Chief, Pediatric Anesthesiology | Lead & Elevate Pediatric Care

Dayton Children's; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

Dayton Children's is seeking a Chief of Anesthesiology to provide strategic, clinical, and administrative leadership for the pediatric anesthesia program. The role oversees a team of three full-time Pediatric Anesthesiologists at Dayton Children's Hospital and maintains an active clinical practice in a high-demand surgical environment.

The Chief will drive quality, safety, and operational excellence, collaborate across surgical and perioperative services, and lead recruitment and professional

Qualifications

• Fellowship in Pediatric Anesthesiology is required.
• Board certification in Anesthesiology.
• Eligible for Ohio medical licensure.
• Leadership experience in clinical or academic settings preferred.
• Strong commitment to quality, safety, and patient-centered care.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and teamwork.

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

Pediatric Anesthesiology

Quality and safety focus

Communication & teamwork

Education

Fellowship in Pediatric Anesthesiology

Board Certification in Anesthesiology

Job description

Dayton Children's is seeking a Chief of Anesthesiology to provide strategic, clinical, and administrative leadership for the pediatric anesthesia program. The role oversees a team of three full-time Pediatric Anesthesiologists at Dayton Children's Hospital and maintains an active clinical practice in a high-demand surgical environment.

The Chief will drive quality, safety, and operational excellence, collaborate across surgical and perioperative services, and lead recruitment and professional