Medical Director Pediatric Cardiac Anesthesiology

Society for Pediatric Anesthesia; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 350,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Children's National Hospital in Washington, DC, is seeking a Medical Director of pediatric cardiac anesthesiology to lead clinical operations for congenital heart disease patients and advance quality, safety, and outcomes. The role involves academic duties, fellowship education, and research support within the heart institute.

The position collaborates with the Heart and Lung center, supports a multidisciplinary team, and offers a competitive compensation package along with a protected post-call

Qualifications

• MD/DO degree and board certification in anesthesiology and pediatric anesthesiology (or equivalent).
• Minimum of 3 years of congenital cardiac anesthesiology experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee clinical operations for congenital heart disease patients requiring anesthesia for cardiac or non-cardiac procedures.
• Improve and maintain quality metrics and patient safety; drive system-based processes.
• Promote education for advanced cardiac anesthesia fellows and support research initiatives for the heart institute.
• Collaborate with the Heart and Lung center and affiliated academic partners to sustain a high-performing program.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Quality improvement

Education/mentorship

Education

MD/DO

Board certification in anesthesiology

Board certification in pediatric anesthesiology

Job description

Job Title: Medical Director Pediatric Cardiac Anesthesiology

Date Posted: 2026-08-31

Job Location: Washington, DC

Job Requirements: Children's National Hospital in Washington, DC, is proud to offer a dynamic and rewarding career opportunity as Medical Director of pediatric cardiac anesthesiology.
An MD or DO degree, board certification in anesthesiology and pediatric anesthesiology (or equivalent) with ongoing maintenance of certification and meet credentialing requirements for Children's National Hospital Division of Anesthesiology, Pain, and Perioperative Medicine. Minimum of 3 years of congenital cardiac anesthesiology experience.
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Job Description: Physician holding this role is responsible for overseeing clinical operations for patients with congenital heart disease requiring anesthesia for cardiac surgery or for non-cardiac procedures. This role also functions to improve and maintain quality metrics, patient safety, and system-based processes for patients with congenital heart disease. Academic responsibilities include promoting education for our advanced cardiac anesthesia fellows and supporting research initiatives for the heart institute.
The Heart and Lung center at Children's National includes a 26-bed CICU, a 24-bed intermediate care unit, and a 4-bed cardiac anesthesia recovery unit. On average, our program performs around 350 pediatric cardiac bypass cases, 15-first stage single ventricle palliations, 12 heart transplants, and 800 cardiac catheterizations per year. Join a cohesive and highly collegial team where compensation is competitive and call is taken from home with a protected post-call day off.
Enjoy academic affiliation and a faculty position with George Washington University School of Health Sciences, with promotional tracks available. Pediatric anesthesiology division includes experienced certified anesthesiologist assistants (CAAs), fellows, residents, APPs and RNs, and supports the education of 7 to 8 core pediatric anesthesiology fellows plus 2 advanced cardiac anesthesia fellows per year, anesthesiology residents and Anesthesia Assistant students.