<p>Banner Thunderbird Medical Center in Glendale, Arizona is recruiting a full-time Anesthesiologist for a dedicated Nocturnist role within the West Valley Division of a well-established, multi-site anesthesiology group. This is a structured night-float position at a 561-bed Level I Adult Trauma Center that recently completed a $290 million expansion and ranks among the top hospitals in the Phoenix metropolitan area. The compensation package leads with a guaranteed $450,000 base salary plus a $50,000 start-date bonus — a compelling combination of income certainty and work-life predictability for the right nocturnist candidate.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Guaranteed base salary of $450,000 annually</li> <li>$50,000 start-date bonus</li> <li>$200/hour for any additional shifts worked beyond the standard schedule</li> <li>Annual CME stipend of $3,000</li> <li>Full-time employment with a large, established anesthesiology group serving the Phoenix West Valley</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Nocturnist schedule: three 14-hour weekday night shifts per week plus two 24-hour weekend shifts per week</li> <li>Only two holiday shifts required annually — one summer, one winter</li> <li>Case mix spans cardiovascular, neurosurgery, orthopedics, gynecology, transplant, pediatrics, and bariatrics</li> <li>561-bed acute care facility situated on a 33-acre campus at 55th Avenue and Thunderbird Road in Glendale</li> <li>890,000-square-foot facility with 10 main operating rooms and 7 outpatient ORs</li> <li>Designated Arizona Level I Adult Trauma Center for patients 15 and older — capable of providing total care for every aspect of injury without transfer</li> <li>Recently completed $290 million facility expansion</li> <li>Ranked among the top hospitals in the Phoenix metropolitan area by U.S. News & World Report</li> <li>Recipient of the "Best of the West" award from Westmarc in recognition of regional contributions</li> <li>More than 25 years serving the Northwest Valley with a nonprofit mission centered on excellent patient care</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Board certification or board eligibility 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</li> <li>Comfort with high-acuity, mixed surgical case volume including trauma, cardiovascular, neuro, transplant, and pediatric anesthesia</li> <li>Ability to sustain a consistent overnight/nocturnist schedule in a Level I Trauma environment</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Glendale sits in the heart of the Valley of the Sun, directly adjacent to Phoenix, offering the lifestyle advantages of a close-knit community with immediate access to a major metropolitan area. The city is home to State Farm Stadium and a vibrant historic downtown with local dining, cultural festivals, parks, golf courses, and year-round outdoor recreation set against Arizona's signature desert scenery. Arizona's favorable state income tax climate adds a meaningful financial dimension to the overall compensation picture, and the area is served by strong educational institutions including Glendale Community College and Midwestern University — a practical consideration for physicians relocating with families.</p>