Chief of Anesthesiology

Shriners Hospitals for Children; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 650,000 - 733,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Tuition reimbursement

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Retirement plans and matching

Job summary

Shriners Children's Ohio, operating within Dayton Children's Hospital, seeks a Chief of Anesthesiology to lead a pediatric anesthesia program and maintain an active clinical practice. The role focuses on strategy, quality, and team development in a two OR, all-MD setting.

The successful candidate will direct a team of Pediatric Anesthesiologists, oversee recruitment, and ensure exceptional care for complex pediatric cases including craniofacial and burn procedures, while advancing departmental

Qualifications

• Fellowship training in Pediatric Anesthesiology required.
• Board certification in Anesthesiology.
• Eligible for medical licensure in Ohio.
• Demonstrated leadership experience in a clinical or academic setting preferred.
• Strong commitment to quality, safety, and patient-centered care.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall leadership and strategic direction for the anesthesia department.
• Oversee clinical quality, patient safety, and performance improvement initiatives.
• Maintain an active clinical practice delivering pediatric anesthesia care.
• Supervise, mentor, and support a team of Pediatric Anesthesiologists.
• Lead physician recruitment, onboarding, and professional development.
• Manage operational workflows, scheduling, and departmental efficiency.
• Serve as the primary liaison between anesthesia, hospital leadership, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Collaborate closely with surgical and perioperative partners to ensure coordinated, high-quality care.

Skills

Leadership experience

Quality and safety focus

Communication and collaboration

Team building

Education

Fellowship in Pediatric Anesthesiology

Job description

Chief of Anesthesiology

Shriners Children's Ohio in partnership with Dayton Children's Hospital - Dayton, Ohio

Shriners Children's Ohio is seeking a Chief of Anesthesiology to provide strategic, clinical, and administrative leadership for our pediatric anesthesia program. This physician leader will oversee a team of 3 full-time Pediatric Anesthesiologists while maintaining an active clinical practice within a highly specialized surgical environment.

Based within Dayton Children's Hospital, this role offers a unique opportunity to lead a high-performing anesthesia team dedicated to delivering exceptional care for children undergoing complex procedures, including craniofacial surgery, cleft lip and palate repair, acute burn care, burn reconstruction, and select plastic and reconstructive surgeries.

The Chief will play a critical role in advancing departmental performance, ensuring the highest standards of quality and safety, and aligning anesthesia services with institutional priorities and growth initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide overall leadership and strategic direction for the anesthesia department
• Oversee clinical quality, patient safety, and performance improvement initiatives
• Maintain an active clinical practice delivering pediatric anesthesia care
• Supervise, mentor, and support a team of Pediatric Anesthesiologists
• Lead physician recruitment, onboarding, and professional development
• Manage operational workflows, scheduling, and departmental efficiency
• Serve as the primary liaison between anesthesia, hospital leadership, and multidisciplinary teams
• Collaborate closely with surgical and perioperative partners to ensure coordinated, high-quality care

Clinical Practice

The anesthesia team operates in an all-MD model without CRNA supervision, running two operating rooms daily. Physicians spend approximately 90% of their time in the operating room, with additional responsibilities including preoperative assessments and occasional PACU coverage.

The clinical environment includes a diverse mix of critical and non-critical pediatric patients and offers opportunities to utilize:

• Regional anesthesia
• Ultrasound-guided blocks
• Advanced airway management
• Anesthesia support for laser scar revision procedures

Physicians work closely with a multidisciplinary team that includes pediatric burn surgeons, plastic surgeons, physician assistants, surgical technologists, perioperative nurses, physical and occupational therapists, recreational therapy staff, and advanced practice providers.

The position includes participation in a rotating 1-in-4 home call schedule. There are no resident or fellow teaching responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Fellowship training in Pediatric Anesthesiology required
• Board certified in Anesthesiology
• Eligible for medical licensure in the state of Ohio
• Demonstrated leadership experience in a clinical or academic setting preferred
• Strong commitment to quality, safety, and patient-centered care
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and team-building skills

Why Shriners Children's?

Shriners Children's is a globally recognized pediatric healthcare system specializing in burn care, orthopedics, spinal cord injury, cleft lip and palate, and other pediatric subspecialties. We provide care to children regardless of a family's ability to pay, driven by a mission to improve lives through clinical excellence, research, and education.

Highlights include:

• Ranked a Top Midsized Employer by Forbes and Statista (2025)
• Multiple hospitals ranked among U.S. News & World Report's Best Children's Hospitals
• Recipient of 9 Press Ganey Awards for Patient Experience (2025)
• $20 million annually in research funding supporting innovation and discovery

About Shriners Children's Ohio

Shriners Children's Ohio has been providing hope and healing since 1968, serving patients from across the region and internationally. The hospital specializes in pediatric burn care, plastic and reconstructive surgery, cleft lip and palate, and complex skin and wound conditions.

Located within Dayton Children's Hospital, Shriners Children's Ohio was the first in the system to implement a hospital-within-a-hospital model, creating a highly collaborative and efficient care environment.

Compensation & Benefits

This is a full-time, benefits-eligible leadership position employed by Shriners Children's Ohio. Compensation ranges from $650,000-$733,000, based on experience, leadership background, and internal equity.

Benefits include:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance: Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options available
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan with generous employer match, 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan, and Defined Contribution Supplemental Retirement Plan
• Generous budget and time off for Continuing Medical Education (CME)
• Employer sponsored professional liability coverage
• Relocation assistance
• School Loan Forgiveness and Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Basic Life/AD&D and Short-Term Disability Insurance provided at no cost
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Extended Illness Bank (EIB)
• Voluntary Benefits: Long Term Disability Insurance, Critical Illness/Accident Insurance, hospital indemnity coverage, identity theft protection, and more.