Anesthesiologist

CHI Health St. Francis is a 150-bed, Level III Trauma Center and regional referral hub serving Central Nebraska. Our hospital offers a 16-bed open ICU with after-hours eICU support, a well-established hospitalist and intensivist program, and a wide range of engaged subspecialists—creating an excellent environment for collaborative, high-quality perioperative care.

St. Francis continues to invest in clinical excellence, with Magnet with Distinction -recognized nursing, a newly renovated Emergency Department, OR expansion in 2021 and a mission-driven culture that supports both patient care and provider well-being.

Community: Practice in a community of 50,000+, known for its safety, family-friendly atmosphere, and strong economy rooted in agriculture and manufacturing.  Grand Island is the 4th largest city in Nebraska and a retail hub for 30+ surrounding communities.

• Ranked among the Top 30 Best Cities to Live (Business Insider)
• Nebraska ranks #3 Best State to Practice Medicine and #4 Best State to Raise a Family (Wallethub)
• Excellent public and private school systems
• Regional airport with direct flights to Dallas, Las Vegas, and Mesa, AZ
• Abundant recreation: golf, hunting/fishing, trails, parks, horse racing, and family favorites like Island Oasis waterpark, Stuhr Museum, and Nebraska State Fair
• Easy access to major highways and centrally located: 90 min to Lincoln, 4 hrs to Kansas City, 6 hrs to Denver

Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) is a part of CommonSpirit®, one of the nation’s largest nonprofit, faith based health systems dedicated to advancing health care for all people.#HEC

Qualified Candidates please submit CV to 

Timaree Smith

Board Certified/Board Eligible Anesthesiologist - Grand Island: Top Hospital, New ORs, & Excellent Work-Life Balance.  New Grads & Visa Candidates Welcome!

Join a collegial and well-established Anesthesia team of 5 MDAs and 11 CRNAs.  Our low turnover reflects a strong, family-friendly environment where mentorship and mutual support are paramount.

Opportunity Highlights:

• New, integral position as we expand our services to meet community demand
• The Anesthesia team provides anesthesia services at both CHI Health St. Francis & Grand Island Ambulatory Surgery Center
• Diverse case mix: General, Orthopedic, OBGYN, Urology, ENT, Neuroscience
• Practice in new Operating Rooms (opened 2021), featuring advanced technology including a new DaVinci Xi robot.
• Robust hospital support with strong Hospitalist and Intensivist programs along with multiple subspecialty physicians.
• Academic affiliation with Creighton University School of Medicine
• Time off: 9 week + 6 holidays
• Call Requirement: 1 in 6
• Compensation Range: $484,410 - $514,410 / Year

Benefits

We understand the importance of supporting your well-being, financial security, and professional growth.  Our robust package includes: 

• Comprehensive medical/dental/vision insurance plans
• Retirement plans
• Relocation incentive
• Malpractice and tail coverage
• CME Allowance
• As a non-profit; Commonspirit is eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

• American Board Certified or Board Eligible 
• Nebraska State license required
• Nebraska DEA required