You for your interest in Eau Claire Anesthesiologists, Ltd.  To introduce you to our organization, it may be helpful to look at the history of our group and how it originated.

In 1956, two anesthesiologists, Dr. Harry Thimke and Dr. Robert Bjurstrom came to Eau Claire to start their practice of anesthesiology.  Together they formed Eau Claire Anesthesiologists.  As the years passed and the community of Eau Claire grew, so did ECA.  By 1986, ECA had increased in sized to not only nine (9) anesthesiologists but the seven certified registered nurse anesthetists originally employed by the two hospitals in town, joined the group to form the care team that is still in place today.

The group has grown immensely since 1986 and can currently boast about a care team comprised of almost 18-plus MD’s and 30-plus CRNAs.  In addition to the two original area hospitals, Luther Hospital and Sacred Heart Hospitals, ECA also provides anesthesia services to the patients of Oak Leaf Surgical Hospital.

As much as the group and the area have grown, ECA has continued to offer personal service and a team approach to anesthesia care.  We are proud of the excellent service we are able to provide as a care team to not only our patients but the facilities as well.

ECA has been fortunate to work together with such a caring team of talented CRNAs and MDs.  Providing services at several in town provides a variety of challenges and experiences to everyone as well as offering the opportunity to work with an expanded care team of excellent nurses, aides, and surgeons at each facility.

If you are interested in learning more about ECA and potential career opportunities, please feel free to contact our office.

THE COMMUNITY

One of the greatest assets ECA is privileged to enjoy is the community of Eau Claire itself.  Set in the beauty of the north woods, Eau Claire sits along the banks of the Chippewa River.  Residents of Eau Claire and the surrounding communities enjoy the advantages of a small city (pop. 65,000) that is scenic and beautiful.  Recreational activities abound including  hiking and biking trails, water sports, cross country ski trails, community sports leagues, as well as numerous golf courses just to name a few.  

Eau Claire has also been redeveloping its riverfront and downtown area.  In particular, Phoenix Park has quickly become a great place for singles, families, and seniors alike to enjoy a variety of live music and activities along with the other parks throughout the city.  The permanent structure for the local Farmers Market has provided a great new venue and meeting place for all to enjoy.  The city is continuing to focus on the revitalization of the downtown area drawing new businesses and restaurants to the area for all to enjoy.

Eau Claire also enjoys a strong musical and theatrical community.  Musical performances in many forms can be found from numerous choral and musical groups, to University groups, as well as our own local Chippewa Valley Symphony Orchestra.  Theatrical performances are plenty in the offering too including the Eau Claire Children’s Theatre, the Chippewa Valley Theatre Guild, University sponsored theatrical performances and the Fanny Hill Dinner Theatre.  The Eau Claire Regional Arts Center located in the historical State Theatre also provides musical and theatrical performances by groups from across the country.

Serving as the major regional hub for the area, Eau Claire also provides plenty of shopping and eating establishments for all tastes from picturesque restaurants and dinner theaters to quaint coffee shops and café’s.  The Oakwood Mall provides a major shopping complex and there are several multiplex movie theaters in the area.

Educationally, Eau Claire flourishes with many fine public and parochial schools.  Both elementary and secondary students consistently score higher than the state and national averages in ACT and SAT tests.  The Eau Claire School District was recognized for the quality of education and resources available to students in 1999 and is ranked third in the top 15 school districts in the nation.

Eau Claire is also home to approximately 11,000 University of Wisconsin students and 3,500 full time students at the Chippewa Valley Technical College.  U.S. News & World Report ranks UWEC among the top 3 public regional university in the Midwest.  Devoted to excellence, UWEC is proud to be considered on of the most beautiful campuses in Wisconsin.

Finally, Eau Claire is proud of the national recognition it has received for its low crime rates and appreciates being considered within the top 10 safest cities in America.  Obviously, this provides a positive environment for individuals, families and seniors alike.

Eau Claire is a great place for home, work, and play.  Just an hour and a half from Minneapolis/St. Paul, one can enjoy the advantages of daily living in a smaller community along with the advantages of a larger metropolis just a short drive away.  Eau Claire Anesthesiologists, Ltd is proud to call Eau Claire their home.

TEAM APPROACH

ECA is committed to the team approach to anesthesia.  The usual schedule has one MD working typically with two (2) CRNAs.  CRNAs are involved with all types of cases.  On average we run 20 operating rooms between the different facilities all located here in Eau Claire.  One CRNA is on call at each of the two (2) major hospitals and MDs come in for all OR cases.

Our team currently consists of 18-plus MDs and 30-plus CRNAs.  These numbers give us tremendous flexibility to move people to different cases when needed.  For example, on ruptured aneurysms, it is not uncommon for us to have four team members taking care of the patient.

We feel this flexibility gives our patients the best anesthesia care possible.  We hope you agree and will consider becoming a part of our team.

OUR TEAM

ECA is committed to the team approach to anesthesia.  The usual schedule has one MD working typically with two (2) CRNAs.  CRNAs are involved with all types of cases.  On average we run 20 operating rooms between the different facilities all located here in Eau Claire.  One CRNA is on call at each of the two (2) major hospitals and MDs come in for all OR cases.

Our team currently consists of 18-plus MDs and 30-plus CRNAs.  These numbers give us tremendous flexibility to move people to different cases when needed.  For example, on ruptured aneurysms, it is not uncommon for us to have four team members taking care of the patient.

We feel this flexibility gives our patients the best anesthesia care possible.  We hope you agree and will consider becoming a part of our team.

MD/CRNA APPLICATIONS

To apply, please email your cover letter and CV to Maria Fedele,

Human Resource Director at

ecaltd@sbcglobal.net