Pediatric Anesthesiologist

Pediatric Anesthesiologist Opportunity At Shriners Children's OhioShriners Children's Ohio is seeking three full-time, fellowship trained pediatric anesthesiologists to join our dedicated perioperative team in full or part time roles. This position is based at Shriners Children's Ohio, located on the campus of Dayton Children's Hospital, and includes a clinical practice split with approximately 20–40% of time spent providing care at Dayton Children's.Shriners Children's Ohio specializes in providing expert surgical care for children with complex conditions, including craniofacial surgery, cleft lip and palate repair, acute burn care, burn reconstruction, and select plastic and reconstructive procedures. This role offers the opportunity to care for a diverse mix of critical and non-critical pediatric patients while utilizing advanced techniques such as regional anesthesia, ultrasound-guided blocks, advanced airway management, and anesthesia support for laser scar revision procedures.Anesthesiologists practice in an all-MD model without CRNA supervision, typically running two operating rooms daily. Approximately 90% of clinical time is spent in the operating room, with occasional responsibilities including preoperative assessments and occasional PACU care. Surgical schedules vary from one to five days per week.Physicians collaborate closely with a highly specialized, multidisciplinary team that includes pediatric burn surgeons, plastic surgeons, physician assistants, perioperative nurses, physical and occupational therapists, and recreational therapy staff. This position includes a rotating 1-in-4 home call schedule. There are no resident or fellow teaching responsibilities within the Shriners program.This is a full-time, benefits-eligible position employed by Shriner's Children's Ohio. Compensation ranges from $565,843–$651,510, based on years of post-fellowship experience and departmental equity.Key ResponsibilitiesPerform pre-anesthesia evaluations and develop individualized anesthetic care plans for pediatric patients.Administer general, regional, or monitored anesthesia care to pediatric patients across a range of surgical and non-surgical settings.Monitor patient vital signs, anesthetic depth, and physiologic parameters throughout perioperative phases, including induction, maintenance, and emergence.Manage airway techniques appropriate for pediatric patients, including advanced airway management and ventilation strategies.Respond to intraoperative complications and perioperative emergencies, initiating appropriate interventions as required.Collaborate with surgeons, proceduralists, pediatricians, nurses, and other allied health professionals to coordinate care delivery.Provide postoperative pain management and follow-up, including regional anesthesia and sedation recovery monitoring.Document all assessments, procedures, and interventions in the electronic health record in compliance with regulatory and institutional standards.Participate in departmental quality improvement, safety initiatives, clinical protocol development, and peer review processes.May contribute to the training and supervision of residents, fellows, or students as part of academic responsibilities.Maintain accountability for meeting established productivity benchmarks (e.g. wRVUS), quality metrics, and institutional performance standards.Ensure time is allocated in accordance with assigned clinical, surgical, administrative, and academic expectations.Required QualificationsDoctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) from an accredited medical schoolCompletion of an ACGME accredited residency in AnesthesiologyCompletion of fellowship training in Pediatric AnesthesiologyMinimum 1-3 years of post-fellowship or equivalent clinical experience in Pediatric Anesthesiology preferred; recent fellowship graduates will be considered based on training and clinical exposureBoard certification or eligibility in Anesthesiology by the American Board of Anesthesiology (ABA), with subspecialty certification in Pediatric AnesthesiologyMust possess eligibility for active and unrestricted medical licensure in the state of practiceMust possess eligibility for active DEAMust possess Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (BLS for HCP) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certificationCredentialing and privileging by the medical staff in accordance with hospital bylawsIn-depth understanding of pediatric physiology, pharmacology, and anesthesia-specific considerations in neonates through adolescents.Competency in administering a broad range of anesthetic techniques appropriate for pediatric populations.Proficiency in advanced airway management, vascular access, and resuscitative techniques in pediatric patients.Familiarity with anesthesia equipment, monitoring devices, and safety protocols.Ability to work effectively in high-acuity, time-sensitive environments, including emergency and trauma settings.Strong interpersonal, communication, and teamwork skills with multidisciplinary care providers and patient families.Compliance with documentation standards, clinical policies, and regulatory guidelines.Compensation is determined based on years of relevant experience and departmental equity.