Assistant Professor - Peds Anesthesiology

Society for Pediatric Anesthesia; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 580,000 - 800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$200,000 sign-on bonus

13 weeks off annually

18 shifts monthly

Job summary

Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital and UT Health Sciences are seeking a full-time Assistant Professor in Pediatric Anesthesiology in Memphis, TN. The role requires board eligibility or certification and an MD-equivalent with a Tennessee license.

The candidate should have completed an accredited anesthesiology residency, with pediatric fellowship preferred. On-site work is required, and the position offers a generous compensation package with a sign-on bonus and annual shifts schedule.

Qualifications

• MD or equivalent required and board-certified or eligible for ABA examination.
• Tennessee medical licensure must be current; DEA number required.
• Accredited pediatric anesthesiology residency completed; pediatric fellowship preferred.

Responsibilities

• Full-time Assistant Professor – Peds Anesthesiology at Le Bonheur Children's Hospital and UT Health Sciences.

Education

MD or equivalent

Board certified or ABA exam eligible

Accredited anesthesiology residency

Pediatric fellowship

Job description

Job Title: Assistant Professor - Peds Anesthesiology

Date Posted: 2026-09-25

Job Location: Memphis, Tenn.

Job Requirements: Qualifications:
MD or equivalent. Eligible candidates should be board certified or eligible for examination by the ABA and eligible for licensure in the State of Tennessee. Completion of an accredited anesthesiology residency required and a pediatric fellowship, sub certifications/training highly preferred. A current unrestricted licensure as a Physician in Tennessee, Current certification DEA number, Eligible for malpractice insurance, Relocation is not required, however the work is on-site.

Job Description: Le Bonheur Children's Hospital and UT Health Sciences are seeking a full-time Assistant Professor - Peds Anesthesiology.

Compensation and Benefits:

• Salary range for Board-Eligible Pediatric Anesthesiologists: $580,000 - $800,000 annually
• Salary range for Board-Certified Pediatric Anesthesiologists: $600,000 - $800,000 annually
• $200,000 sign-on bonus with a 5-year commitment
• 18 obligatory shifts monthly
• As much as 13 weeks off annually

Additional compensation is available for shifts worked in excess of 18 shifts per month.

Located in West Tennessee on the Mississippi River, Memphis is the second-largest city in the state and ranks among those with the lowest cost of living in the country. It is home to a vibrant restaurant scene, a revitalized Downtown, the Midtown Arts District, many scenic neighborhoods and an active medical district.

Memphis attractions include Elvis Presley's Graceland, the Memphis Grizzlies, historic Beale Street, the National Civil Rights Museum, the second-largest urban county park in the US, and the Memphis in May World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest.