Director, Pediatric Anesthesia

Northwell Health Physician Partners; New York (NY); On-site; USD 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwell Health Physician Partners is seeking a Director of Pediatric Anesthesia at Staten Island University Hospital in New York. This role requires an MD/DO, board certification in Anesthesiology, and fellowship training in Pediatric Anesthesiology. Responsibilities include clinical leadership, mentorship in an accredited residency program, and expanding pediatric anesthesia services. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in clinical excellence and medical education, joining a large, collaborative team dedicated to providing world-class care.

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree required.
• Required board certification in Anesthesiology.
• Fellowship in Pediatric Anesthesiology necessary.
• Leadership in teaching and mentoring is crucial.

Responsibilities

• Oversee pediatric anesthesia care and provide expert clinical leadership.
• Lead and mentor residents in an ACGME-accredited program.
• Drive the growth of ambulatory pediatric anesthesia services.

Skills

Leadership in clinical settings

Mentorship and teaching

Expertise in pediatric anesthesia care

Curriculum development

Education

MD/DO degree from an accredited institution

Board Certified in Anesthesiology

Fellowship training in Pediatric Anesthesiology

Board Certification or eligibility in Pediatric Anesthesiology

New York State medical license

Job description

Staten Island University Hospital (SIUH), part of Northwell Health, is seeking a Director of Pediatric Anesthesia. This is a prime opportunity for a physician-educator to lead a critical service and play a key role in their accredited Anesthesia Residency Program.

The successful candidate will join a large, collaborative department, with autonomy for clinical innovation and the opportunity to mentor the physicians of tomorrow. Staten Island University Hospital is the borough's major teaching hospital. With two campuses and 668 beds, we are delivering world‑class care to the New York metropolitan area and beyond.

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

As the Director of Pediatric Anesthesia, you will be the clinical and academic leader for the subspecialty. This multifaceted role is ideal for a leader passionate about clinical excellence and medical education in a vibrant teaching environment.

• Clinical & Administrative Leadership: Providing expert oversight and coordination of complex pediatric anesthesia care, serving as the primary clinical resource.

• Academic Leadership & Mentorship: Shaping future anesthesiologists within the ACGME-accredited residency program through direct teaching, supervision, and curriculum development.

• Strategic Program Growth: Driving the development and expansion of ambulatory pediatric anesthesia services, innovating to enhance patient access and meet community needs.

The successful candidate will have a pivotal role as a faculty leader and mentor within an ACGME-accredited Anesthesia Residency Program. The Director will join a collegial department of 48 attending anesthesiologists in an academic setting, providing oversight of a diverse and growing pediatric caseload (approximately 1,600 cases per year), offering ample teaching opportunities. This includes access to the extensive resources, professional development, and collaborative network of Northwell Health. This balanced role combines high-level clinical practice with advancing academic medicine.

CANDIDATE QUALIFICATIONS

• MD/DO degree from an accredited institution.

• Board Certified in Anesthesiology.

• Fellowship training in Pediatric Anesthesiology.

• Board Certification or eligibility in Pediatric Anesthesiology.

• New York State medical license.

• A strong passion for teaching, mentorship, and resident education is essential. Demonstrated leadership experience.