Physician - Anesthesiologist, Cardiac - Muskegon

About Us

As a physician-led organization, we provide a unique blend of the independence and close-knit atmosphere typical of private practices, combined with the robust resources and support of a prominent national healthcare system.

Advance Your Career!

We are on the lookout for a dedicated and enthusiastic Cardiac Anesthesiologist Physician to become part of our expanding cardiac anesthesia program. This role involves delivering high-acuity care along the picturesque lakeshore of Michigan within a collaborative, physician-centered setting. This is a fantastic chance to significantly influence the health of our community while thriving in a supportive, mission-oriented environment.

Opportunity Details

• Position Type: Full-Time or Part-Time (on-call hours prorated)
• Primary Role: Directly administer cardiac anesthesia (no medical direction model); during non-cardiac weeks, practice general anesthesia within the same facility.
• Schedule: A mix of in-house clinical duties and home cardiac call; flexible full-time and part-time schedules are available, emphasizing a work-life balance. Call and holiday duties are shared among the team to ensure individual flexibility in hours and compensation.

Location and Hospital Information

• Focus: Single-site at our facility, a Level 2 trauma center.
• Specialty: Cardiac Anesthesiology

Team Information

• Work within a care team model, offering medical direction to CRNAs while also having the chance to personally perform cases.
• Engage with a diverse mix of general and complex cases, including orthopedic (both elective and trauma), gynecology, ENT, complex vascular, neurosurgery, interventional cardiology (including EP and structural heart), obstetrics, and a full range of cardiothoracic cases.
• Utilize peripheral nerve blocks and advanced regional techniques to achieve enhanced recovery goals in collaboration with our surgical teams.
• Opportunity to educate residents and students.

Why Join Us?

• Comprehensive Care: Provide exceptional care in a collaborative, patient-focused environment.
• Work-Life Balance: Benefit from flexible scheduling and advanced digital tools such as Epic and MyChart.
• Supportive Team Culture: Collaborate with skilled physicians, advanced practice providers, and committed support staff.
• Career Growth: We emphasize internal advancement and professional development, offering paid opportunities for clinical leadership and program development, as well as involvement in the growth of the cardiac service line and quality initiatives.

Competitive Compensation & Benefits

• In-house Clinical Shifts: $325/hour; 1.0 FTE = 2,000 hours annually; competitive shift-based compensation model that supports both cardiac and general anesthesia practices.
• Call Compensation: Weekday call at $70/hour; Friday night call at $80/hour; Weekend/holiday call at $80/hour; Call-back/additional time at $650 per 2-hour increment.
• Value-Based Incentives: Up to $75,000 annually based on quality, outcomes, and system performance.
• High Earning Potential: Additional shifts available at $365/hour, providing opportunities to boost earnings through extra coverage.
• Starting Bonus: Up to $25,000.
• Relocation Assistance: Up to $15,000.
• Student Loan Repayment Support: Location-specific assistance.
• Health Benefits: Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Retirement Plans: 403(b) with employer contributions and matching, along with a 457(b) retirement savings plan.
• Malpractice Insurance: Includes tail coverage.
• CME Funds: Support for continuing medical education and licensure.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness: Eligibility available.

Requirements

• Physicians: Must be board certified in a relevant clinical area or board eligible, with a commitment to achieve board certification within five years of the start date (unless otherwise required by applicable medical staff bylaws).
• Possession of an active Michigan medical license (or ability to obtain one).
• DEA license required.
• ACLS/BLS certification must be maintained.

Duties & Responsibilities

A typical day may involve:

• Providing direct patient care.
• Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.
• Engaging in teaching and mentoring activities.
• Documenting patient information in Epic EMR.
• Participating in quality improvement initiatives.
• Supporting community health initiatives.

Diversity & Inclusion

We take pride in being an equal opportunity employer. Our organization values diversity and is dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants.