Why Shriners Children’s?

Shriners Children's is the premier pediatric burn, orthopedic, spinal cord injury, cleft lip and palate, and pediatric subspecialties healthcare system. With multiple hospitals, outpatient clinics, ambulatory care centers and outreach locations across the globe, we provide excellent care to children up to age 18 regardless of their family’s ability to pay or insurance status. Our mission is to change and improve lives by caring for our patients, conducting research to gain knowledge and develop new treatments, and providing educational opportunities for physicians and other healthcare professionals.

• Ranked top Midsized Employer by Forbes and Statistica Inc. (2025)
• 4 locations ranked on S. News & World Report’s list of Best Children’s Hospitals for pediatric orthopedics
• Winner of 9 Press Ganey Awards for Patient Experience (2025)
• $20 million in annual funding for innovative research in genomics, clinical motional analysis, and other forms of translational research.

About Shriners Children’s St. Louis

Shriners Children’s St. Louis is where hope and healing meet. Our hospital is a nationally recognized pediatric orthopedic specialty center dedicated to providing exceptional, compassionate care to children regardless of their families’ ability to pay.

Our team of highly specialized orthopedic physicians delivers comprehensive inpatient and outpatient care across a broad range of conditions, including pediatric orthopedics, limb lengthening and reconstruction, spinal deformity and scoliosis, neuromuscular conditions, orthotics and prosthetics, and complex fracture care, with close collaboration across surgical and multidisciplinary teams.

In partnership with St. Louis Children’s Hospital, Shriners Children’s St. Louis has been recognized by U.S. News & World Report as one of the nation’s best children’s hospitals for pediatric orthopedics. The hospital serves as a regional, national, and international referral center, caring for patients from surrounding states as well as families from outside the United States.

Shriners Children’s St. Louis maintains a strong global outreach mission, with clinics in Belize, Barbados, and the West Indies, and partnerships with organizations such as World Pediatric Project and Children’s Medical Mission West. Through these efforts, children from countries including Burkina Faso, Haiti, Côte d’Ivoire, and St. Lucia receive life-changing orthopedic care that would otherwise be unavailable to them.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance: Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options available
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan with generous employer match, 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan, and Defined Contribution Supplemental Retirement Plan
• Generous budget and time off for Continuing Medical Education (CME)
• Employer sponsored professional liability coverage
• Relocation assistance
• School Loan Forgiveness and Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Basic Life/AD&D and Short-Term Disability Insurance provided at no cost
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Wellness Bank (EIB)
• Voluntary Benefits: Long Term Disability Insurance, Critical Illness/Accident Insurance, hospital indemnity coverage, identity theft protection, and more.

All employees are eligible to enroll in medical coverage starting on their first day. Other benefit elections may vary based on eligibility and location.

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.

• 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.

Education

• 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

Experience

• Minimum 7 years post-residency clinical experience in anesthesiology, with a demonstrated focus on pediatrics
• 3+ years of leadership or administrative experience in an academic or hospital-based anesthesia department highly preferred
• Proven track record in clinical excellence, team leadership, quality improvement, and/or academic contributions

Certification and Licensures

• 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

Additional Knowledge and 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.