Detroit Medical Center Harper Hutzel Hospital - Medical Director
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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
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).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | not listed | Anesthesiology median $588k (middle half $525k–$617k)20 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost of living | Michigan index 96.2 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Anesthesiology listings in Michigan | 9 active | 790 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 5% remote · 75% no call · 60% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Michigan Physician listings: 21% state a sign-on bonus (median $50k) · 5% offer loan repayment634 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| Anesthesiology hiring demand | #15 of 28 specialties | postings stay open a median 53 days · 26% state a sign-on bonusWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 184 postings, 184 closed |
| New Anesthesiology listings | 290 in the last 30 days | 275 the 30 days before (+5%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Anesthesiology pay trend | −2.8% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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