<p>An established anesthesia program in the Central Michigan region is recruiting a full-time Cardiac Anesthesiologist to join a collaborative care team built around advanced cardiovascular surgery. The position centers on a cardiac-focused case mix with access to a multidisciplinary cardiac team and a supportive perioperative environment. Total first-year compensation can exceed $760,000 when base salary, cardiac stipend, sign-on bonus, and performance bonus are combined — making this one of the stronger packages available in the Midwest anesthesia market.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>$550,000 base salary</li> <li>$35,000 annual cardiac subspecialty stipend</li> <li>$25,000 annual metric-based performance bonus</li> <li>$150,000 sign-on bonus</li> <li>Relocation assistance provided</li> <li>Generous paid time off</li> <li>Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits</li> <li>Retirement plan options included in benefits package</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Cardiac-focused anesthesia program with a dedicated advanced cardiovascular procedure volume</li> <li>Full-time physician role embedded within a collaborative, team-oriented anesthesia group</li> <li>Multidisciplinary cardiac team structure supporting complex perioperative care</li> <li>Collaborative care team model — anesthesiologists working alongside supporting clinical staff in a structured perioperative environment</li> <li>Diverse surgical case mix beyond cardiac, consistent with a full-service anesthesia program</li> <li>Culture described as team-oriented with strong institutional support for the anesthesia department</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Board certification or board eligibility in Anesthesiology (American Board of Anesthesiology)</li> <li>Fellowship training in Cardiac Anesthesiology or equivalent advanced cardiovascular anesthesia experience</li> <li>Active Michigan medical license or eligibility to obtain prior to start</li> <li>Comfort managing the full spectrum of advanced cardiovascular surgical cases</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Central Michigan offers a quality of life that is difficult to match at this compensation level — four-season outdoor recreation, abundant inland lakes, state and regional parks, and easy regional travel via well-connected highway and air corridors. The area combines the affordability and pace of a mid-sized Midwestern community with genuine access to nature, making it a compelling destination for physicians who want to build a career without sacrificing lifestyle.</p>