Christian Hospital, a founding member of BJC HealthCare located at the interchange of I-270 and Highway 367 in North St. Louis County, Missouri, is recruiting a Certified Anesthesiologist Assistant (CAA) to join its anesthesia team. This community hospital has earned national recognition for clinical excellence — ranking in the top 10% nationally for stroke care and top 7% for heart failure treatment — and operates one of the busiest emergency departments in the state. The position features a newly enhanced compensation package with sign-on bonus and a highly favorable call structure that keeps weekday schedules clean and predictable.
Perks and Benefits
- Newly enhanced compensation package with sign-on bonus available
- Comprehensive benefits package including 401(k) retirement plan
- Paid professional liability insurance with tail coverage included
- Call limited to Saturday days only (7 a.m. – 5 p.m.), divided among APCs and tradeable
- Access to proprietary continuing education platform (TeamHealth Institute) featuring online modules and grand rounds
- Clinician wellness program and employee referral program
Practice Highlights
- Community hospital setting within the BJC HealthCare system — one of the most recognized health networks on the U.S. News & World Report Honor Roll of America's Best Hospitals
- Specialized service lines include cardiac surgery, neurological and stroke services, and diabetes care — supporting a high-acuity, subspecialty-rich anesthesia case mix
- One of the busiest emergency departments in Missouri, driving consistent surgical and procedural volume
- On-site Cath Lab recognized with a 5-Star Award for Cardiac Cath Lab excellence — a meaningful component of the anesthesia workload
- 5-Star Award-winning Pain Management Center with outpatient services
- ALS-level EMS department serving North St. Louis County, contributing to trauma and emergent case volume
- American Heart Association 2018 EMS Gold Plus Award recipient, reflecting the facility's commitment to cardiovascular care standards
- Call structure is Saturday days only (7 a.m. – 5 p.m.), shared across the APC team and fully tradeable — no weeknight or holiday call burden described
Qualifications
- Graduation from an accredited Anesthesiologist Assistant program required
- Certification by the National Commission for Certification of Anesthesiologist Assistants (NCCAA) — board-certified or board-eligible
- Active Missouri licensure or eligibility to obtain prior to start
- Comfort with a high-acuity community hospital case mix including cardiac, neurological, and emergency surgical cases
About the Community
Christian Hospital sits in North St. Louis County at the I-270 and Highway 367 interchange — a well-connected suburban location that puts the full amenities of the greater St. Louis metropolitan area within easy reach. St. Louis offers a low cost of living relative to peer metros, a nationally recognized arts and cultural scene, professional sports, and outstanding public and private school options. The region's combination of urban convenience, affordable housing, and four-season outdoor recreation along the Missouri and Mississippi river corridors makes it a compelling destination for clinicians relocating from higher-cost markets.