This OB Anesthesiology opportunity at Banner Thunderbird Medical Center in Glendale, Arizona offers one of the most distinctive schedules in the specialty: one week on, two weeks off — a genuine structural commitment to work-life balance, not a marketing phrase. The position sits within a well-established, collegially run anesthesia group serving a 561-bed Level I Trauma Center that recently completed a $290 million expansion. With a $410K guaranteed W2 base salary and a $100K start-date bonus, this role is built to attract fellowship-trained OB anesthesiologists who want high-acuity obstetric and surgical volume without sacrificing time away from the hospital.
Perks and Benefits
- Guaranteed $410,000 base salary (W2 employment)
- $100,000 start-date bonus
- One week on / two weeks off schedule — structured into the employment model
- Premium pay available when volunteering for additional shifts
- Company-paid professional liability insurance with tail coverage
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
- Enhanced 401(k) plan with additional retirement options
- Annual CME and business expense allowance
Practice Highlights
- OB Anesthesia focus within a full-service, high-acuity surgical program — case mix includes General, Cardiovascular, Neuro, Orthopedic, OB/GYN, Transplant, Pediatric, and Bariatric surgery
- 561-bed facility with 15 main operating rooms and state-of-the-art surgical suites
- Level I Trauma Center serving the Northwest Phoenix Valley
- Recently completed a $290 million facility expansion, including upgraded surgical infrastructure
- Ranked among the top hospitals in the Phoenix metropolitan area by U.S. News & World Report
- Recipient of the "Best of the West" award from Westmarc for regional contributions
- Nearly 40 years of continuous service to the Northwest Valley community — established referral base and patient volume
- Supportive, collegial team culture within a large, organized anesthesia group
Qualifications
- Board certified or board eligible in Anesthesiology (American Board of Anesthesiology)
- Completion of an ACGME-accredited Anesthesiology residency; OB Anesthesia fellowship training preferred given the role's focus
- Active Arizona medical license or eligibility to obtain prior to start
- Comfort with the full spectrum of obstetric anesthesia acuity as well as the broader surgical case mix at a Level I Trauma center
About the Community
Glendale sits in the heart of the Phoenix metropolitan area — the Valley of the Sun — offering year-round sunshine, abundant outdoor recreation including hiking, biking, golf, and parks set against Arizona's desert landscape. The city is home to State Farm Stadium (Arizona Cardinals), Camelback Ranch spring training complex, and a vibrant historic downtown with local dining and cultural events, while proximity to Phoenix, Peoria, and Surprise provides easy access to major-metro amenities. Arizona's favorable tax climate, strong educational institutions including Arizona State University's West Valley Campus and Midwestern University, and a rapidly growing innovation economy make Glendale a compelling long-term home for physicians relocating to the Southwest.