Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)

Anesthesiology opening in Helena, MT - Visa Eligible Full-time; PermanentHospital-Employed (W-2)H1/J1 Visa Assistance

Overview: Seeking one Board Certified Anesthesiologist to join a well-established employed group. Practice at a busy community hospital. 7 ORs and 3 Endoscopy Suites. Group includes 10 Anesthesiologists and 4 CRNAs. MD/CRNA model - majority of cases are solo MD cases. All scheduling handled internally by the anesthesiology team. Evenly divided call. No partnership track (hospital employed).

Call Schedule: First call: Every 10th night. Post-call day off: Always. Second call: Varies. OB epidurals managed and performed by MDs. Call divided evenly among physicians.

Common Case Types: Obstetric anesthesia - usually. Pediatric anesthesia - usually. Trauma anesthesia - usually. Orthopedic anesthesia - always. Outpatient surgery - always. Regional anesthesia - usually. Thoracic anesthesia - sometimes. Neuroanesthesia - sometimes. Major vascular - rarely. CRNAs medically directed for operative cases - always. Labor epidurals under medical direction - rarely.

Compensation & Benefits: Salary range: $370,000 - $525,000. W-2 hospital employment. Transparent compensation model. Salary + additional income components. Sign-on bonus - negotiable (2-year commitment). 8 weeks paid vacation. Malpractice coverage: $1M / $3M. Interview expenses paid. Strong benefits package. Located in a Medically Underserved Area (MUA). New graduates welcome.

Requirements: Board Certified in Anesthesiology. Active or eligible for Montana medical license. Current ACLS. Current PALS. Board recertification required every 10 years.

Facility Highlights: 51-100 licensed beds. 600+ OB deliveries annually. Single-hospital practice. No residency or CRNA training program. Community population: 20,000-50,000. Catchment area: 50,000-150,000.