Pediatric Anesthesiologist

Shriners Hospitals for Children•Dayton, OH

8d•$565,843 - $651,510•Onsite

About The Position

Shriners Children’s Ohio is hiring fellowship-trained Pediatric Anesthesiologists for a full-time, benefits-eligible position. The role is based at Shriners Children’s Ohio on the campus of Dayton Children’s Hospital, with approximately 20–40% of clinical time spent providing care at Dayton Children’s. The practice provides surgical care for children with complex conditions, including craniofacial conditions, cleft lip and palate, acute burns, burn reconstruction, and selected plastic and reconstructive procedures. Physicians care for a mix of critical and non-critical pediatric patients and use techniques such as regional anesthesia, ultrasound-guided blocks, advanced airway management, and anesthesia support for laser scar revision procedures. Anesthesiologists work 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 preoperative assessments and PACU care. Surgical schedules range from one to five days per week. The position includes a rotating 1-in-4 home call schedule and no resident or fellow teaching responsibilities within the Shriners program. Physicians collaborate with a multidisciplinary team that includes pediatric burn surgeons, plastic surgeons, physician assistants, perioperative nurses, physical and occupational therapists, and recreational therapy staff. The role includes pre-anesthesia evaluation and planning; administering and monitoring anesthesia; managing pediatric airways and perioperative emergencies; coordinating care with other clinicians; providing postoperative pain management and follow-up; documenting care; and participating in quality, safety, protocol, and peer-review activities. Compensation is $565,843–$651,510, based on years of post-fellowship experience and departmental equity.

Requirements

MD or DO degree 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, with subspecialty certification in Pediatric Anesthesiology.
Eligibility for active and unrestricted medical licensure in the state of practice.
Eligibility for active DEA registration.
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.
Competence 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.
Ability to comply with documentation standards, clinical policies, and regulatory guidelines.

Nice To Haves

One to three years of post-fellowship or equivalent clinical experience in Pediatric Anesthesiology is 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 in surgical and non-surgical settings.
Monitor vital signs, anesthetic depth, and physiologic parameters during induction, maintenance, and emergence.
Manage pediatric airway techniques, including advanced airway management and ventilation strategies.
Respond to intraoperative complications and perioperative emergencies and initiate appropriate interventions.
Collaborate with surgeons, proceduralists, pediatricians, nurses, and other allied health professionals to coordinate care.
Provide postoperative pain management and follow-up, including regional anesthesia and sedation recovery monitoring.
Document assessments, procedures, and interventions in the electronic health record in accordance with regulatory and institutional standards.
Participate in departmental quality improvement, safety initiatives, clinical protocol development, and peer review.
Meet established productivity benchmarks, quality metrics, and institutional performance standards.
Allocate time in accordance with assigned clinical, surgical, administrative, and academic expectations.
May contribute to the training and supervision of residents, fellows, or students as part of academic responsibilities.