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Chief Of Pediatric Anesthesia - St Louis Shriners Childrens Hospital
Clinical Leadership | Program Development | Pediatric Perioperative Care
Shriners Children's St. Louis
St. Louis, Missouri
Full-time | On-site
LEAD THE TEAM. SHAPE THE PROGRAM.
Shriners Children's St. Louis is recruiting a full-time Chief of Pediatric Anesthesia to provide strategic, clinical, and administrative leadership for its dedicated perioperative team.
This physician leader will guide the delivery of high-quality, safe, and family-centered anesthesia care across perioperative services while overseeing departmental operations, quality and safety initiatives, professional performance, and alignment with institutional goals and regulatory requirements.
Shriners Children's provides specialty care to children up to age 18, regardless of their families' ability to pay or insurance status. Its culture is grounded in compassion, integrity, accountability, innovation, evidence-based practice, education, and research.
THE OPPORTUNITY
The Chief of Pediatric Anesthesia will maintain an active clinical practice while leading the department's clinical, operational, educational, and research activities. The role serves as the primary liaison among the anesthesia department, facility leadership, and other clinical departments.
Practice highlights include:
Two operating rooms staffed daily
An all-physician anesthesia model with no CRNA supervision
A rotating 1-in-4 home-call schedule
Clinical care spanning general orthopedics, spine, upper and lower extremity, sports medicine, and select plastic surgeries
A multidisciplinary environment supported by pediatric orthopedic surgeons, Advanced Practice Providers, nursing, Physical and Occupational Therapy, and recreational therapy staff
Opportunities to advance quality, safety, professional development, operational excellence, and program growth
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Provide leadership and strategic direction for the department's clinical, educational, and research activities
Oversee pediatric anesthesia services across preoperative assessment, intraoperative management, and postoperative recovery
Maintain an active clinical practice aligned with departmental needs
Ensure compliance with hospital policies, professional guidelines, and regulatory standards, including those of The Joint Commission and CMS
Develop and implement departmental protocols, clinical pathways, and quality assurance initiatives
Recruit, retain, mentor, and support the professional development and credentialing of anesthesiology physicians and staff
Manage the departmental budget, resource allocation, and capital planning in collaboration with administrative partners
Serve on the hospital's medical executive committee and participate in institution-wide strategic planning
Oversee anesthesia coverage for surgical services, procedural areas, and applicable pain management programs
Foster collaboration among surgeons, nursing leadership, clinical teams, and hospital administration
Lead or support research, publications, and educational programs in pediatric anesthesiology
Participate in incident reviews, peer review, and the development of corrective action plans
Advance patient experience, practice improvement, and sustainable program growth
GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS
Candidates must have:
An MD or DO from an accredited medical school
Completion of an ACGME-accredited anesthesiology residency
Completion of a pediatric anesthesiology fellowship
A minimum of seven years of post-residency clinical experience in anesthesiology, with a demonstrated focus on pediatric care
Board certification or eligibility in anesthesiology through the American Board of Anesthesiology, with subspecialty certification in pediatric anesthesiology
Eligibility for active, unrestricted medical licensure in Missouri
Eligibility for active DEA registration
BLS for Healthcare Providers and PALS certification
Eligibility for hospital credentialing and clinical privileges
A record of clinical excellence, team leadership, quality improvement, and/or academic contributions
Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and strategic decision-making skills
The ability to inspire and lead a diverse team of physicians and healthcare professionals
A patient-centered approach and commitment to exceptional care and practice growth
Experience leading teams through organizational change with a positive and proactive approach
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE
Three or more years of leadership or administrative experience in an academic or hospital-based anesthesia department is highly preferred.
COMPENSATION
The annual compensation range for this position is $433,058-$804,250. Compensation is determined by relevant experience and departmental equity.
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Worksite address
st. louis, MO, 63146, US
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