OU - Pediatric Cardiac Anesthesiologist

Korn Ferry Healthcare Careers; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 509,000 - 622,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

CME days

CME allowance

Academic appointment

Teaching opportunities

Research opportunities

DEA/OBNDD fees

Job summary

Oklahoma Children’s Hospital OU Health, in partnership with Korn Ferry Healthcare Careers, seeks a Pediatric Cardiac Anesthesiologist to join a premier congenital heart disease program. You will work within a collaborative academic environment focused on complex pediatric cardiac care and participate in teaching and research.

The team handles a broad spectrum of cases including VAD, transplant, catheterization, and electrophysiology, with a robust academic appointment and opportunities for

Qualifications

• MD or DO required.
• Board certification in Anesthesiology.
• Pediatric Anesthesiology certification or eligibility.
• OK licensure eligiblity.
• Pediatric cardiac anesthesia training welcomed but not required.

Responsibilities

• Provide perioperative care for pediatric cardiac surgery patients.
• Collaborate with CRNAs, surgeons, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Participate in teaching medical students, residents, and fellows.
• Contribute to research and academic activities as available.

Education

MD or DO

Board certification in Anesthesiology

Board certification or eligibility in Pediatric Anesthesiology

Eligibility for permanent, unrestricted medical licensure in Oklahoma

Additional training in pediatric cardiac anesthesia welcomed

Job description

Job Description

Pediatric Cardiac Anesthesiologist

The University of Oklahoma Department of Anesthesiology is seeking a Pediatric Cardiac Anesthesiologist to join its faculty at Oklahoma Children’s Hospital OU Health. This is an opportunity to become an integral member of the only congenital heart disease surgical program in the state, while practicing within a collaborative academic environment focused on complex pediatric cardiac care.

Our pediatric cardiac anesthesia team provides perioperative care for more than 500 surgical cases annually, including ventricular assist device and heart transplant procedures. The team also staffs cardiac catheterization and electrophysiology cases and provides consultation for patients with congenital or acquired heart disease undergoing non-cardiac procedures.

Opportunity Highlights

• Current annual compensation of $565,000, including $50,000 in call compensation
• Additional compensation opportunities for work beyond established call expectations
• Annual Quality Metric Performance incentive opportunity of up to 5% of base salary
• 220 annual shift requirement
• 5 CME days annually and a $5,500 CME allowance
• $15,000 relocation assistance
• Department-paid DEA and OBNDD registration fees
• Academic appointment with the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine
• Dedicated pediatric cardiac anesthesia team supported by experienced CRNAs and multidisciplinary specialists
• Participation in complex congenital heart disease, VAD, transplant, catheterization, and electrophysiology care
• Opportunities to teach medical students, residents, and fellows
• Optional research and broader academic involvement

About the Heart Center

The Heart Center at Oklahoma Children’s Hospital provides advanced care to infants, children, and adults with congenital heart disease and has been nationally recognized by U.S. News & World Report for pediatric cardiology and heart surgery.

More than 150 clinicians are dedicated to the care of patients with congenital heart disease across the lifespan. The program currently includes a 24-bed cardiac critical care unit, a modern hybrid suite, and two dedicated cardiac operating rooms, with continued growth anticipated.

The Heart Center is also planning a new, freestanding heart hospital adjacent to the existing Oklahoma Children’s Hospital campus, further expanding the program’s clinical capabilities and infrastructure.

Clinical Practice

Oklahoma Children’s Hospital OU Health is part of Oklahoma’s only comprehensive academic health system and is supported by the resources of a Level I Trauma Center. This environment provides pediatric cardiac anesthesiologists with exposure to highly complex and high-acuity patients and promotes close collaboration across cardiac surgery, critical care, emergency medicine, trauma, and other pediatric subspecialties.

Who We Are Looking For

We are seeking a physician who values teamwork, collaboration, and multidisciplinary care. The ideal candidate will thrive as part of an experienced team and bring a strong commitment to the care of patients with congenital and acquired heart disease.

Candidates should meet the following qualifications:

• MD or DO
• Board certification in Anesthesiology
• Board certification or eligibility in Pediatric Anesthesiology
• Eligibility for permanent, unrestricted medical licensure in Oklahoma
• Additional training, certification, or experience in pediatric cardiac anesthesia is welcomed, but not required
• Candidates with established pediatric anesthesiology experience and a strong interest in pediatric cardiac care may also be considered for additional training within the program.

Oklahoma City offers the advantages of a growing metropolitan area with an accessible and affordable quality of life. Physicians enjoy manageable commutes, diverse housing options, excellent schools, professional sports, nationally recognized dining, cultural attractions, expansive parks, and a growing downtown.

Oklahoma City combines the professional resources of a major academic medical center with a lifestyle that allows physicians to make the most of their time outside of work.

About OU Health

OU Health is Oklahoma’s comprehensive academic health system, bringing together advanced patient care, education, and research. Faculty in the Department of Anesthesiology hold academic appointments with the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine and practice within a collaborative environment committed to clinical excellence, education, and continued growth.

Join a growing pediatric cardiac anesthesia program with the opportunity to care for highly complex patients, contribute to the future of congenital heart care in Oklahoma, and build a rewarding academic career.