Anesthesiologist opening with a growing group practice in New Bern, NC, supporting 350-bed CarolinaEast Medical Center
Description
CarolinaEast Medical Center, located in New Bern, NC, is an acute care hospital dedicated to meeting the community’s needs with high-level healthcare and up-to-date technology. The organization first began serving the coastal Carolina region in 1962. Dedicated to progress, the facility has since grown into a 350-bed hospital that now treats 390,000 cases annually while maintaining its strong tradition of a caring, personal approach.
Awards
- Received the award for outstanding patient experience and was ranked in the top 15% nationwide by Healthgrades
Case Assignments
General anesthesia; neurosurgery; cardiac; orthopedic; vascular; obstetric; gynecologic; and ear, nose, and throat
Shifts
Associated call is required but can be taken from home.
About Us
North American Partners in Anesthesia (NAPA) has evolved through more than 30 years to become a leader in anesthesia and perioperative services. Single specialty and clinician led, we remain committed to our mission of delivering exceptional patient experiences, every day. At NAPA, we cultivate leaders, promote work-life balance, and celebrate diversity. We know your success promotes our success, and we give you the tools and programs to achieve your goals. With flexibility, a collegial and collaborative environment, a wide range of market-leading benefits, and career opportunities from coast-to-coast, your future is waiting at NAPA.
North American Partners in Anesthesia is an equal opportunity employer.
Team
Leadership
Kevin M. Smith, CRNA, MSN, APRN–Advanced Practice Anesthesia Director for Mid-South Region
Prior to joining NAPA, Kevin M. Smith worked for American Anesthesiology as the Vice President of Advanced Practice Anesthesia, where he was responsible for leadership development, market strategy, and operations management. He received his BSN from the University of Memphis and his MSN from Arkansas State University. Smith is currently working on an MBA from Auburn University. His professional affiliations include the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists and the Tennessee Association of Nurse Anesthetists. When not at work, he enjoys hiking, playing music, and cooking.
Advanced Practice Anesthesia (APA) leaders are unique to NAPA. As an integral part of our regional infrastructure, APA leaders are Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists who foster stability and collaboration among local facilities and teams throughout our organization. As an APA leader, Smith supports the Mid-South Region. Like other APA leader colleagues, he is a voice for local clinicians, along with being a leader who hears, understands, and values those on our clinical team.
Team Highlights
Ten anesthesiologists work as part of a care team model. Our care team model means that we focus on giving everyone a voice, while supporting, respecting, and helping them to deliver care excellence.
Requirements
Responsibilities
- Assist in the directing and coordinating of activities in the Anesthesia Department
- Responsible for the medical management of patients who are rendered unconscious and/or insensible to pain and emotional stress during surgery and other medical procedures
- Pre-anesthesia assessment
- Obtains and/or verifies patient consent
- Discuss anesthetic options and risks with the patient
- Induction, maintenance, and emergence from anesthesia
- Monitoring of the patient's physiological condition
- Performance of clinical intervention as needed
Requirements
- M.D./D.O. Degree from an accredited College of Medicine
- ECFMG and FLEX
- Completion of approved residency in anesthesia
- Currently licensed as a physician
Lifestyle
New Bern, NC:
The riverfront town of New Bern is a scenic destination spot for outdoor recreation, with fishing, boating, walking and hiking trails, parks, and nature preserves. The historic downtown area features a lively scene with art galleries, specialty shops, cafes, restaurants, and breweries.
- Area Attractions:
- North Carolina History Center at Tryon Palace
- Lawson Creek Park
- New Bern Historical Society Civil War Battlefield Park
- Birthplace of Pepsi Store
- New Bern Firemen’s Museum
- Colleges and Schools:
- Pamlico Community College, Craven Community College, East Carolina University
- Sweetwater Montessori, Creekside Elementary School, New Bern High School, H.J. MacDonald Middle School, Saint Paul Catholic School, New Bern Christian Academy
Total Rewards
- Salary: $475K
- Sign-on bonus incentives: $50K
- Loan repayment or training assistance program options available
- Generous paid time off
- Generous benefits package, including:
- Health, life, vision, dental, disability, and AD&D insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts/Health Savings Accounts
- 401(k)
- Fully paid malpractice insurance coverage
- Leadership and professional development opportunities
North American Partners in Anesthesia (NAPA) has evolved through more than 30 years to become a leader in anesthesia and perioperative services. Single specialty and clinician led, we remain committed to our mission of delivering exceptional patient experiences, every day. At NAPA, we cultivate leaders, promote work-life balance, and celebrate diversity. We know your success promotes our success, and we give you the tools and programs to achieve your goals. With flexibility, a collegial and collaborative environment, a wide range of market-leading benefits, and career opportunities from coast-to-coast, your future is waiting at NAPA.
North American Partners in Anesthesia is an equal opportunity employer.
