Pediatric Cardiac Anesthesia - Louisville, Ky $140,000 Sign On Bonus; $15,000 Relocation

Pediatric Cardiac Anesthesiologist

• Collaborate with Norton Children’s Heart Institute, affiliated with UofL School of Medicine, the only comprehensive pediatric heart surgery, heart failure and transplant program in Kentucky with outcomes that rival similar programs in the region.
• Provide anesthesia services for more than 230 heart surgeries annually, including heart transplants, almost 400 cardiac catheterizations and 126 electrophysiology procedures.
• Work alongside a specialized team of providers consisting of four congenital cardiac anesthesiologists, 23 board-certified pediatric cardiologists, two pediatric cardiothoracic surgeons, 13 advanced practice providers and additional cardiovascular-specific support staff.
• Support patients requiring the highest level of cardiovascular care in the Jennifer Lawrence Cardiac Intensive Care Unit, which has 17 private rooms offering advanced monitoring and facilities specific to the care of neonates through adolescents.
• Participate as a key member on a pediatric cardiac surgical team that completes procedures such as complex congenital heart surgeries, heart transplants and left ventricular assist device placement.
• Be part of a team leading pediatric cardiovascular care innovation for the region, including completing the first Micra leadless pacemaker implant in a pediatric patient in Kentucky, and using intraoperative heart mapping and a microvascular plug.

About the Position

• Physician-owned private practice, with an academic affiliation with the University of Louisville School of Medicine
• Provide coverage at Norton Children’s Hospital as well as two pediatric outpatient surgery centers
• Opportunity to practice 100% pediatric anesthesia, including 80% supervision of certified registered nurse anesthetists and residents, and 20% solo cases
• Call split across the group and can be taken from home
• Guaranteed post-call day off
• Salary in the top 70th percentile nationally, with sign-on bonus and opportunity for annual quality incentive bonus
• Generous benefits package, including eight weeks paid of time off, health insurance premium paid by the group, short- and long-term disability, and 401(k)-eligible with profit sharing
• One year to partnership track available

Requirements for the position

• Medical degree/diploma
• Residency/fellowship certification 
• Kentucky medical license or license eligible

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