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.
Perks and Benefits
- Guaranteed base salary of $450,000 annually
- $50,000 start-date bonus
- $200/hour for any additional shifts worked beyond the standard schedule
- Annual CME stipend of $3,000
- Full-time employment with a large, established anesthesiology group serving the Phoenix West Valley
Practice Highlights
- Nocturnist schedule: three 14-hour weekday night shifts per week plus two 24-hour weekend shifts per week
- Only two holiday shifts required annually — one summer, one winter
- Case mix spans cardiovascular, neurosurgery, orthopedics, gynecology, transplant, pediatrics, and bariatrics
- 561-bed acute care facility situated on a 33-acre campus at 55th Avenue and Thunderbird Road in Glendale
- 890,000-square-foot facility with 10 main operating rooms and 7 outpatient ORs
- Designated Arizona Level I Adult Trauma Center for patients 15 and older — capable of providing total care for every aspect of injury without transfer
- Recently completed $290 million facility expansion
- 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 in recognition of regional contributions
- More than 25 years serving the Northwest Valley with a nonprofit mission centered on excellent patient care
Qualifications
- Board certification or board eligibility in Anesthesiology (American Board of Anesthesiology)
- Completion of an ACGME-accredited Anesthesiology residency
- Active Arizona medical license or eligibility to obtain
- Comfort with high-acuity, mixed surgical case volume including trauma, cardiovascular, neuro, transplant, and pediatric anesthesia
- Ability to sustain a consistent overnight/nocturnist schedule in a Level I Trauma environment
About the Community
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.