Practice as a Pediatric Anesthesiologist at UPMC Childrens Hospital of Pittsburgh
Job Description
Our organization is on the lookout for exceptional pediatric anesthesiologists to deliver anesthesia services at our Children's Hospital. Ideal candidates should be board-certified or board-eligible in anesthesiology, have completed a fellowship in pediatric anesthesiology, and hold or be eligible for an unrestricted medical license in Pennsylvania.
Position Details- Specialties: Pediatric, acute pain, liver transplant, and cardiac anesthesia
- Schedule: Daytime shifts, Monday to Friday, from 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM or 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- On-call Requirements: In-house from 5 PM to 7:30 AM; beeper call from 6 PM to 7 AM
- CRNA Supervision: Targeting a 2:1 concurrency ratio
- Team Composition: 40 anesthesiologists and 28 CRNAs
- Academic Appointment: Yes
- New Competitive Pay Structure: Effective 2025
- Base Salary: Competitive and higher than average
- Additional Premiums: Available upon inquiry
- Career Growth: Opportunities for advancement within a robust healthcare system
- Additional Earnings: Potential for significant supplementary income
- Insurance: Health, life, and disability coverage
- Malpractice Insurance: Occurrence-based coverage
- Retirement Plans: Defined contribution plan and 403b with employer matching
- Relocation Assistance: Reimbursement for moving expenses
- CME Allowance: Support for continuing medical education
- PTO: Generous paid time off with options for additional days
Our Children's Hospital is a 313-bed acute care teaching facility located in the Lawrenceville area of Pittsburgh. It is recognized as a leader in treating pediatric conditions and diseases, pioneering new therapies, and training future pediatricians and specialists.
Consistently featured on prestigious lists, including the U.S. News & World Report's Honor Roll of Best Children's Hospitals, our facility is among the elite 6% of hospitals nationwide to achieve Magnet Recognition from the American Nurses Credentialing Center.
We are at the forefront of technology, being the first pediatric hospital in the U.S. to receive Stage 7 recognition from HIMSS Analytics for our electronic medical records. Additionally, we have been acknowledged by KLAS as the top pediatric hospital for healthcare information technology utilization.
Our hospital provides clinical services across more than 40 specialties, including advanced cardiac care at our Heart Institute and pediatric transplantation at the Hillman Center for Pediatric Transplantation. With 14 operating rooms, six of which are equipped with state-of-the-art minimally invasive technology, we are committed to excellence in pediatric care.
The Pediatric Clinical and Translational Research Center at our facility is one of the few NIH-funded centers dedicated to pediatric research, while the John G. Rangos Sr. Research Center supports a rapidly growing pediatric research program with 70 principal investigators.
Affiliated with the University of Pittsburgh, our health system is a $23 billion healthcare provider and insurer, employing 92,000 individuals, including 4,900 physicians, and operating over 40 hospitals and 800 outpatient sites.
About PittsburghPittsburgh is a dynamic mid-sized city that combines the charm of a small town with urban vibrancy. Nestled in the southwestern corner of Pennsylvania, it boasts a rich cultural scene, historical landmarks, ethnic neighborhoods, and beautiful countryside, all framed by its iconic three rivers.
The city is home to renowned cultural institutions such as the Carnegie Museums, Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy, and the National Aviary, along with major league sports teams like the Steelers, Penguins, and Pirates.
Pittsburgh is recognized as a leader in various fields, including medicine, education, and technology, and is consistently ranked among the best places for families in the U.S., known for its affordability, livability, and safety.
