Pediatric Anesthesiologist

AMN Healthcare; Galveston (TX); On-site; USD 250,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

UTMB’s Department of Anesthesiology invites Pediatric Anesthesiology faculty to join an expanding academic program on the Texas Gulf Coast. This role combines clinical care across pediatric surgical anesthesia, procedural anesthesia, and perioperative management with opportunities for teaching and scholarly activity.

You will contribute to resident and fellow education, engage in quality improvement projects, and help shape pediatric anesthesia services at UTMB and Shriners Children's Texas.

Qualifications

• Board certification or eligibility in anesthesiology.
• Completion of pediatric anesthesiology fellowship training.
• Texas medical licensure eligibility.
• Interest in academic medicine, education, mentorship, and collaborative practice.

Responsibilities

• Join a rapidly expanding program with institutional support.
• Participate in resident and fellow education and simulation programs.
• Engage in quality improvement initiatives and scholarly activities.
• Provide pediatric anesthesia across multiple clinical environments including pediatric burn anesthesia.

Skills

Academic medicine interest

Education involvement

Collaborative practice

Education

Board Certified or Board Eligible in Anesthesiology

Completion of Pediatric Anesthesiology fellowship training

Eligible for Texas medical licensure

Job description

Job Description & Requirements

Pediatric Anesthesiologist

StartDate: ASAP

The Department of Anesthesiology at the University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) seeks Pediatric Anesthesiology faculty to join a growing academic program during an exciting period of expansion and transformation.

This opportunity offers the chance to make a lasting impact on one of Texas' most ambitious pediatric growth initiatives while practicing within a highly collaborative department known for strong physician retention, faculty support, and academic excellence.

UTMB is actively investing in the future of pediatric care, including expansion of pediatric surgical services and growth of pediatric operating capacity.

Faculty joining the program today will have the opportunity to help shape the future direction of pediatric anesthesia throughout the institution.

This academic faculty position spans a diverse clinical environment that includes pediatric surgical anesthesia, procedural anesthesia, complex perioperative care, and pediatric burn anesthesia through Shriners Children's Texas.

The department's long-term vision includes continued expansion of pediatric services and progression toward an increasingly pediatric-focused practice model.

Opportunity Highlights

• Join a rapidly expanding Pediatric Anesthesiology program with significant institutional support and investment.
• Help build the future pediatric surgical platform at one of Texas' premier academic medical centers.
• Practice across multiple clinical environments, including pediatric burn anesthesia at Shriners Children's Texas.
• Become part of a collaborative, family-oriented department known for strong physician retention and collegial culture.
• Participate in resident and fellow education, simulation programs, quality improvement initiatives, and scholarly activities. Residents participate in almost every case.
• Benefit from leadership support for academic development, teaching, and career growth.
• Contribute to a department where residents participate in every case and education remains a core priority.

Candidate Qualifications

• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Anesthesiology
• Completion of Pediatric Anesthesiology fellowship training
• Eligible for Texas medical licensure
• Interest in academic medicine, education, mentorship, and collaborative practice environments

Community Information

Located on the Texas Gulf Coast, Galveston offers coastal living, easy access to Houston, a lower cost of living than many major metropolitan areas, and a strong sense of community. Galveston and the surrounding communities offer a range of strong public and private school options, including nationally recognized magnet programs in Galveston and highly regarded school districts in nearby communities such as Friendswood, Clear Lake, League City, and Pearland. Physicians enjoy the benefits of academic medicine while living in a region known for beaches, outdoor recreation, historic charm, and access to one of the nation's largest healthcare markets.

Facility Location

Tucked along the Gulf Coast region, Galveston is a hip beach town with plenty to keep you busy when not working. From the eclectic boutiques and galleries to the famed historic neighborhoods, people flock from all over the U.S. to visit the city’s sandy beaches. Stopover at Moody Gardens to see aquariums and other attractions, or visit the trendy area known as "The Strand" for its yearly Mardi Gras celebration.