The Department of Anesthesiology at WashU Medicine is seeking a full-time Pediatric Anesthesiologist to join the Division of Pediatric Anesthesiology at our Children's Specialty Care Centers in West County, South County, and Wentzville. In this exciting opportunity, you will join a thriving and dedicated group of 33 Pediatric Anesthesiologists, 28 CRNAs, Pediatric Anesthesiology Fellows, 4 Nurse practitioners, and 5 Administrators with a unified focus on excellence in patient care and innovation. In this community setting, this position will include a mix of solo-performing and supervision of CRNAs. This is an academic appointment within a "private practice" environment and competitive community compensation. This position will be excluded from taking overnight call and will work Monday through Friday. Faculty appointment level will depend on the applicant's credentials and experience. The Division of Pediatric Anesthesiology critically supports a shared academic mission with the Department of Anesthesiology by providing clinical, educational, and research training to medical students, Anesthesiology residents, and Pediatric Anesthesiology fellows. This shared mission includes a commitment to the development of faculty at all stages of their careers. The ideal candidate is intellectually curious, clinically skilled, able to work congenially with peers, and motivated for life-long learning.
Compensation and Benefits
- Competitive Compensation with full health benefits
- Faculty Development Opportunities
- Additional $100,000 sign-on bonus
- 31 days of PTO and 6 holidays
- Immediate University 403b match up to $34,500
- Substantial Tuition Benefit with 7 years of service
Qualifications
- Board Certification in Anesthesiology
- Board Certification in Pediatric Anesthesiology is preferred.
- Applicants with a strong commitment to building a collaborative culture and the exploration of novel approaches to fellowship training are encouraged
- Applicants with a management style that emphasizes teamwork, communication, collegiality, flexibility, trust and patience are encouraged
About Us
The Washington University in Saint Louis Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine has over 200 faculty members and is a national and international leader in clinical care, innovation and research. The medical center is geographically located in a beautiful setting next to Forest Park, a 1300-acre facility that is one of the largest urban parks in the United States! St. Louis is a vibrant metropolitan area with multiple eclectic neighborhoods, a healthy arts environment, a foodie scene as well as nationally ranked professional baseball, soccer, and hockey teams. For more information, kindly visit the Pediatric Anesthesiology Division Website: https://anesthesiology.wustl.edu/patient-care/pediatric-anesthesiology/ , the St. Louis Children's Hospital Website: https://www.stlouischildrens.org/ and the following websites for St. Louis fun activities: https://www.explorestlouis.com and https://thestl.com
Interested applicants should send a letter of interest and their curriculum vitae to Dr. Dolores Njoku.