ARIZONA: Phoenix (East Valley): FT Physician Anesthesiologist at Banner Desert Medical Center and Banner Heart Hospital
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Guide Anesthesia, a leading provider of anesthesia services, is seeking skilled and dedicated Physician Anesthesiologists to join our team at our Downtown Phoenix locations, including Core Institute Specialty Hospital (CISH), Banner University Medical Center (BUMCP), and Arizona Heart Hospital (AHH).
Locations
The CORE Institute Specialty Hospital
6501 N. 19th Ave., Phoenix, AZ
Banner University Medical Center Phoenix
1111 E. McDowell Rd., Phoenix, AZ
Abrazo Arizona Heart Center
1930 E. Thomas Rd., Phoenix, AZ
Background on Hospitals and Guide Anesthesia Relationship
The CORE Institute Specialty Hospital
- Guide Anesthesia has the exclusive contract for this 9 OR Orthopedic Hospital offering surgical services for all types of orthopedic surgery (Joints, Spine, Sports, Hand, Podiatry).
- Guide has been active with CORE since 2016.
Banner University Medical Center Phoenix
- Largest hospital in the state of Arizona with 712 beds, 24 operating rooms, 8 endoscopy suites, 4 IR suites, and a cardiology and EP lab.
- Guide provides services to 6 NORA sites including Interventional Radiology, Cardiology, Electrophysiology, and Endoscopy, and has been active with BUMCP since January 2022.
Abrazo Arizona Heart Center
- Smaller specialty hospital where Guide covers 2-3 rooms each day, covering for EP and Vascular.
- Guide has covered since October 2022 and has a very positive, collaborative relationship with the hospital.
- Guide has the primary contract for coverage. 3rd party specialty groups cover cardiothoracic and structural heart cases.
Anesthesiology Service Times and Staffing Models
All members of the team work collaboratively for positive surgical outcomes, with a genuine emphasis on autonomy, professionalism, respect, and teamwork.
BUMCP
- Daytime coverage (7AM-5PM)
- 9 total sites across:
- Main OR (3 sites)
- Electrophysiology (3 sites)
- Interventional Radiology
- Cath Lab (2 sites)
- Endoscopy (1 site)
- Daily adjustments based on case volume.
- Evening coverage (5-9PM)
- 5PM-7PM: 2 rooms
- 7PM-9PM: 1 room
- No weekends, call or holidays
- Must follow TEFRA documentation requirements.
AHH
- Physicians should expect to provide direct anesthesiology services or “float” to facilitate surgical flow for the day, working with perioperative nursing staff, CRNAs, surgeons, etc.
- Highly experienced CRNAs take call
CISH
- Regional and Peripheral Anesthesia.
- Call on volunteer basis ($350 for M-Th and $500 for Friday/Saturday/Sunday); starts at 5:30pm.
- The Physician either covers a room or float and is present until the last patient is discharged from PACU.
FLEXIBILITY AND EARNING POTENTIAL
- Estimated Annual Earnings: $600,000.
- Based on 2,000 hours annually (9 hours/day, 5 days/week, 46 weeks/year).
- Hourly rate: $300/hr. ($270/hr. at CISH).
- Core requirement: 26 weeks of service per year.
- Most clinicians work 35-42 weeks, significantly increasing earnings.
- Additional shift coverage available for those seeking higher income.
Crossover Between Facilities
- Depending on the surgical schedule, there may be times that physicians are required to cover between these sites, as well as our Mesa sites: Banner Desert Medical Center, and Banner Heart Hospital.
Required Skills and Experience
- Ideal candidates have at least 1-2 years of generalist experience, however newer physicians are welcome to apply as well.
- Experience with interventional radiology, vascular, advanced EP cases is a plus.
- TEE Placement/manipulation is not required but general familiarity is helpful for cases such as mitral clips and TAVRs (a 2nd Banner cardiologist in addition to the proceduralist does TEE interpretation during cases as needed).
- Competence with PNBS (ISB, SCB Adductor, Femoral, etc) is not required but beneficial.
- Candidates must either be board-certified or board eligible by the American Board of Anesthesiology.
Schedule and Compensation
Physicians who choose to be contracted/scheduled on a 26-week basis (2 weeks on/2 weeks off), will have the ability to add or exchange days/weeks with other members as well as pick up additional days for additional compensation as desired. This can be adjusted for individual needs.
Shifts will be rotated equitably between members, with shifts including 7a-5p, 7a-7p, 7a – 1p, and 1p-9p.
An example schedule would look like:
- M: 7a - 7p
- Tu: 7a - 5p
- Wed: 7a - 1p
- Th: 7a - 7p
- Fri 1p - 9p
Note that not all shifts require our presence the entire time.
Shareholder Program
Guide's ownership program creates a significant and unique advantage compared with other anesthesiology groups.
Every FT member of Guide is granted equity within the company, making their entity an owner in Guide, and allowing them specific ownership benefits. This allows access to group health insurance through United Healthcare, maintaining tax advantageous of a 1099 arrangement, and participation in any liquidity event in the future on a prorata basis. Additionally, profit sharing is done through the shareholder program, which usually results in a few extra thousand dollars each year.
Malpractice Insurance
Physician members are responsible for procuring their own malpractice insurance.
Group Background
Guide Anesthesia is a private, 100% employee and clinician owned anesthesiology group in Arizona with a commitment to making a positive impact on our community. We’re a group of approximately 150 active MDs and CRNAs. Guide covers large tertiary care centers, ASCs, and offices, primarily in Phoenix, Tucson, Prescott, and Flagstaff, and utilizes all models (MD only, Collaborative Teams, CRNA only). Guide is known for thought leadership on interprofessional practice to maximize value for anesthesiology professionals and our stakeholders.
How to Apply
To apply for this exciting opportunity, click the "Apply Today" button above, OR submit your resume and cover letter to our Careers team at Careers@guideanesthesia.com. *Note - in the subject line, please include "Downtown Phoenix Physician application."
Guide Anesthesia is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.