Chief of Pediatric Anesthesia

About the role

Shriners Children's St. Louis is seeking a full-time Chief of Anesthesia to lead our dedicated perioperative team, providing strategic, clinical, and administrative leadership for all pediatric anesthesiologists in the department. The Chief of Anesthesia is a physician leader responsible for ensuring the delivery of high-quality, safe, and family-centered anesthesia care across all perioperative services, while overseeing departmental operations, quality and safety programs, professional performance, and alignment with institutional goals and compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and direction for all clinical, educational, and research activities within the Department of Anesthesiology
• Oversee the delivery of anesthesia services, including preoperative assessment, intraoperative management, and postoperative recovery, with a focus on pediatric patients
• Ensure compliance with hospital policies, regulatory standards (e.g., The Joint Commission, CMS), and professional guidelines
• Develop and implement departmental protocols, clinical pathways, and quality assurance initiatives to improve patient outcomes and operational efficiency
• Recruit, retain, and mentor anesthesiology faculty and staff; facilitate professional development and credentialing
• Manage departmental budget, resource allocation, and capital planning in collaboration with administrative partners
• Serve as a member of the hospital's medical executive committee and participate in institution-wide strategic planning
• Oversee anesthesia coverage for all surgical services, procedural areas, and pain management programs as applicable
• Foster interdisciplinary collaboration with surgeons, intensivists, nursing leadership, and other departments to ensure coordinated care
• Lead or support scholarly activities including research, publications, and educational programs in pediatric anesthesiology
• Participate in incident reviews, peer review processes, and the development of corrective action plans as needed
• Maintain active clinical practice in pediatric anesthesia in alignment with departmental needs

Qualifications

• 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
• Minimum 7 years post-residency clinical experience in anesthesiology, with a demonstrated focus on pediatrics
• Proven track record in clinical excellence, team leadership, quality improvement, and/or academic contributions
• 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

Skills

• Leadership: Ability to inspire and lead a diverse team of healthcare professionals, specifically physicians and clinicians
• Analytical Thinking: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to drive practice improvement and strategic decision-making
• Patient-Centric Approach: Commitment to providing exceptional care and enhancing patient experience—including practice growth opportunities
• Change Management: Skilled in managing change and leading teams through transitions effectively
• Positive attitude and proactive approach

Pay

The pay range for this position is $433,058.08 – $804,250.72. Compensation is determined based on years of relevant experience and departmental equity.