Pediatric Anesthesiologist at Shriners Children's in Dayton, OH

Company Overview

Why Shriners Children’s?

Shriners Children's is the premier pediatric burn, orthopedic, spinal cord injury, cleft lip and palate, and pediatric subspecialties healthcare system. With multiple hospitals, outpatient clinics, ambulatory care centers and outreach locations across the globe, we provide excellent care to children up to age 18 regardless of their family’s ability to pay or insurance status. Our mission is to change and improve lives by caring for our patients, conducting research to gain knowledge and develop new treatments, and providing educational opportunities for physicians and other healthcare professionals.

• Ranked top Midsized Employer by Forbes and Statistica Inc. (2025)
• 4 locations ranked on U.S. News & World Report’s list of Best Children’s Hospitals for pediatric orthopedics
• Winner of 9 Press Ganey Awards for Patient Experience (2025)
• $20 million in annual funding for innovative research in genomics, clinical motional analysis, and other forms of translational research.

About Shriners Children's Ohio

Shriners Children’s Ohio is one of the four Shriners hospitals dedicated to the treatment of pediatric burns and specializing in plastic and reconstructive surgery. Located in Dayton Children’s Hospital, SCO is the first hospital in the Shriners healthcare system to launch a hospital-within-a-hospital model. Our physicians’ experience and expertise in burn treatment, cleft lip and palate, complex wound and skin conditions, and plastic and reconstructive surgery makes Shriners Children’s Ohio a first choice for care.

Dayton offers a unique blend of career opportunities, affordability, and quality of life. The city boasts a low cost of living, making housing and daily expenses budget-friendly, while its thriving industries—such as aerospace, healthcare, and manufacturing—provide ample job prospects. Known as the birthplace of aviation, Dayton offers a rich history alongside modern amenities, including vibrant arts scenes, outdoor recreation in Five Rivers MetroParks, and cultural hubs like the Dayton Art Institute. The presence of top-tier educational institutions, such as the University of Dayton and Wright State University, adds to its appeal, along with its central location near major cities like Columbus and Cincinnati. Dayton offers the perfect balance of professional growth, affordability, and community charm.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance: Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options available
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan with generous employer match, 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan, and Defined Contribution Supplemental Retirement Plan
• Generous budget and time off for Continuing Medical Education (CME)
• Employer sponsored professional liability coverage
• Relocation assistance
• School Loan Forgiveness and Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Basic Life/AD&D and Short-Term Disability Insurance provided at no cost
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Extended Illness Bank (EIB)
• Voluntary Benefits: Long Term Disability Insurance, Critical Illness/Accident Insurance, hospital indemnity coverage, identity theft protection, and more.

All employees are eligible to enroll in medical coverage starting on their first day. Other benefit elections may vary based on eligibility and location.

Job Overview

Join our expanding team at Shriners Children's Ohio as a Pediatric Anesthesiologist and play a crucial role in providing exceptional care for infants, children, and adolescents with pediatric burns and plastic and reconstructive surgery. Skills with regional anesthesia are a must.

We're seeking one full time (1.0 FTE) and one part time (0.5 FTE) board-certified/eligible Pediatric Anesthesiologist to join our all-physician anesthesia group dedicated to clinical excellence and research.

Enjoy a Monday to Friday schedule with rare evening and weekend cases, with call taken from home and a minimal call-back rate.

Responsibilities

• Perform pre-anesthesia evaluations and develop individualized anesthetic care plans for pediatric patients.
• Administer general, regional, or monitored anesthesia care to pediatric patients across a range of surgical and non-surgical settings.
• Monitor patient vital signs, anesthetic depth, and physiologic parameters throughout perioperative phases, including induction, maintenance, and emergence.
• Manage airway techniques appropriate for pediatric patients, including advanced airway management and ventilation strategies.
• Respond to intraoperative complications and perioperative emergencies, initiating appropriate interventions as required.
• Collaborate with surgeons, proceduralists, pediatricians, nurses, and other allied health professionals to coordinate care delivery.
• Provide postoperative pain management and follow-up, including regional anesthesia and sedation recovery monitoring.
• Document all assessments, procedures, and interventions in the electronic health record in compliance with regulatory and institutional standards.
• Participate in departmental quality improvement, safety initiatives, clinical protocol development, and peer review processes.
• May contribute to the training and supervision of residents, fellows, or students as part of academic responsibilities.
• Maintain accountability for meeting established productivity benchmarks (e.g. wRVUS), quality metrics, and institutional performance standards
• Ensure time is allocated in accordance with assigned clinical, surgical, administrative, and academic expectations

Qualifications

Education

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) from an accredited medical school
• Completion of an ACGME accredited residency in Anesthesiology
• Completion of fellowship training in Pediatric Anesthesiology

Experience

• Minimum 1-3 years of post-fellowship or equivalent clinical experience in Pediatric Anesthesiology preferred; recent fellowship graduates will be considered based on training and clinical exposure

Certification and Licensures

• Board certification or eligibility in Anesthesiology by the American Board of Anesthesiology (ABA), with subspecialty certification in Pediatric Anesthesiology
• Must possess eligibility for active and unrestricted medical licensure in the state of practice
• Must possess eligibility for active DEA
• Must possess Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (BLS for HCP) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification
• Credentialing and privileging by the medical staff in accordance with hospital bylaws

Additional Knowledge and Skills

• In-depth understanding of pediatric physiology, pharmacology, and anesthesia-specific considerations in neonates through adolescents.
• Competency in administering a broad range of anesthetic techniques appropriate for pediatric populations.
• Proficiency in advanced airway management, vascular access, and resuscitative techniques in pediatric patients.
• Familiarity with anesthesia equipment, monitoring devices, and safety protocols.
• Ability to work effectively in high-acuity, time-sensitive environments, including emergency and trauma settings.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and teamwork skills with multidisciplinary care providers and patient families.
• Compliance with documentation standards, clinical policies, and regulatory guidelines.