Valley Anesthesiology Consultants' Cardiac Division is recruiting two fellowship-trained Cardiac Anesthesiologists to join a well-established, 21-physician practice at Banner Thunderbird Medical Center and Banner Estrella Medical Center in the greater Phoenix/Glendale, Arizona market. This is an independent, physician-led cardiac anesthesia group — no supervision model — performing the full spectrum of cardiac cases including on-pump and off-pump open heart surgery, cath lab procedures, and advanced structural heart interventions. Compensation starts at $550,000 and reaches $800,000 annually, placing this among the highest-paying cardiac anesthesia opportunities in the country.
Perks and Benefits
- Base salary range: $550,000 – $800,000 per year, plus call compensation
- $100,000 start-date sign-on bonus
- Longevity bonuses for continued tenure with the group
- 50 days (10 weeks) of paid time off annually
- Comprehensive benefits package: medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) plan with deferral option
- CME allowance included
- Company-paid professional liability (malpractice) insurance
- Flexible work schedules
Practice Highlights
- 21-physician cardiac anesthesia practice established in 1983 — one of the most tenured cardiac anesthesia groups in the Southwest
- Two-physician expansion hire; joining a stable, collegial team with deep institutional roots
- Full cardiac case scope performed without supervision: on-pump open heart, off-pump open heart, cath lab, and structural heart procedures including TAVR, MitraClip, TMVR, and LAA occlusion device placement
- Primary site: Banner Thunderbird Medical Center — 561-bed Level I Trauma Center with 15 main ORs; recently completed a $290 million facility expansion with state-of-the-art surgical suites
- Banner Thunderbird case mix spans general, cardiovascular, neuro, ortho, OB/GYN, transplant, pediatric, and bariatric surgery
- Secondary site: Banner Estrella Medical Center — 317 all-private-bed facility with 11 main ORs, serving the West Valley since 2005; same broad surgical case mix
- Both Banner facilities are ranked among the top hospitals in the Phoenix metropolitan area by U.S. News & World Report
- Both facilities are recipients of the Westmarc "Best of the West" award for regional contributions
Qualifications
- Board certification by the American Board of Anesthesiology (ABA), or board eligibility with certification achieved within 6 years of completing training
- Completion of an accredited Cardiothoracic Anesthesia Fellowship required
- Active Arizona medical license or eligibility to obtain
- Demonstrated comfort with the full spectrum of cardiac and structural heart anesthesia, including cath lab and hybrid OR environments
About the Community
Phoenix is a major metropolitan region of more than 1.4 million residents with a diversified, $50 billion economy that draws more than 50,000 new residents each year. The Valley of the Sun delivers 300 days of sunshine annually, supporting year-round golf, hiking, and cycling, while professional sports fans have immediate access to NFL, NBA, MLB, and NHL franchises. Weekend escapes to San Diego, Las Vegas, and Los Angeles are all within easy driving or short-flight distance — a lifestyle combination that consistently ranks the Phoenix metro among the most desirable relocation destinations in the country.