Anesthesiologist Critical Care

As our Anesthesiologist, you will join a collegial and growing anesthesia team serving CHI Health Good Samaritan and Heartland Surgery Center in Kearney, Nebraska. This growth-driven opportunity is ideal for experienced physicians, new graduates, and visa candidates seeking a supportive, mentorship-focused environment with a strong family-oriented culture. You'll practice alongside an established team of five anesthesiologists in collaboration with an independent CRNA group at a regional referral center with academic affiliation through Creighton University School of Medicine.

Every day you will provide anesthesia care across a diverse range of surgical specialties, including general surgery, orthopedics, obstetrics and gynecology, urology, ENT, neuroscience, and optional cardiothoracic cases. You'll care for patients at a Level II Trauma Center supported by internal flight and EMS services while working alongside strong hospitalist, intensivist, and subspecialty physician teams. The practice utilizes the EPIC electronic medical record system to support coordinated, high-quality patient care.

To be successful in this role, you will be board certified or board eligible Anesthesiologist who values collaboration, clinical excellence, and patient-centered care. Whether you are an experienced physician or just beginning your career, you'll thrive in a team-oriented environment that emphasizes mentorship, professional growth, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact as the program continues to expand.

We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package designed to support your well-being, financial security, and professional growth. Benefits include comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, retirement plans, relocation assistance, malpractice insurance with tail coverage, a generous CME allowance, and 40 days of paid time off plus 6 paid holidays. As a nonprofit health system, CommonSpirit Health also qualifies as an eligible employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program, providing an additional opportunity to reduce educational debt.

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

CHI Health Good Samaritan is a 200-bed, Level II Trauma Center and regional referral hub serving central and western Nebraska. As a tertiary care facility, Good Samaritan offers a broad range of specialty services and a highly collaborative medical staff dedicated to delivering exceptional patient-centered care.  The hospital features a 24-bed open ICU with intensivist support, a strong hospitalist program and engaged subspecialists across cardiology, thoracic and vascular surgery, orthopedics, neurosurgery, and women’s services. Hospital-based medical transport services at Good Samaritan include AirCare–the state’s longest operating air medical provider, as well as ground 911 and long-distance ambulance services. Physicians benefit from advanced surgical capabilities, interventional cardiology, comprehensive diagnostic and imaging services, and a team-based culture that promotes clinical excellence and collegiality.

Through its academic partnerships with Creighton University School of Medicine and the University of Nebraska Medical Center, providers have opportunities to engage in medical education and teaching. In addition, the upcoming UNMC Rural Health Education Building on the campus of University of Nebraska at Kearney further strengthens Kearney’s role as a growing hub for rural medical education and training — offering physicians meaningful academic involvement while practicing in a community-based setting. 

Good Samaritan continues to invest in technology, service line growth, and provider engagement — creating an environment where physicians can practice at the top of their license while enjoying long-term professional satisfaction.

Community: Practice in a community of 34,000+, known for its safety, strong economy, and exceptional quality of life for all ages alike.  Kearney serves as a regional medical, educational, and retail hub for central Nebraska.  Home to University of Nebraska at Kearney, the community offers Division II athletics, cultural events, and a dynamic energy that enhances the local lifestyle.

• Ranked among the Best Places to Live in Nebraska
• 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 Denver and Chicago
• Abundant recreation: golf, hiking/biking trails, fishing, hunting, youth sports, and local attractions including the Great Platte River Road Archway Monument, Museums of Nebraska Art, and a Historic downtown
• Centrally located along Interstate 80
• 2 hours to Lincoln
• 2.5 hours to Omaha
• 5 hours to Denver or Kansas City

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