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Detroit, Michigan

Detroit Medical Center Harper Hutzel Hospital - Medical Director

AnesthesiologyIncludes callFull-Time

Compensation

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Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

Role Overview

Elevate Your Career with NorthStar Anesthesia!

Join us as the Medical Director at Detroit Medical Center Harper Hutzel Hospital in Detroit, MI. This full-time, W2 opportunity offers a chance to lead, grow, and thrive in a supportive environment with an exceptional culture.

Summary of Job & Facility Description

  • Run 25 rooms daily, Medical direction model.
  • Level 2 Trauma Hospital
  • The Medical Director of Anesthesia is responsible for serving as the primary liaison between NorthStar, hospital administration and anesthesia staff. This person is responsible for assuring the ongoing development and implementation of policies and procedures that guide and support the provision of medical staff services at his/her facility.
  • The Medical Director will be responsible for the medical leadership, clinical oversight and patient care for the anesthesia department.
  • Cases include: orthopedic, neuro, neurovascular, cardiac, thoracic, OB (tertiary high risk OB referral center), general, ophthalmology, urology, ENT, oncology.

What Success Looks Like:- Shape the Future of Anesthesia Care: Set clinical objectives and uphold patient care standards.- Collaborate: Work with physician leadership to foster excellence and teamwork.- Mentor & Support: Encourage professional growth among anesthesia staff.- Drive Improvement: Enhance patient outcomes and operational efficiency.

Qualifications:- Seeking leaders with a growth mindset and a passion for excellence.- ABA/AOBA certification and state licensing required.- Proven ability to inspire teams and collaborate effectively.- Strong understanding of anesthesia business.

Join a collaborative care team in one of the most established anesthesia practices. Ready to make a meaningful impact? Apply now!

About NorthStar

NorthStar Anesthesia is a company of caregivers, founded by an anesthesiologist and a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA).

With more than 4,000 anesthesiologists and CRNAs under its banner, NorthStar partners with more than 280 client sites across over 20 states and counting to deliver a more productive and efficient model of anesthesia care.

Its "care team" approach focuses on the provision of high-quality care while measurably improving operating room performance. Candidates can find more details on our anesthesiologist jobs and CRNA jobs pages.

Find your next role by visiting our anesthesiologist jobs and CRNA jobs pages.

Key Responsibilities

The Medical Director serves as the primary liaison between NorthStar, hospital administration, and anesthesia staff while overseeing clinical operations and patient care. They are responsible for developing policies, setting clinical objectives, and mentoring staff to ensure high-quality anesthesia services.

Requirements

Candidates must hold ABA or AOBA certification and possess a valid state medical license. A strong background in anesthesia business and proven leadership experience in inspiring teams are required.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
10+ years of experience

Key Skills

Policy DevelopmentTeam MentorshipOrthopedic AnesthesiaCardiac AnesthesiaObstetric AnesthesiaNeuro AnesthesiaTrauma CareStaff Liaison

Anesthesiology — Physician Career Context

Of the 40 active Anesthesiology listings this role was benchmarked against, 5% are remote, 75% have no call, 60% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Michigan is 96.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.8% of Michigan clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

What does the Anesthesiology market look like in Michigan?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedAnesthesiology median $588k (middle half $525k–$617k)20 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingMichigan index 96.2US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Anesthesiology listings in Michigan9 active790 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 5% remote · 75% no call · 60% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedMichigan Physician listings: 21% state a sign-on bonus (median $50k) · 5% offer loan repayment634 active listings, Nov 2026
Anesthesiology hiring demand#15 of 28 specialtiespostings stay open a median 53 days · 26% state a sign-on bonusWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 184 postings, 184 closed
New Anesthesiology listings290 in the last 30 days275 the 30 days before (+5%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Anesthesiology pay trend−2.8% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024), WeekdayDoc Hiring Index; as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

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401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
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Loan repayment
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Relocation assistance
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Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 1.5
Below most Anesthesiology listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 784 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes call

Living in Detroit

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$79k
Typical market rent
$1,328/mo
Residents’ average commute
25 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
100.3
State income tax
Up to 4.3%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.