Chief of Pediatric Anesthesia: Perioperative Leader

150 Shriners Hospitals for Children; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 350,000 - 600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Tuition assistance

Retirement matching

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Shriners Children’s St. Louis is hiring a full-time Chief of Anesthesia to lead the pediatric perioperative team.

This physician-leadership role directs clinical, educational, and research activities for pediatric anesthesiologists across perioperative services. The Chief will have oversight of two operating rooms in an all-MD model, collaborate with surgeons and rehab teams, and participate in a rotating home call schedule.

Qualifications

• Must hold an MD or DO and be board eligible/certified in Anesthesiology.
• Fellowship training in Pediatric Anesthesiology required.
• Minimum 7 years post-residency pediatric anesthesia experience.
• Experience leading a department with a multidisciplinary team.
• Eligibility for active DEA and medical licensure in the state.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership for pediatric anesthesiology services across perioperative care.
• Oversee preoperative assessment, intraoperative management, and postoperative recovery for children.
• Ensure compliance with hospital policies and regulatory standards.
• Develop protocols, pathways, and quality assurance initiatives.
• Recruit, mentor, and credential anesthesia faculty and staff.
• Manage departmental budget and strategic planning in collaboration with leadership.
• Serve on medical executive committee and participate in institution-wide planning.
• Oversee anesthesia coverage for surgical services and pain programs.
• Foster collaboration with surgeons, nurses, rehab staff, and other departments.
• Lead scholarly activities including research and education in pediatric anesthesiology.

Skills

Pediatric anesthesia

Clinical leadership

Quality improvement

Strategic planning

Team collaboration

Education

MD or DO from an accredited medical school

ACGME residency in Anesthesiology

Pediatric Anesthesiology fellowship

ABA board certification/eligibility

Active medical licensure eligibility

Job description

Shriners Children’s St. Louis is hiring a full-time Chief of Anesthesia to lead the pediatric perioperative team.

This physician-leadership role directs clinical, educational, and research activities for pediatric anesthesiologists across perioperative services. The Chief will have oversight of two operating rooms in an all-MD model, collaborate with surgeons and rehab teams, and participate in a rotating home call schedule.