Anesthesiologist

Job Summary and Responsibilities

Anesthesiologist Opportunity – Redding, California $750,000 – $1,000,000/Year | Up to $150,000 Sign-On Bonus | 6–8 Weeks VacationLooking for high-acuity, rewarding clinical work without sacrificing your lifestyle or sitting in big-city traffic? Come build your career in Redding, California—the jewel of the North State and one of the West Coast’s premier outdoor recreation hubs.At Mercy Medical Center Redding, you get the best of both worlds: the clinical variety of a busy Level II Trauma Center, the autonomy of an independent, democratic practice, and 6–8 weeks of vacation to explore millions of acres of surrounding mountains, lakes, and rivers. Interested? Let’s connect directly (No recruiters, daytime hours please): 

Job Requirements

Why You’ll Love Practicing Here

• Top-Tier Compensation: $750K–$1M annual productivity-based earning potential (new graduates routinely earn above the mean!).
• Up to $150K Sign-On Bonus: Generous commencement package for qualified candidates.
• True Day-1 Partnership: Join a 100% physician-owned, democratic group where new graduates are treated as complete equals to founding partners—with immediate profit-sharing and K-1 tax advantages.
• Unmatched Work-Life Balance: Enjoy 6–8 weeks of vacation and flexible scheduling designed so you can actually enjoy where you live.
• Own-Case Autonomy & Variety: Perform your own cases with a strong clinical mix across general, trauma, OB, neuro, and outpatient surgery centers.
• Seamless Colleague Support: Work alongside Vituity-staffed Emergency Medicine and Hospitalist teams for truly integrated patient care, plus a supportive anesthesia group committed to mentorship.
• Qualifications: Board Eligible/Board Certified General Anesthesiologist. Current CA medical license is a plus, though not required to apply.

 

Where You’ll Work

Life in Redding: Northern California’s Outdoor PlaygroundForget long commutes and sky-high California housing prices. Surrounded on three sides by the California Cascades, Mount Shasta, and the Trinity Alps, Redding offers an unbeatable quality of life with a low cost of living and zero traffic.

• Trails Out Your Back Door: Consistently ranked among the top trail towns in the U.S., Redding boasts over 225 miles of singletrack within 15 miles of downtown—including the iconic Sundial Bridge and Sacramento River Trail network.
• Water & Mountains: Spend your weekends wakeboarding on Shasta Lake, paddleboarding and chasing waterfalls at Whiskeytown National Recreation Area, or world-class fly-fishing on the Lower Sacramento River.
• Year-Round Alpine Adventure: Less than an hour from hiking and volcanic peaks at Lassen Volcanic National Park and winter skiing/snowboarding at Mt. Shasta Ski Park.
• Ideal for Families & Explorers: Enjoy tight-knit neighborhoods, great schools, local craft breweries, 300+ days of sunshine, and easy weekend access to the Northern California coast (3 hours) or Sacramento (2 hours).

Hospital Overview: Mercy Medical Center Redding

• 70+ Years of Excellence: A trusted 267-bed acute care flagship hospital within the Dignity Health system.
• High-Acuity Regional Hub: Designated Level II Trauma Center, STEMI Receiving Center, and Stroke Center serving a vast multi-county region in far Northern California.
• Busy, Diverse Volume: 12 main ORs plus 2 dedicated OB ORs handling 10,000+ surgical cases and 1,700+ OB cases annually, alongside a Cath Lab and three affiliated outpatient surgery centers.

The Vituity Difference & BenefitsVituity is a 100% physician-owned partnership led by frontline clinicians. Our leadership gives you local control and site autonomy while backing you with the infrastructure of a national network of 6,000+ clinicians. Together, we foster a "culture of brilliance" built on teamwork, mutual appreciation, and shared success.

• Financial & Tax Advantages: Partnership K-1 pay structure allowing high tax deductions, Annual Profit Distribution/yearly cash bonus, and an extraordinary 401(k) plan for accelerated balance growth.
• Comprehensive Coverage: Superior Health, Dental, and Vision plan options, plus HSA, Life, and AD&D coverage.
• Extra Perks: Student loan refinancing discounts, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), travel assistance, and identity theft protection.

Estimated annual base compensation of $275,000 – $900,000, depending on site, specialty, clinical volume, schedule, and experience. Compensation for part-time and per diem roles is prorated based on clinical hours worked. In addition, Vituity physicians participate in our partnership model from day one, which includes profit distributions, equity ownership, and K-1 tax advantages. Total compensation including partnership income varies by site and may significantly exceed the range shown. We are unified around the common purpose of transforming healthcare to improve lives and we believe everyone has a role to play in that. When we work together across sites and specialties as an integrated healthcare team, we exceed the expectations of our patients and the hospitals and clinics we work in. If you are looking to make a difference, from clinical to corporate, Vituity is the place to do it. Come grow with us. Vituity does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information (including family medical history), veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition, or any other basis protected by law. Vituity is committed to complying with all applicable national, state and local laws pertaining to nondiscrimination and equal opportunity. 

CommonSpirit Health was formed by the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health. With more than 700 care sites across the U.S. from clinics and hospitals to home-based care and virtual care services CommonSpirit is accessible to nearly one out of every four U.S. residents. Our world needs compassion like never before. Our communities need caring and our families need protection. With our combined resources CommonSpirit is committed to building healthy communities advocating for those who are poor and vulnerable and innovating how and where healing can happen both inside our hospitals and out in the community.