Phoenix job market?

[CubsDynasty]

I wouldn’t say it’s a malignant state for anesthesiologists. I bet there’s more docs doing their own cases then supervising actually. It’s just that it’s an opt out state, with no real residency program to supply physicians, and therefore the massive demand for anesthesia comes in the form of independent CRNA practice. It’s actually a tremendous job market for anesthesiologists with most making 600-800. But there are a lot of smaller hospitals that are CRNA only.

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[ans2021]

Wow. That is good to know as I don't live in Arizona so I am not familiar with the anesthesia dynamics in Phoenix or any AZ cities. I am just looking for jobs in Phoenix area and saw a Gaswork ad for Guide Anesthesia (AzAS) and they had a "Dr" listed as the head anesthesiologist. Maybe they consider this "Dr" a CRNA Dr. I just assumed that chief Dr. is an MD/DO not DNP. I have worked with awesome CRNAs in medical direction and medical supervision models in the past. But no way would I want to go work in a place that vocalizes hostility and disdain for physicians. It's trickery for DNPs calling themselves "anesthesiologist nurse" and confusing people who are MD/DOs and patients. There have been a couple of online ads and groups which are CRNA DNP which one would not know they are CRNAs since they just have the title of "Dr" with no letters behind their last name. Trickery and Sham.

What about Gilbert and other Phoenix anesthesia groups? Banner? Are they malignant places to work at?

I interviewed with Gilbert group a few years back. DM me and I can give you what I learned back then.

 

[zizzer]

Arizona sounds like a malignant state for anesthesiologists. I don't follow or know the national lead CRNAs who have hatred for anesthesiologists, so I didn't know that some of the nation's most vocal anti-anesthesiologist movements are coming from Arizona. Had no clue. I'll probably pass on Phoenix for a job

I haven't found the state or any of the hospitals (including Banner hospitals) malignant towards anesthesiologists. To the contrary, surgeons have a lot of respect for anesthesiologists, who usually do cases themselves without residents or CRNAs. DM me if you want to hear more about a job where you do your own, sometimes high acuity cases and have the flexibility to work harder and make a lot of money or work less with more vacation and still make decent money with a great work-life balance.

 

[Dawkter]

The VA, Maricopa County (Valleywise), Indian Health Services offer lower salaries with the perk being time off, schedule flexibility, and the benefits package. It is easier to climb the ladder and have a voice at one of these institutions.

Mayo Clinic, St. Joe's, Honor Health, Banner remain competitive with salaries if you are employed by them or work for a group that covers one of these hospitals.

In the past the benefits used to make up the salary difference with locums. In the current market going 1099 + paying for your own health insurance seems to make a lot of sense while still offering the flexibility.