Physician - Anesthesiology

Position: Perm - Physician - Anesthesiology
Location: Jackson, MI (Henry Ford Jackson Hospital)

Overview:
Henry Ford Health System is seeking a highly qualified, full-time Anesthesiologist with Critical Care fellowship training to join our dynamic team at Henry Ford Jackson Hospital, a Level 2 Trauma Center in Jackson, Michigan. This position offers a rewarding opportunity to provide high-quality care in a collaborative environment, with significant opportunities for professional growth and advancement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver comprehensive anesthesia services across a variety of settings, including the operating room, obstetrics, and pediatric cases.
• Provide 8 to 12 weeks of dedicated service annually in the Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU), including home call coverage.
• Lead and collaborate with a growing team of Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) in managing complex postoperative patients recovering from cardiac surgery, major vascular procedures, and TAVR.
• Share anesthesia call duties proportionally based on ICU coverage requirements.
• Participate actively in clinical decision-making, protocol development, and multidisciplinary care coordination.
• Engage in teaching and mentoring residents and APPs, fostering a culture of clinical excellence, safety, and continuous improvement.
• Record and document patient care seamlessly using Epic EMR.
• Contribute to quality improvement initiatives and departmental policies in a fast-paced trauma center setting.

Qualifications:

• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Anesthesiology.
• Critical Care fellowship training strongly preferred.
• Valid DEA certification.
• Current BLS, PALS, and ABLS certifications.
• Candidates must be available to start ASAP.
• H1B and J1 Visa candidates are welcomed.
• Not suitable for locum/locum-to-perm candidates, or those with lapsed board certification.
• Candidates must be willing to commute within one hour of Jackson, MI, and prefer consistent shift schedules as described.

Conditions of Employment:

• Successful completion of credentialing and privileging processes.
• Compliance with Henry Ford Health System's health screening and COVID-19 vaccination policies (exemptions for medical or religious reasons permitted).
• Maintain current certification and licensure.

Compensation and Benefits:

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience; salary expectations can be submitted in advance.
• Starting bonus and/or educational loan forgiveness may be available for qualified candidates.
• Relocation assistance provided.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) and Health Savings Accounts (HSAs).
• Life, disability, and accidental death and dismemberment insurance.
• Employer-sponsored retirement plans with contribution options.
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO), including vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
• Continuing medical education (CME) allowance and tuition reimbursement programs.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for mental health and wellness support.
• Opportunities for career development and advancement within Henry Ford Health System.
• Employee discounts on various services and products.

VMS Certification Requirements:

• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
• ABLS (Advanced Burn Life Support)
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Anesthesiology
• DEA certification

This position offers a unique environment to practice in a collaborative, patient-centered setting with a committed team. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply promptly to join our dedicated team at Henry Ford Jackson Hospital.