Regional​/Pain Anesthesiologist

Anesthesia Specialists of Bethlehem is seeking a full-time, partnership-track regional or acute pain anesthesiologist to join their expanding practice due to continued growth within St. Luke's University Health Network. This premier, physician-led private practice delivers high-quality perioperative care across multiple inpatient hospitals and ambulatory surgery centers. Providers will have the opportunity to engage in a robust acute pain and regional anesthesia service supported by a collaborative multidisciplinary team.

Practice Info

• Practice is comprised of 83 anesthesiologists and 168 CRNAs
• Comprehensive anesthesia services provided across 13 inpatient hospitals and 3 ambulatory surgery centers
• Key facilities include St. Luke's Bethlehem Campus Level I Trauma Center and St. Luke's Anderson Campus Level II Trauma Center
• Diverse and balanced case mix including orthopedics, thoracic surgery, neurosurgery, interventional radiology, urology, gynecology, ENT, vascular, and general surgery
• Robust, physician-led Acute Pain and Regional Anesthesia Service

Responsibilities

• Focus on interventional pain management, including thoracic and lumbar epidurals, peripheral nerve blocks, continuous catheter techniques, and postoperative follow-up
• Lead Surgical Optimization Clinics
• Lead ERAS protocols across nearly all surgical specialties

Compensation

• Average total annual compensation package is approximately $655,000
• $501,000 base salary
• Approximately $80,000 from voluntary call opportunities
• $100,000 sign-on bonus
• One-time equity buy-in of $2,500

Benefits

• $70,000 employer-funded 401(k) contribution
• $3,000 CME allowance
• $1,650 employer-funded HRA
• $10,000 relocation assistance
• $2,000/month residency/fellowship stipend
• Blue Cross Health Insurance
• Full reimbursement for all licensing and board fees
• $500/month vehicle stipend for travel between campuses
• $80/month cellphone stipend
• 8 weeks of paid vacation and 5 paid sick days annually
• Malpractice paid
• Disability insurance paid for the first two years of employment
• Practice funded pension plan, $70k/year or max allowed by IRS
• Interview expenses paid, all expenses paid

Shift & Schedule

• Full-time
• 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
• Partnership vote at 18 months
• Partnership granted upon completion of two years of employment

Requirements

• Newly graduating regional or pain fellowship-trained anesthesiologists