Anesthesiologist

Anesthesia Specialists of Bethlehem (ASB), a physician-led private anesthesia practice with over 30 years of stability, is seeking a full-time, partnership-track anesthesiologist to join their expanding group within St. Luke's University Health Network. This opportunity is open to newly graduating residents and fellows, with strong consideration for fellowship-trained candidates. The role involves providing comprehensive anesthesia services across a large, integrated health system, focusing on a broad, collaborative practice environment with solid regional anesthesia skills.

Practice Info

• ASB is comprised of 83 anesthesiologists and 168 CRNAs.
• Provides comprehensive anesthesia services across a large, integrated health system.
• Provides coverage at 13 inpatient hospitals and 3 ambulatory surgery centers.
• St. Luke's Bethlehem Campus is a Level I Trauma Center.
• St. Luke's Anderson Campus is a Level II Trauma Center, home to a newly constructed Mother and Baby Pavilion with approximately 3,500 deliveries annually.
• Broad case mix including orthopedics, thoracic, neurosurgery, interventional radiology, urology, gynecology, ENT, vascular, bread and butter pediatrics, and general surgery.

Responsibilities

• Participate in a wide range of cases.
• Lead and staff Acute Pain Services.
• Lead and staff Surgical Optimization Clinic.
• Lead and staff Robust ERAS programs across most specialties.

Compensation

• Average total annual compensation is approximately $655,000.
• $501,000 base salary.
• $80,000 average additional compensation from voluntary call.
• $70,000 employer-funded 401(k) contribution.
• $3,000 CME allowance.
• $1,650 employer-funded HRA.
• $100,000 sign-on bonus.
• $10,000 relocation assistance.
• $500/month vehicle stipend for travel between campuses.
• $80/month cellphone stipend.

Benefits

• Blue Cross Health Insurance.
• Full reimbursement for all licensing and board fees.
• 8 weeks of paid vacation and 5 paid sick days annually.
• Partnership vote at 18 months.
• Partnership granted upon completion of two years of employment.
• One-time equity buy-in of $2,500.
• Malpractice Paid.
• Medical Insurance Paid.
• Disability Insurance Paid:
  Yes, first two years of employment.
• Retirement Plan Paid:
  Practice funded pension plan, $70k/year or max allowed by IRS.
• All interview expenses paid.

Shift & Schedule

• First and second call average approximately four calls per month.
• First call:
  Overnight once every 14 days.
• Weekdays: 3-4 pm to 7 am.
• Second call:
  Once every 14 days.
• Regular workday followed by home backup coverage after OR completion (around 7 pm).
• Post-call day off following both first and second call.
• Weekend call: 24 hours, 7am-7am, approximate 6-7 times per year.
• CRNAs are on call at all campuses.
• Optional voluntary call opportunities at smaller campuses for additional compensation.

Requirements

• Newly graduating residents and fellows are welcome to apply.
• Strong consideration given to fellowship-trained candidates.
• General anesthesiologists with solid regional anesthesia skills.
• Interest in a broad, collaborative practice environment.