Opportunities in Pediatric Anesthesia Job postings run for a period of 45 or 90 days and are free for SPA members. The posting includes 100 words or less for the job's requirement and 200 words or less for the job description. For Members, click hereFor Non-Members, click hereContact spa@societyhq.com with questions. Job Title:Chief of Pediatric AnesthesiaDate Posted:2026-02-19Job Location:St. Louis, MOJob Requirements:MD/DO from an accredited medical school; completion of an ACGME-accredited anesthesiology residency and fellowship in pediatric anesthesiology. Minimum 7 years post-fellowship pediatric anesthesia experience; 3+ years of leadership or administrative experience preferred. Demonstrated excellence in clinical care, team leadership, and quality improvement and/or academic work. Board-certified in Anesthesiology with subspecialty certification in Pediatric Anesthesiology. Eligible for unrestricted state medical license, active DEA, BLS for HCP, and PALS. Must meet medical staff credentialing and privileging requirements.Job Description: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. Successful candidates will be fellowship-trained in pediatric anesthesia and bring significant experience in complex pediatric perioperative care, including general orthopedics, spine, upper and lower extremity, sports medicine, and select plastic surgeries. This role combines clinical responsibilities with leadership duties, managing two operating rooms daily in an all-MD model without CRNA supervision, participating in a rotating 1-in-4 home call schedule, and collaborating with pediatric orthopedic surgeons, PT/OT, recreational therapy staff, and APPs in a multidisciplinary environment. The Chief serves as the primary liaison between the anesthesia department, facility leadership, and other clinical departments, fostering professional growth, operational excellence, and a cohesive, child-focused care team. This is a full-time, full-benefits eligible position, with compensation determined by a combination of years of post-fellowship experience and departmental equity. Contact information:Please submit CVs to Jordan Kassabaum at jordan.kassabaum@shrinenet.org or apply online at http://careers-shriners.icims.com/jobs/8341/chief-of-anesthesiology/jobPosted by:Jenny Patterson
