Job Description

Employment Type: Full-time
Relocation Assistance Available - Yes
Job ID: 3338454

Position Summary

As an integral member of the pediatric heart program, the incoming anesthesiologist will provide a combination of cardiac and general pediatric anesthetic services. The evolving heart program includes cardiac surgery and interventional cardiology, and the current team consists of:

• One dedicated pediatric cardiac surgeon

• One interventional cardiologist

• One electrophysiologist

• One pediatric cardiac anesthesiologist

The successful candidate will work closely with a team of 11 general anesthesiologists, contributing to complex congenital cardiac cases while also participating in the broader pediatric surgical services. The position does not require in-house overnight call ; instead, call responsibilities are rotated and handled from home, shared among a collaborative group that includes part-time, as-needed cardiac anesthesia providers.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer anesthetics to infants, children, and adolescents for a variety of surgical procedures, including congenital cardiac interventions.

• Collaborate in the development and enhancement of a comprehensive pediatric cardiac anesthesia service.

• Work as part of a multidisciplinary team to ensure continuity and quality of care in perioperative settings.

• Participate in academic and educational initiatives as part of an expanding clinical program.

• Support performance improvement efforts, clinical protocols, and pediatric perioperative safety initiatives.

Required Experience & Credentials

• Minimum of 3–4 years of experience within a high-volume pediatric cardiac program .

• Completion of an ACGME-accredited pediatric anesthesiology fellowship .

• Additional fellowship or equivalent advanced training in pediatric cardiac anesthesia (preferably a dedicated one-year program).

• Board Certification or Eligibility in Pediatric Anesthesiology .

• Demonstrated expertise in managing congenital heart cases and working in pediatric perioperative settings.

Technical & Job Skills

• Pediatric general and cardiac anesthesia administration

• Congenital heart defect management during surgery

• Proficiency with pediatric cardiac bypass protocols

• Advanced monitoring for pediatric heart cases

• Crisis management in pediatric operative environments

• Team-based communication with surgical and intensive care staff

• Experience with pediatric regional anesthesia techniques

• Involvement in quality improvement and safety initiatives

• Knowledge of pediatric pharmacology and hemodynamic monitoring

Benefits & Incentives

• Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision, life, and disability)

• Generous paid time-off package

• Retirement savings plan with automatic employer contribution and matching

• Tax-free commuter benefits (parking or transit)

• Paid CME time and financial support for continuing education

• Malpractice coverage including tail insurance

• Relocation support provided to qualified candidates

• Immigration assistance for applicable cases

• Collaborative academic and clinical work environment

Candidate Profile

• Holds relevant fellowship training and has at least two years of post-fellowship experience in pediatric cardiac anesthesia.

• Has experience within an established pediatric heart program.

• Brings strong clinical acumen and team-focused communication skills.

• Demonstrates adaptability, initiative, and the ability to work across a spectrum of pediatric surgical disciplines.

• Maintains credentials and continuing education in pediatric anesthesia best practices.

• Committed to long-term program development in an academic pediatric environment.

Job ID: 3338454

Note: Resumes will be maintained in strict confidentiality until such time as we engage in a detailed discussion regarding a specific opportunity, and both parties mutually agree to proceed. We consistently receive new opportunities every day. Should your professional background closely align with the specific requirements of our client, we will promptly reach out to you to initiate further exploration of potential opportunities.

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