<p>A structured mid-shift Anesthesiology position at Banner Thunderbird Medical Center in Glendale, Arizona offers a rare combination of high-acuity subspecialty case mix and genuine work-life balance — three 12-hour weekday shifts per week, predictable weekend commitments, and a $425K base salary with a $100K start-date bonus. Banner Thunderbird is a 561-bed Level I Trauma Center that recently completed a $290 million expansion and is currently ranked among the top hospitals in the Phoenix metropolitan area by U.S. News & World Report. This is an employed position with a well-established regional anesthesiology group that has provided perioperative care across Arizona for decades.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>$425,000 annual base salary</li> <li>$100,000 start-date bonus</li> <li>Additional shift compensation at $200/hour above regularly scheduled shifts, with eligibility for available stipends on those extra shifts</li> <li>Predictable, structured schedule — three 12-hour weekday shifts (7a–7p) plus two 10-hour weekend shifts per month (7a–5p)</li> <li>Only two holidays required per year (one summer, one winter)</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Banner Thunderbird Medical Center — 561-bed Level I Trauma Center serving the Northwest Valley of metropolitan Phoenix for nearly 40 years</li> <li>15 main operating rooms within state-of-the-art surgical suites, part of a recently completed $290 million facility expansion</li> <li>Broad subspecialty case mix: General, Cardiovascular, Neurological, Orthopedic, OB/GYN, Transplant, Pediatric, and Bariatric surgery</li> <li>Ranked among the top hospitals in the Phoenix metropolitan area by U.S. News & World Report</li> <li>Recipient of the prestigious "Best of the West" award from Westmarc in recognition of regional contributions</li> <li>Mid-shift schedule (7a–7p weekdays) designed specifically for work-life balance — no overnight call on regularly scheduled shifts</li> <li>Part of a large, established West Valley Division anesthesiology group with deep institutional infrastructure and support</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Board certified or board eligible in Anesthesiology (American Board of Anesthesiology)</li> <li>Completion of an ACGME-accredited Anesthesiology residency</li> <li>Active Arizona medical license or eligibility to obtain prior to start</li> <li>Comfort with a high-acuity, multi-subspecialty OR environment including trauma, cardiovascular, neuro, transplant, and pediatric cases</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Glendale sits in the heart of the Valley of the Sun, immediately adjacent to Phoenix, offering the amenities of a major metropolitan area alongside a close-knit community feel and Arizona's favorable state income tax climate. The city is a recognized sports and entertainment destination — home to State Farm Stadium (Arizona Cardinals), Camelback Ranch (LA Dodgers and Chicago White Sox spring training), and the VAI Resort — while its historic downtown district, local dining scene, parks, golf courses, and year-round outdoor recreation round out an exceptional quality of life. Nearby Peoria, Surprise, and the broader West Valley continue to attract major employers and new residents, and institutions such as Arizona State University West Valley Campus and Midwestern University provide strong educational infrastructure for families.</p>