<p>An established anesthesia program in the Central Michigan region is recruiting a full-time, board-certified Anesthesiologist to join a collaborative care team model with a genuinely diverse surgical case mix spanning general surgery through pediatrics and obstetrics. The position offers a $475,000 base salary, a $150,000 sign-on bonus, and a retention incentive beginning in year three — a compensation structure that reflects the program's commitment to long-term physician investment. This is a team-oriented environment with strong perioperative infrastructure and CRNA collaboration, suited to a clinician who values breadth of case exposure and collegial practice culture in a community with a low cost of living and abundant outdoor amenities.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>$475,000 base salary</li> <li>$150,000 sign-on bonus</li> <li>$50,000 retention bonus beginning at year three</li> <li>Relocation assistance available</li> <li>Generous paid time off</li> <li>Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance coverage</li> <li>Retirement savings plan options</li> <li>Professional liability insurance with tail coverage included</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Collaborative anesthesia care team model pairing attending Anesthesiologists with CRNAs</li> <li>Multi-OR surgical suite supporting a broad range of surgical specialties simultaneously</li> <li>Diverse case mix including general surgery, orthopedics, GI, urology, obstetrics, plastics, and pediatric procedures</li> <li>Neonatal anesthesia exposure integrated into the clinical scope</li> <li>Strong perioperative support infrastructure throughout the surgical episode of care</li> <li>Team-oriented, patient-focused practice culture with established group cohesion</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 Michigan medical license or eligibility to obtain prior to start</li> <li>Comfort with a broad surgical case mix including obstetric, pediatric, and neonatal anesthesia</li> <li>Experience functioning effectively within a collaborative care team model alongside CRNAs</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Central Michigan offers a quality of life that is difficult to match at this compensation level — waterfront access, parks, and year-round outdoor recreation define the region's character, while a meaningfully lower cost of living stretches physician income further than comparable urban markets. The area combines the amenities of an established community with the pace and space that draws clinicians seeking balance between a rewarding practice and a fulfilling life outside the hospital.</p>