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Job · #802012

Pediatric Anesthesiologist

Louisville, KY

Posted 28th Jul, 2026

At a glance

Job typeFull Time
ContractW-2
SpecialtyPediatric Anesthesiology
ProfessionAnesthesiologist

What it's like here

Academic medical centerTeaching hospital101 beds

Benefits & perks

  • Strong benefits
Paid vacation
10 Weeks
Sign-on bonus
$60,000

As disclosed by the employer

Quick summary

AI summary

Hospital-based permanent pediatric anesthesiologist role in Louisville with options for clinical-only or academic tracks and a collaborative team culture.

Highlights

  • 10 weeks vacation
  • $100k sign-on bonus
  • Up to $45k relocation

Description

Job Summary:

Norton Children’s, affiliated with the University of Louisville School of Medicine, is seeking compassionate and highly skilled Pediatric General Anesthesiologists to join its growing pediatric anesthesia program in Louisville, Kentucky.

Physicians have the flexibility to choose between an all-clinical track or a combined clinical and academic track, offering opportunities to pursue research, medical education, advocacy, quality improvement, and community engagement.

This is an outstanding opportunity to join a collaborative, physician-supported team within one of the region’s leading pediatric healthcare systems while enjoying a strong work-life balance, competitive compensation, and meaningful career growth opportunities.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Provide anesthetic care for pediatric patients across inpatient and outpatient surgical settings
  • Deliver comprehensive sedation services for a broad range of pediatric procedures
  • Collaborate closely with pediatric surgeons, neonatologists, intensivists, and multidisciplinary specialty teams
  • Support care within a Level IV NICU with 101 beds

Participate in anesthetic care for more than 18,000 pediatric patients annually
  • Contribute to patient safety initiatives, quality improvement efforts, and clinical excellence
  • Maintain accurate and timely medical documentation

Participate in mentorship, team collaboration, and program development initiatives
  • For physicians on the academic track, engage in:

Clinical or translational research, medical education and teaching, child advocacy initiatives and community engagement programs

Qualifications:
  • Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
  • Completion of residency and fellowship training in anesthesiology/pediatric anesthesiology
  • Board Certified or Board Eligible in Pediatric Anesthesiology
  • Kentucky medical license or license eligible

Strong interpersonal, communication, and teamwork skills
  • Commitment to high-quality pediatric patient care

Practice Highlights:
  • $100,000 sign-on bonus
  • Up to $45,000 relocation assistance
  • Competitive annual compensation package
  • 10 weeks of vacation annually
  • $10,000 continuing medical education allowance
  • Flexible career pathway options:
  • All-clinical track
  • Combined academic and clinical track
  • Leadership and professional growth opportunities available
  • Employment within a 501(c)(3) nonprofit healthcare system Affiliation with the University of Louisville School of Medicine
  • Strong physician mentorship and collaborative culture

Contact: Amanda R. Bailey, Director Consultant

Company: Norton Children's

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Email: [email protected]

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.

Job details

First Call

FIRST Call frequency varies

Subspecialty Fellowship

Yes

State License

Kentucky

New Graduate Acceptable

Yes

Sign-on Bonus Commitment

$60,000

Paid Vacation Leave

10 Weeks

Company Name

Norton Children's

Hiring organization

Norton Children's

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