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
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
501(c)(3) nonprofit; public student loan forgiveness eligible
Affiliation with the University of Louisville School of Medicine
Strong physician mentorship and collaborative culture
Qualifications:
Requirements for the position
Medical degree/diploma
Residency/fellowship certification
Kentucky medical license or license eligible
Numbers & Facts
Location
Louisville, Kentucky
Job Type
Full-time
Skills
Anesthesiologyunmatched
Communication Skillsunmatched
Community Programsunmatched
Cross-Functionalunmatched
Documentationunmatched
Fellowshipunmatched
Healthcareunmatched
Interpersonal Skillsunmatched
Medical Researchunmatched
Medicineunmatched
Mentoringunmatched
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)unmatched
Osteopathyunmatched
Patient Careunmatched
Patient Safetyunmatched
Pediatricsunmatched
Quality Assuranceunmatched
Quality Managementunmatched
Surgical Proceduresunmatched
Team Playerunmatched
Time Managementunmatched
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