Pediatric Anesthesiologist

Shriners Children's•St. Louis, MO

43d•$143,374 - $215,051•Onsite

About The Position

Shriners Children’s St. Louis is seeking three full-time Pediatric Anesthesiologists to join their perioperative team. This role involves providing expert anesthesia care for children undergoing various surgical procedures, with a focus on mid-acuity and lower pediatric patients, including complex neuromuscular cases. The position offers opportunities to utilize regional anesthesia, ultrasound-guided blocks, and advanced airway management techniques. Anesthesiologists will manage two operating rooms daily in an all-MD model, spending approximately 90% of their time in the OR, with occasional PACU and preoperative assessments. A rotating 1-in-4 home call schedule is required. The team collaborates closely with pediatric orthopedic surgeons, PT/OT, recreational therapy staff, and APPs in a multidisciplinary environment. There are no resident or fellow teaching responsibilities. Shriners Children’s provides a supportive environment for focused pediatric anesthesia practice, managing complex cases without PICU responsibilities, and fostering professional growth within a child-focused care team. This is a full-time, full-benefits eligible position, with compensation determined by a combination of years of post-fellowship experience and departmental equity.

Requirements

Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) from an accredited medical school
Completion of an ACGME accredited residency in Anesthesiology
Completion of fellowship training in Pediatric Anesthesiology
Board certification or eligibility in Anesthesiology by the American Board of Anesthesiology (ABA), with subspecialty certification in Pediatric Anesthesiology
Must possess eligibility for active and unrestricted medical licensure in the state of practice
Must possess eligibility for active DEA
Must possess Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (BLS for HCP) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification
Credentialing and privileging by the medical staff in accordance with hospital bylaws
In-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.

Nice To Haves

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 exposure

Responsibilities

Perform 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.