Valley Anesthesia — the exclusive anesthesia group for Banner Estrella and Banner Thunderbird Medical Centers since 1983 — is recruiting a board-certified or board-eligible Cardiac Anesthesiologist for a fixed-shift position in Glendale, Arizona. This is a daytime-only, weekday role built around daily cardiac subspecialty work: on/off-pump open heart surgery and a full cath lab structural heart program including TAVR, MitraClip, TMVR, and LAA occlusion devices. The compensation package totals $535K (base plus bonus), and the schedule is three 12-hour weekday shifts per week with no weekends and no overnight call — a rare combination in cardiac anesthesia.
Perks and Benefits
- $415,000 annual base salary (W-2 employment)
- $120,000 total bonus package
- Premium pay available when volunteering for additional shifts
- 24 days off structured as 8 weeks off per year
- No weekends, no overnight call
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
- Enhanced 401(k) plan with additional retirement options
- CME and business expense annual allowance
- Company-paid malpractice insurance with tail coverage
- Company-paid state licensure, DEA registration, facility credentialing and dues, MOCA, ASA membership, and Arizona Society of Anesthesiologists membership
Practice Highlights
- Three 12-hour weekday shifts per week (7a–7p); no weekend or overnight call obligations
- Daily cardiac subspecialty case mix: on-pump and off-pump open heart surgery plus cath lab structural heart procedures
- Structural heart program includes TAVR, MitraClip, TMVR, and LAA occlusion device implantation
- Coverage split across two Banner Health flagship facilities: Banner Thunderbird Medical Center and Banner Estrella Medical Center
- Banner Thunderbird Medical Center: 561-bed Level I Trauma Center, 15 main ORs, state-of-the-art surgical suites following a recently completed $290 million expansion; case mix includes general, cardiovascular, neuro, ortho, OB/GYN, pediatrics, and bariatrics; ranked among the top hospitals in the Phoenix metro by U.S. News & World Report and recipient of Westmarc's "Best of the West" award
- Banner Estrella Medical Center: 317 all-private-bed facility, 11 main ORs, same broad surgical case mix; also ranked among Phoenix metro's top hospitals by U.S. News & World Report and a "Best of the West" Westmarc award recipient
- Exclusive group practice model — Valley Anesthesia has held the exclusive contract at both Banner facilities since 1983, providing practice stability and institutional continuity
- Serving patients across Phoenix, Scottsdale, Glendale, and the broader West Valley regional catchment
Qualifications
- Board certification or board eligibility in Anesthesiology (ABA)
- Fellowship training in Cardiac Anesthesiology required
- Active Arizona medical license or eligibility to obtain
- Clinical proficiency in on-pump and off-pump cardiac surgery anesthesia
- Comfort with cath lab structural heart procedures: TAVR, MitraClip, TMVR, and LAA occlusion devices
About the Community
Glendale sits in the heart of the Phoenix West Valley, offering more than 300 days of sunshine annually alongside a low state income tax rate and a cost of living that compares favorably to other major Sun Belt metros. The city is home to State Farm Stadium (Arizona Cardinals), Camelback Ranch spring training complex, and the VAI Resort, and its walkable historic downtown features local dining, boutique retail, and annual cultural events. Proximity to Phoenix, Peoria, and Surprise puts the full amenity set of a major metropolitan area within easy reach, while Glendale's own parks, golf courses, hiking, and biking trails provide a strong outdoor lifestyle year-round.