To our prospective teammates,

I am honored to serve as the medical director for Sound Anesthesia’s practice at Banner University Medical Center. I have been part of the Sound Anesthesia team for the past year and take immense pride in the anesthesia program we have built and serve as a model of success well into the future. This is a unique opportunity allowing physicians (new graduates welcome to apply) to join a team emphasizing a positive culture, patient safety, and quality clinical care. I would like to extend a warm invitation to learn more about our people, practice, and unwavering purpose.

People

• We are seeking a team of highly motivated, clinically skilled anesthesiologists to become part of our care team model practice.
• We have a talented group of mostly fellowship-trained physicians and some of the strongest CRNAs in the Valley.
• Our team consists of 16 anesthesiologists and 39 CRNAs.
• Sound Anesthesia is composed of a rich tapestry of clinicians hailing from diverse geographic, educational, and training backgrounds, each of whom relies on and learns from one another in our shared commitment to patient care.
• We foster close collaboration with our surgical and perioperative colleagues, ensuring that we collectively provide the highest standard of anesthesia care for the Phoenix community.
• Our team enjoys high retention rates and collaboratively ensures coverage for time off.

Practice

• Banner University Medical Center is a nationally recognized and busy 733-bed academic Level I Trauma Center and is one of Arizona’s leading hospitals.
• Physicians act in a supervisory role but enjoy a good amount of clinical work performed independently. W2 or 1099 contract options are available.
• Compensation is guaranteed at $425,000 for W2 or $442,500 for 1099. You can pick up extra shifts for extra pay.
• A $25,000 quality bonus and sign-on bonus are available.
• 8 weeks of scheduled time off annually.
• Our benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, life, and AD&D insurance, long- and short-term disability coverage, a 401k plan with a matching component, paid medical malpractice insurance, tail coverage, and an annual CME allowance.

Purpose

• We put patients first. Always.
• We strongly support personal and professional growth and development within our anesthesia practice, providing opportunities for you to explore new avenues locally and within the broader medical group.
• We take pride in our community-minded approach, actively encouraging team members to contribute to community health and wellness both within and outside the hospital.

Phoenix, the capital of Arizona, is known as the Valley of the Sun and one of the largest metropolitan areas in the country, with a population of over four million people. The city is a multicultural and educated population with an abundance of spas, resorts, and golf courses, bounded by national forests.

If you wish to explore this exciting opportunity, please reach out to my recruiting partner, who will connect you with me.

Dr. Erik Dong DO
Medical Director