNA Director
Pensacola, Florida
Precision. Partnership. Purpose.
In anesthesia, every moment matters and every role is essential. Our CRNAs deliver safe, effective, and patient-centered care across a wide range of surgical specialties. Working in close collaboration with anesthesiologists, you bring clinical expertise, calm leadership, and compassionate care to every phase of 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 is both personal and uncompromising.
- Job Type: Full Time
- Job Level: Experienced; Medical Director; Senior Leadership
- Shift: Day; Swing
- Travel: Yes
Regional CRNA Director
Pensacola, Florida
Job ID:
JOB-001050
Category:
Anesthesiology
Lead the Future of Anesthesia Care Across the Florida Panhandle as a Regional CRNA Director
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.
Local Team Collaboration:
- Under the direction of the Associate Chief Anesthetist Officer (ACAO) and in partnership with the Regional Medical Director (RMD), the Regional CRNA Director helps advance the strategic priorities of Sound Anesthesia’s new and existing programs.
- This leader partners with clinical and operational teams to support practice growth, guide new site implementations, and develop Anesthesia Improvement Plans (AIPs) that strengthen care delivery, clinical performance, and team collaboration across partner facilities.
Qualifications:
- Must have a Graduate Degree in Nurse Anesthesia (CRNA) from an accredited program.
- Must be a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) through the National Board of Certification and Recertification for Nurse Anesthetists (NBCRNA).
- Must possess a valid and active registered nursing license and an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) license in the applicable state(s).
- Minimum 3 years of experience as a Chief CRNA or similar high-level clinical leadership position within an anesthesia department or a similar clinical environment.
- Must be actively practicing clinical anesthesia to maintain your clinical skills, stay updated with advancements in the field, and understand the practical challenges of providing anesthesia care.
- Must have impressive leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
- Excellent clinician with strong planning, diagnostic, and crisis management skills.
- Knowledge of organizational policies, procedures, systems, and objectives.
- Ability to use various computer systems and applications.
- Ability to develop and maintain effective relationships with medical and administrative staff.
Scheduling:
- On average, a 40-hour work week clinically.
- Administrative duties separate from clinical.
Key Responsibilities:
- Responsible for supervising the chief CRNAs to ensure that each program is implemented and continuously improved upon.
- Deliver orientation presentation to new team members, train and develop site clinical leadership and staff to ensure adoption of Sound and Sound Anesthesia culture, protocols, best practices, and group norms at new and existing sites.
- Provide clinical anesthesia in facilities requiring additional staff to meet contracted points of service.
- Under the direction of the ACAO/RMD/Regional Director of Operations (RDO), assume a clinical leadership role as necessary in unstable contracts with the goals of stabilization of the contract and anesthesia team improvement.
- Collaborate with the ACAO/RMD/RDO to develop and implement the anesthesia improvement planning, coordinating with C-suite hospital leadership, director-level hospital leadership, and Sound Anesthesia leadership.
- Collaborate with the ACAO/RMD/RDO to provide clinical and leadership management throughout an implementation or improvement plan, with frequent, cadenced communication with key stakeholders.
- Collaborate with the ACAO/RMD/RDO to facilitate completion of site implementation planning.
- Possess knowledge of facility budgets and contracted POS for new facilities and unstable facilities requiring intervention.
- Collaborates with Sound Anesthesia operational and clinical leadership in budgetary management.
- Ensures chief CRNAs are equipped/trained in schedule development to cover contracted points-of-service within budget parameters.
- Partner with the chief CRNA in reviewing CRNA overtime/additional compensation against points-of-service and variance requests.
- Collaborates with the credentialing and revenue department to ensure compliance with provider enrollment requirements, billing compliance, and information request management.
Living and Working Locally:
- Candidate must reside in or relocate to Pensacola, FL.
- This position covers Sound Anesthesia programs in the Florida Panhandle.
Rewards and Compensation:
- Strong clinical salary plus leadership stipend.
- All travel is covered.
- MedMal and licenses paid for by Sound.
- Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, 401k with matching contributions, 8 weeks of scheduled time off, paid malpractice, including tail coverage, and CME reimbursement.
Madison Prokop, Director, Clinical Recruiting | 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 are part of a relationship-based team where CRNAs and anesthesiologists 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 in the OR, contributing to 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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New Graduate or Transitioning CRNA
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Practicing CRNA
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Single-Site Leadership
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Multi-Site Leadership
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Specialty Leadership
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New Graduate or Transitioning CRNA :
Start your career with structured onboarding tailored to your experience. Build essential skills with expert support and explore areas like acute pain, obstetrics, cardiac, or pediatrics. Where there is interest, there is opportunity.
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Practicing CRNA :
Expand your expertise while delivering safe, compassionate care. Engage in quality initiatives, join committees, and strengthen leadership skills within our full-scope practice model.
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Single-Site Leadership :
Lead as an Assistant Chief or Chief CRNA. Guide teams, foster accountability, and collaborate with physicians and hospital leaders to advance clinical excellence.
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Multi-Site Leadership :
Influence across multiple practices as a Regional CRNA Director. Drive team integration, recruitment, and culture while modeling strong clinical and operational partnerships.
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Specialty Leadership :
Deepen expertise in areas like Acute Pain, Obstetrics, Pediatrics, or CRNA Student Engagement. Shape standards, advance education, and elevate care delivery across the organization.
Hear from our team
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“Sound is the practice of choice for CRNAs because we offer them an environment where they feel respected and we allow them to practice at the top of their license.”
Noele Morse, DNP, MS, CRNA, CENP, NEA-BC
Chief Anesthetist Officer -

“We have a heart for learning, but we also have a heart for teaching. If we’re going to feed into others, we have to feed ourselves first. We don’t just learn from people above us — we learn from the people we work with.”
Scott O’Brien, CRNA
Chief CRNA -

“By fostering collaboration with the healthcare team while prioritizing patient comfort and safety, I strive to create a positive environment where both patients and colleagues can thrive”
Lex Caprio, MS, APRN, CRNA
Chief CRNA
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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Mental Health Counseling
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Continuing Education & Professional Licensing Support
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