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Job · #800372

General Anesthesiologist

Bethlehem, PA

Posted 28th Jul, 2026

At a glance

Pay$501k - 655k / yrPay range shown
Job typeFull Time
ContractW-2
SpecialtyGeneral Anesthesiology
ProfessionAnesthesiologist

What it's like here

Community hospitalLevel I Trauma

Benefits & perks

Paid vacation
8 Weeks

As disclosed by the employer

Quick summary

AI summary

Permanent anesthesiologist role with a physician-led private practice serving St. Luke’s campuses in the Lehigh Valley, ideal for generalists with regional skills seeking a broad hospital setting.

Highlights

  • $100k sign-on bonus
  • Partnership in 2 years
  • Avg comp ~$655k

Description

Anesthesia Specialists of Bethlehem (ASB) is the Lehigh Valley’s premier, physician-led private anesthesia practice with over 30 years of stability and excellence in delivering high-quality perioperative care.
Due to continued growth within St.
Luke’s University Health Network, we are seeking a full-time, partnership-track anesthesiologist to join our expanding group.
ASB is comprised of 83 anesthesiologists and 168 CRNAs, providing comprehensive anesthesia services across a large, integrated health system.
This opportunity is open to newly graduating residents and fellows, with strong consideration given to fellowship-trained candidates.
We seek general anesthesiologists with solid regional anesthesia skills who are interested in a broad, collaborative practice environment.
Practice & Clinical Environment
St.
Luke’s University Health Network has experienced significant expansion over the past decade, with multiple new campuses and ongoing development.
ASB provides coverage at 13 inpatient hospitals and 3 ambulatory surgery centers.
  • St. Luke’s Bethlehem Campus – Level I Trauma Center
  • St. Luke’s Anderson Campus – Level II Trauma Center, home to a newly constructed Mother and Baby Pavilion with approximately 3,500 deliveries annually
  • Dedicated teams of fellowship-trained cardiac and pediatric anesthesiologists
  • Fellowship-trained intensivists providing ICU care at the majority of sites
  • Broad case mix including orthopedics, thoracic, neurosurgery, interventional radiology, urology, gynecology, ENT, vascular, bread and butter pediatrics, and general surgery
All anesthesiologists have the opportunity to participate in a wide range of cases.
Commitment to Perioperative Excellence & Leadership
ASB is deeply committed to the Perioperative Surgical Home model.
Our physicians lead and staff:
  • Acute Pain Services
  • Surgical Optimization Clinic
  • Robust ERAS programs across most specialties
Physician leadership is a core value of our practice.
ASB anesthesiologists hold key leadership roles throughout the health network, including Vice President of Medical Affairs positions, subspecialty leadership roles, and involvement in clinical research initiatives.
Call Structure
  • 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
  • CRNAs are on call at all campuses
  • Optional voluntary call opportunities at smaller campuses for additional compensation
Compensation & Benefits
Average total annual compensation is approximately $655,000, including:
  • $501,000 base salary
  • $80,000 average additional compensation from voluntary call
  • $70,000 employer-funded 401(k) contribution
  • $3,000 CME allowance
  • $1,650 employer-funded HRA
Additional benefits include:
  • $100,000 sign-on bonus
  • $10,000 relocation assistance
  • 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
Partnership Track
  • Partnership vote at 18 months
  • Partnership granted upon completion of two years of employment
  • One-time equity buy-in of $2,500
Contact Information
For additional information, please contact:
Thomas R.
Pfeiffer, MD
Director of Obstetric Anesthesiology
Head of Physician Recruitment
📧 [email protected]
Lori Ravitsky
Executive Director
📧 [email protected]
To learn more about our practice, please visit:
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Job details

First Call

Every FOURTEENTH night FIRST call

Subspecialty Fellowship

No

New Graduate Acceptable

Yes

Paid Vacation Leave

8 Weeks

Company Name

Anesthesia Specialists of Bethlehem

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