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Detroit Medical Center Harper Hutzel Hospital - Medical Director

AnesthesiologyIncludes callFull-Time

Compensation

Pay not disclosed

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Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
Includes call
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 1mo ago · Verified live

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.

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 MentorshipOperational EfficiencyOrthopedic AnesthesiaCardiac AnesthesiaObstetric AnesthesiaNeuro AnesthesiaTrauma CareStaff Liaison

Anesthesiology — Physician Career Context

Of the 40 active Physician listings this role was benchmarked against, 5% are remote, 83% have no call, 73% require no weekends.

Physician pay on WeekdayDoc is up 11.3% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

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).

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Salary Distribution21 jobs · 12 employers

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks17 jobs · 12 employers

401k / retirement match
76%
Sign-on bonus
29%
CME allowance
24%
Loan repayment
18%
Relocation assistance
6%

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Work-life snapshot

1.5/ 10
Listing-based score

A signal to investigate—not a guarantee about the workplace.

  • Includes call

Living in Detroit

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$80k
Typical market rent
$1,341/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 (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 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.