Chief of Pediatric Anesthesia

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

Job summary

Shriners Children’s Ohio seeks a Chief of Pediatric Anesthesiology to lead a 3-physician team and maintain an active pediatric clinical practice in a high-volume surgical environment in Dayton.

The role oversees quality and safety, develops departmental strategy, and collaborates with pediatric burn, plastic surgery teams etc. The position is full-time with competitive compensation and benefits.

Qualifications

• MD or DO from an accredited medical school.
• Completion of an ACGME-accredited residency in Anesthesiology.
• Fellowship training in Pediatric Anesthesiology.

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

Analytical thinking

Patient-centered care

Change management

Education

MD or DO from an accredited medical school

ACGME residency in Anesthesiology

Fellowship in Pediatric Anesthesiology

Job description

Company Overview

Shriners Children’s is an organization that respects, supports, and values each other. Named as the 2025 best mid-sized employer by Forbes, we are engaged in providing excellence in patient care, embracing multi-disciplinary education, and research with global impact. We foster a learning environment that values evidenced based practice, experience, innovation, and critical thinking. Our compassion, integrity, accountability, and resilience define us as leaders in pediatric specialty care for our children and their families.

With 20+ hospitals, outpatient clinics, ambulatory care centers and outreach locations across the globe, we provide excellent care to children up to age 18 regardless of their family’s ability to pay or insurance status.

Job Description

Shriners Children’s Ohio is seeking a Chief of Pediatric 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.

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.

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.

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

Required Qualifications

• 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.


• Minimum 7 years post-residency clinical experience in anesthesiology, with a demonstrated focus on pediatrics.


• Minimum 3 years of leadership or administrative experience in an academic or hospital-based anesthesia department.


• Proven track record in clinical excellence, team leadership, quality improvement, and/or academic contributions.


• 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.


• Leadership: Ability to inspire and lead a diverse team of healthcare professionals, specifically physicians and clinicians.


• Analytical Thinking: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to drive practice improvement and strategic decision-making.


• Patient-Centric Approach: Commitment to providing exceptional care and enhancing patient experience including practice growth opportunities.


• Change Management: Skilled in managing change and leading teams through transitions effectively. Positive attitude and proactive approach.

Compensation is determined based on years of relevant experience and departmental equity.