Pediatric Anesthesiologist

Anesthesia Specialists of Bethlehem (ASB) is seeking a full-time, partnership-track pediatric anesthesiologist to join their expanding group within St. Luke's University Health Network. This position offers a unique opportunity to provide anesthesia care for both pediatric and adult patients across a large, integrated health system. The role is open to newly graduating pediatric anesthesia fellows and features comprehensive call opportunities, robust compensation, and a clear partnership track.

Practice Info

• ASB is comprised of 90 anesthesiologists and 180 CRNAs
• Anesthesia services provided across 13 inpatient hospitals and 3 ambulatory surgery centers
• St. Luke's Bethlehem Campus is a Level I Trauma Center and primary inpatient facility
• 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
• Supported by a dedicated team of fellowship-trained cardiac anesthesiologists and intensivists who manage ICU care
• Broad and diverse case mix, including orthopedics, thoracic surgery, neurosurgery, interventional radiology, urology, gynecology, ENT, vascular, and general surgery
• University Hospital campus in Bethlehem includes an inpatient pediatric care unit, an 8-bed Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU), and a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)
• Pediatric services include general surgery, ENT, urology, cosmetic plastic surgery, and anesthesia for pediatric MRI
• Pediatric anesthesia coverage is supported by a dedicated team of CRNAs who also participate in call coverage
• Physicians lead and staff Acute Pain Services, Surgical Optimization Clinics, and ERAS protocols across nearly all surgical specialties

Responsibilities

• Provide anesthesia care for both pediatric and adult patients
• Provide anesthesia care for pediatric patients across all age groups, including infants and an increasing number of neonates
• Participate in pediatric call coverage

Compensation

• The average total annual compensation package is approximately $655,000
• $501,000 base salary
• Approximately $80,000 from pediatric call opportunities
• Call is compensated in addition to base salary with a flat fee per call taken as well as a call bonus for being called in from home and a hourly rate for time spent in the hospital
• 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
• $100,000 sign-on bonus
• $10,000 relocation assistance
• $2,000/month residency/fellowship stipend
• Full reimbursement for all licensing, DEA, and board certification fees
• $500/month vehicle stipend for physicians traveling between campuses
• $80/month cellphone stipend
• 8 weeks of paid vacation annually

Shift & Schedule

• Full-time
• Pediatric call is taken from home and averages approximately 1:5, shared with a pediatric CRNA
• Partnership vote at 18 months
• Partnership granted upon completion of two years of employment

Qualifications

• This position is open to newly graduating pediatric anesthesia fellows