Pediatric Anesthesiologist

Shriners Children's; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 566,000 - 652,000; Full time

Job summary

Shriners Children's Ohio is seeking 3 full-time fellowship-trained Pediatric Anesthesiologists to join our perioperative team, with about 20-40% of time at Dayton Children's on the campus. The position is based in Ohio and includes an all-MD model without CRNA supervision.

We provide expert pediatric care including regional anesthesia and ultrasound-guided blocks, with a rotating 1-in-4 home call schedule and opportunities for teaching and quality improvement.

Qualifications

• MD/DO from an accredited medical school
• ACGME residency in Anesthesiology
• Fellowship in Pediatric Anesthesiology
• ABA board certification or eligibility
• Active medical license eligibility in the state
• DEA eligibility
• BLS for HCP and PALS certification
• Credentialing and privileging per hospital bylaws
• Strong understanding of pediatric physiology/pharmacology
• Ability to work in high-acuity environments with a multidisciplinary team

Responsibilities

• Pre-anesthesia evaluations and individualized plans for pediatric patients
• Administer general, regional, or monitored anesthesia care
• Monitor vitals and anesthetic depth throughout perioperative phases
• Manage pediatric airways and ventilation strategies
• Respond to intraoperative complications and emergencies
• Collaborate with surgeons and nurses to coordinate care
• Provide postoperative pain management and regional anesthesia
• Document assessments and interventions in the EHR
• Participate in quality improvement and protocol development
• May contribute to training of residents and fellows
• Maintain productivity benchmarks and institutional standards

Skills

ABA board cert/elig

BLS for HCP

PALS cert

DEA eligibility

Teamwork

Education

MD/DO from accredited medical school

ACGME residency in Anesthesiology

Fellowship in Pediatric Anesthesiology

Tools

Anesthesia equipment

Monitoring devices

Job description

Company Overview

Shriners Children's is an organization that respects, supports, and values each other. Named as the 2025 best mid-sized employer by Forbes, we are engaged in providing excellence in patient care, embracing multi-disciplinary education, and research with global impact. We foster a learning environment that values evidenced based practice, experience, innovation, and critical thinking. Our compassion, integrity, accountability, and resilience define us as leaders in pediatric specialty care for our children and their families.

With 20+ hospitals, outpatient clinics, ambulatory care centers and outreach locations across the globe, we provide excellent care to children up to age 18 regardless of their family's ability to pay or insurance status. Please click here to learn more about our locations.

Job Description

Shriners Children's Ohio is seeking 3 full-time, fellowship trained Pediatric Anesthesiologists to join our dedicated perioperative team in full or part time roles. This position is based at Shriners Children's Ohio, located on the campus of Dayton Children's Hospital, and includes a clinical practice split with approximately 20-40% of time spent providing care at Dayton Children's.

Shriners Children's Ohio specializes in providing expert surgical care for children with complex conditions, including craniofacial surgery, cleft lip and palate repair, acute burn care, burn reconstruction, and select plastic and reconstructive procedures. This role offers the opportunity to care for a diverse mix of critical and non-critical pediatric patients while utilizing advanced techniques such as regional anesthesia, ultrasound-guided blocks, advanced airway management, and anesthesia support for laser scar revision procedures.

Anesthesiologists practice in an all-MD model without CRNA supervision, typically running two operating rooms daily. Approximately 90% of clinical time is spent in the operating room, with occasional responsibilities including preoperative assessments and occasional PACU care. Surgical schedules vary from one to five days per week.

Physicians collaborate closely with a highly specialized, multidisciplinary team that includes pediatric burn surgeons, plastic surgeons, physician assistants, perioperative nurses, physical and occupational therapists, and recreational therapy staff. This position includes a rotating 1-in-4 home call schedule. There are no resident or fellow teaching responsibilities within the Shriners program.

This is a full-time, benefits-eligible position employed by Shriner's Children's Ohio. Compensation ranges from $565,843-$651,510, based on years of post-fellowship experience and departmental equity.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform pre-anesthesia evaluations and develop individualized anesthetic care plans for pediatric patients.
• Administer general, regional, or monitored anesthesia care to pediatric patients across a range of surgical and non-surgical settings.
• Monitor patient vital signs, anesthetic depth, and physiologic parameters throughout perioperative phases, including induction, maintenance, and emergence.
• Manage airway techniques appropriate for pediatric patients, including advanced airway management and ventilation strategies.
• Respond to intraoperative complications and perioperative emergencies, initiating appropriate interventions as required.
• Collaborate with surgeons, proceduralists, pediatricians, nurses, and other allied health professionals to coordinate care delivery.
• Provide postoperative pain management and follow-up, including regional anesthesia and sedation recovery monitoring.
• Document all assessments, procedures, and interventions in the electronic health record in compliance with regulatory and institutional standards.
• Participate in departmental quality improvement, safety initiatives, clinical protocol development, and peer review processes.
• May contribute to the training and supervision of residents, fellows, or students as part of academic responsibilities.
• Maintain accountability for meeting established productivity benchmarks (e.g. wRVUS), quality metrics, and institutional performance standards
• Ensure time is allocated in accordance with assigned clinical, surgical, administrative, and academic expectations.

Required Qualifications

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) from an accredited medical school
• Completion of an ACGME accredited residency in Anesthesiology
• Completion of fellowship training in Pediatric Anesthesiology
• Minimum 1-3 years of post-fellowship or equivalent clinical experience in Pediatric Anesthesiology preferred; recent fellowship graduates will be considered based on training and clinical exposure
• Board certification or eligibility in Anesthesiology by the American Board of Anesthesiology (ABA), with subspecialty certification in Pediatric Anesthesiology
• Must possess eligibility for active and unrestricted medical licensure in the state of practice
• Must possess eligibility for active DEA
• Must possess Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (BLS for HCP) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification
• Credentialing and privileging by the medical staff in accordance with hospital bylaws
• In-depth understanding of pediatric physiology, pharmacology, and anesthesia-specific considerations in neonates through adolescents.
• Competency in administering a broad range of anesthetic techniques appropriate for pediatric populations.
• Proficiency in advanced airway management, vascular access, and resuscitative techniques in pediatric patients.
• Familiarity with anesthesia equipment, monitoring devices, and safety protocols.
• Ability to work effectively in high-acuity, time-sensitive environments, including emergency and trauma settings.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and teamwork skills with multidisciplinary care providers and patient families.
• Compliance with documentation standards, clinical policies, and regulatory guidelines.

Compensation is determined based on years of relevant experience and departmental equity.