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Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Pediatric Anesthesiologist

AnesthesiologyFull-Time

Listed compensation

$36k-$679k

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

SHIFT: Any (United States of America) Seeking Breakthrough Makers Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) offers countless ways to change lives. Our diverse community of more than 20,000 Breakthrough Makers will inspire you to pursue passions, develop expertise, and drive innovation.

At CHOP, your experience is valued; your voice is heard; and your contributions make a difference for patients and families. Join us as we build on our promise to advance pediatric care—and your career.

CHOP’s Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion CHOP is committed to building an inclusive culture where employees feel a sense of belonging, connection, and community within their workplace. We are a team dedicated to fostering an environment that allows for all to be their authentic selves.

We are focused on attracting, cultivating, and retaining diverse talent who can help us deliver on our mission to be a world leader in the advancement of healthcare for children. We strongly encourage all candidates of diverse backgrounds and lived experiences to apply.

Pediatric Anesthesiologist Our Pediatric anesthesiologists have Faculty appointments at the University of Pennsylvania’s Perelman School of Medicine and practice in a care team model with over 60 faculty, 30 CRNAs, 11 pediatric anesthesiology fellows, and anesthesiology residents from multiple programs.

We currently perform 35,000-40,000 annual procedures and are in the process of building a new patient tower scheduled to open in 2028.

Incredible expertise in the perioperative care of complex patients and cases across every possible surgical service An established research and clinical mentorship program fostering pathways to academic promotion Numerous ongoing research projects by our faculty One of the nation’s largest and most sought-after pediatric anesthesia fellowship programs Dedication to, and hospital support for, quality improvement work Incredible education programs like simulation boot camps, airway learning labs, and point of care ultrasound courses Active DEI committee and activities, that continue to grow and expand We offer a competitive faculty compensation and benefits package that includes: Generous sign on bonus Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance Retirement with employer matching Paid parental leave and fertility benefits Tuition benefits for employees and dependents Education

Qualifications

Doctorate Medicine (MD) or Osteopathic Medicine (DO) Required Skills and Abilities Working knowledge of hospital policies, practices and protocols as well as applicable regulations and guidelines. Knowledge of computer systems and applications.

(Required proficiency) Skills in exercising initiative, judgment, problem solving, decision-making. (Required proficiency) Skill in developing and maintaining effective relationships with medical and administrative staff, patients and the public.

(Required proficiency) Ability to research and prepare comprehensive reports. (Required proficiency) Excellent communication skills (written, verbal, and electronic).

(Required proficiency) Licenses and Certifications Medical License - in Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and any states practicing in - upon hire - Required and Board Certification - Medical Sub/Specialty - - upon hire - Required and DEA License - - upon hire - Required * Additional application through the University of Pennsylvania will be required for Faculty appointment.

We seek candidates who embrace and reflect diversity in the broadest sense. The University of Pennsylvania and Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia are EOE. Minorities/Women/Individuals with disabilities are/Protected Veterans are encouraged to apply.

EEO / VEVRAA Federal Contractor | Tobacco Statement SALARY RANGE: $36,279.00 - $678,760.00 Annually Salary ranges are shown for full-time jobs. If you're working part-time, your pay will be adjusted accordingly. ------------------- At CHOP, we are committed to fair and transparent pay practices.

Factors such as skills and experience could result in an offer above the salary range noted in this job posting. Click here for more information regarding CHOP's Compensation and Benefits. Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) is the nation's first hospital devoted exclusively to the care of children.

Since our start in 1855, CHOP has been the birthplace for countless breakthroughs and dramatic firsts in pediatric medicine.

Built on a foundation of delivering safe, high-quality, family-centered care, the Hospital has fostered medical discoveries and innovations that have improved pediatric healthcare and saved countless children’s lives.

Today, families facing complex conditions come to CHOP from all over the world, and our compassionate care and innovation has repeatedly earned us a spot on the U.S. News & World Report's Honor Roll of the nation's best children's hospitals.

Key Responsibilities

Provide expert perioperative care for complex pediatric patients across various surgical services within a care team model. Contribute to academic promotion, research projects, and the education of fellows and residents.

Requirements

Requires a Doctorate in Medicine (MD) or Osteopathic Medicine (DO) with board certification in a medical sub-specialty. Must hold a valid Medical License in Pennsylvania and a DEA license.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
10+ years of experience

Key Skills

Medical ReportingInterpersonal CommunicationPatient Care

Anesthesiology — Physician Career Context

Of the 44 active Anesthesiology listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 68% have no call, 68% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Pennsylvania is 97.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$36k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $37k in an average-cost state. 61.7% of Pennsylvania clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Anesthesiology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 7.4% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

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Salary Distribution17 jobs · 15 employers

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks16 jobs · 15 employers

401k / retirement match
75% this job
Sign-on bonus
63% this job
CME allowance
50%
Relocation assistance
25%
Loan repayment
19%

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Work-life snapshot

median 2.6this job 1.5
Below most Anesthesiology listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 770 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Philadelphia

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$204k≈ 5.7× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,768/mo≈ 59% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
32 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
102.6
State income tax
Up to 3.1%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Children's Hospital of Philadelphia

Hospitals and Health Care
Philadelphia, PA
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Generous sign-on bonus
Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
Retirement with employer matching
Paid parental leave and fertility benefits
Tuition benefits for employees and dependents
Faculty appointment at University of Pennsylvania