<p>Valley Anesthesiology Consultants' Cardiac Division is recruiting two additional Cardiac Anesthesiologists to join a 21-physician private practice in Phoenix, Arizona — one of the most subspecialty-advanced cardiac anesthesia programs in the country. Based at Banner – University Medical Center Phoenix, a nationally recognized academic medical center affiliated with the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix, this group performs the full spectrum of high-acuity cardiac cases including heart, lung, and liver transplantation, all current mechanical circulatory support devices, and the complete range of structural heart interventions — all without supervision. With a compensation floor of $650,000 and a $100,000 start-date bonus, this is a rare opportunity to practice at the top of the specialty in a physician-led, established group.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Base salary range: $650,000 – $800,000 per year, plus call compensation</li> <li>$100,000 start-date bonus</li> <li>Longevity bonuses for continued tenure with the group</li> <li>50 days (10 weeks) of paid time off annually</li> <li>Flexible work schedules</li> <li>Company-paid professional liability (malpractice) insurance</li> <li>Comprehensive benefits package: medical, dental, and vision coverage</li> <li>401(k) retirement plan with deferral options</li> <li>CME benefit included</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>21-physician private practice cardiac anesthesia division established in 1983 — one of the longest-standing and largest independent cardiac anesthesia groups in the United States</li> <li>Only private-practice American group performing the highest level of cardiac cases without supervision</li> <li>Full transplant program: heart, lung, and liver transplantation</li> <li>Complete mechanical circulatory support case mix — all current devices and platforms</li> <li>Comprehensive structural heart program covering the full range of interventional and hybrid procedures</li> <li>Two open positions available — joining a well-established, collegial team</li> <li>Based at Banner – University Medical Center Phoenix (formerly Banner Good Samaritan Medical Center), a nationally recognized academic medical center</li> <li>Academic affiliation with the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix, supporting research activities and medical education</li> <li>Institution focused on coordinated clinical care, expanded research, and training the next generation of medical professionals</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Board certification by the American Board of Anesthesiology (ABA), or board eligibility with certification achieved within 6 years of completing training</li> <li>Completion of an accredited Cardiothoracic Anesthesia Fellowship required</li> <li>Active Arizona medical license or eligibility to obtain prior to start</li> <li>Comfort with the full spectrum of high-acuity cardiac cases including transplantation, mechanical circulatory support, and structural heart interventions</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Phoenix offers a cost of living approximately 5% below the national average, making a high-earning subspecialty salary go meaningfully further. The metro area encompasses diverse neighborhoods ranging from the upscale dining, golf, and resort culture of Paradise Valley — often called the "Beverly Hills of the Southwest" — to the vibrant arts, entertainment, and nightlife of Downtown Phoenix. Outdoor enthusiasts have immediate access to desert canyons, towering plateaus, and year-round sunshine, while the city's eco-conscious development and expanding cultural amenities make it a compelling long-term home for physicians relocating from any region of the country.</p>