Physician - Anesthesiologist, Cardiac - Muskegon

Job Description

Job Description

About Us

As a physician-led organization, our organization combines the independence and close-knit atmosphere of a private practice with the robust resources of a prominent national healthcare system.

Advance Your Career!

We are in search of a dedicated and enthusiastic Cardiac Anesthesiologist Physician to become part of our expanding cardiac anesthesia program, which provides high-acuity care along the picturesque lakeshore of Michigan. This role presents a thrilling chance to significantly contribute to the health of our community while thriving in a supportive, mission-driven setting.

Opportunity Overview

• Position Type: Full-Time or Part-Time (on-call duties prorated)
• Primary Role: Directly administer cardiac anesthesia (no medical direction model); during non-cardiac weeks, practice general anesthesia within the same facility
• Schedule: A blend of in-house clinical responsibilities 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, allowing for individual flexibility in hours and compensation.
• Location and Hospital Information: Focused on a single site at our facility, a Level 2 trauma center
• Specialty: Cardiac Anesthesiology
• Team Information:
  • Work within a care team model, providing medical oversight to CRNAs while also having the chance to perform cases personally.
  • 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), OB, 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 partners.
  • 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, APPs, and committed support staff.
• Career Advancement: We emphasize internal growth and professional development; paid opportunities for clinical leadership and program development; involvement in the growth of the cardiac service line and quality initiatives.
• Competitive Compensation & Benefits:
  • $325/hour for in-house clinical shifts; 1.0 FTE = 2,000 hours annually; competitive shift-based compensation model that balances both cardiac and general anesthesia practices.
  • Weekday call: $70/hour; Friday night call: $80/hour; Weekend/holiday call: $80/hour; Call-back/additional time: $650 for every 2-hour increment.
  • Up to $75,000 annually in value-based incentives (dependent on quality, outcomes, and system performance).
  • High earning potential: Additional shifts available at $365/hour, with opportunities to boost earnings through extra coverage.
  • Starting bonus of up to $25,000.
  • Relocation assistance of up to $15,000.
  • Support for student loan repayment (location-specific).
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance.
  • 403(b) plan with employer contributions and matching.
  • 457(b) retirement savings plan.
  • Malpractice insurance with tail coverage.
  • Funding for CME and support for licensure.
  • Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness.

Qualifications

• Physicians: Must be board certified in a relevant clinical area or board eligible, with the expectation to achieve board certification within five years of the start date (unless earlier 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).

Responsibilities

A typical day may involve:

• Delivering 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.