Sound Physicians

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)

Liberal, KS

full-time
Inpatient

Join Our Team at Southwest Medical Center as a CRNA – A Role Designed for You!

We believe in bringing “better” to our local community in Liberal, Kansas—better care, better collaboration, and a deep commitment to the people we serve. We’d love to talk if you’re looking for a role that supports your professional growth and connection to a vibrant community.

**People First in Liberal**

Local Team Collaboration:

  • Join our closely-knit team of five independent CRNAs at Southwest Medical Center.
  • Be part of a cohesive and empowered team driven by a shared mission to genuinely support one another, creating a foundation of strength through collaboration and care.
  • Located in the heart of Liberal, Kansas, home to 19,000 residents, you’ll enjoy a safe, family-friendly community known for its spirit of hospitality and generosity.

Qualifications:

  • Board-certified Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)
  • New graduates are welcome to apply. Completion of training, board certification, and unrestricted APRN license to be granted before the start of employment.

**Practice in the Heart of the Community**

Flexible Scheduling:

  • Four points of service run daily, with home calls split evenly among the team.
  • Enjoy no scheduled cases on weekends and fair, equitable scheduling across the team.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide anesthesia care for general, orthopedic, endoscopy, healthy OB/GYN, and minimal plastics cases.
  • Work in a community hospital without trauma, heads, or hearts.
  • Regional block skills are preferred; base knowledge of regional anesthesia is required.

Living and Working in Liberal:

Experience the charm of a small-town lifestyle with access to outdoor activities, cultural events, and a welcoming community atmosphere.

Purpose-Driven Work with Local Impact

Liberal-Centered Care:

Our guiding principle is patient-first care, ensuring we prioritize the health and well-being of Liberal and the surrounding five-state region. You’ll be part of a team dedicated to delivering exceptional healthcare to our neighbors.

About Sound Physicians

As a physician-founded and led medical group, we believe that a better career—one with strong support and meaningful opportunity—leads to better care for patients. That’s why our promise is to bring better to the bedside: better ideas, better approaches, better care.

We practice hospital-based medicine at the community level, with empowered local teams and leadership supported by a nationwide network. Our multi-specialty medical group includes more than 4,000 physicians, advanced practice providers, CRNAs, and nurses working across 400 hospitals in 45 states.


At Sound, each of us is a care catalyst—creating exceptional clinical partnerships that unlock quality, affordable, and dignified care for every patient. We offer greater autonomy, flexibility, and support in your role and within your specialty, so you can focus on building meaningful connections across teams and communities.

Uncompromising care is a collective effort. While our clinicians provide care at the bedside, our business colleagues play a vital role—building strong teams, forming key partnerships, attracting great talent, and keeping operations running smoothly. Their work ensures our clinicians can stay focused on what matters most: caring for patients.


We are unified by purpose and driven by impact. With competitive total rewards and opportunities for purposeful growth and focused development, we empower you in your role and career. Together, we support our patients, our partners, and each other.

Compensation Details

Rewards and Benefits: * Compensation: Competitive 1099 base salary of $410,000 annually. * $40,000 commencement bonus with a two-year commitment. * Benefits: * 10 weeks of scheduled time off. * Paid malpractice insurance. * Additional Perks: High team retention and a collaborative culture that ensures time-off coverage and professional support.

Location Insights

  • A-

    Cost of Living

  • B+

    Commute

  • B

    Access to Restaurants

  • C

    Access to Parks

  • C

    Crime and Safety

  • C

    Overall

  • Total Population

    19,099

  • Median Rent

    $825

  • Median Home Value

    $128,900

  • Median Income

    $55,602

Posted December 10, 2025