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Inova Fairfax Hospital - Full Time - Pediatric Anesthesiologist

AnesthesiologyFull-Time

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Job Description

Role Overview

Job Title: Inova Fairfax Hospital – Pediatric Fellowship Trained AnesthesiologistOverview:

Pediatric Fellowship Trained Anesthesiologist

  • The Department of Anesthesiology at Inova Fairfax Hospital is looking for a board-certified Pediatric Fellowship Trained Anesthesiologist.
  • Anesthesiology Features
  • Mixed practice (pediatric/adult) with a majority of pediatric general cases

Other cases may include the entire spectrum of pediatric and adult surgical cases (general, ENT, ortho, neurosurgery, ophtho, dental, urology, GE and OB)

Work with a team of 60+ Anesthesiologists, most with fellowship training (Pediatric, Adult Cardiac, Obstetric, and Pain)

Solo or Care Team Model with CRNAs

Academic appointment opportunities available through the University of Virginia. Further, educational opportunities include ability to work with medical students and residents (UVA and Walter Reed).

Requirements

MD or DO from an accredited university medical school, completed ACGME residency training and subsequent fellowship

  • ABA certification in Anesthesiology and Pediatric Anesthesiology
  • Licensure: Current or eligibility for an unrestricted Virginia state medical license and DEA
  • Prior leadership experience

Compensation

This position offers a nationally competitive compensation package, based on experience and includes a generous incentive package with a sign on bonus, yearly quality and performance incentives, possible non-clinical time for leadership position and more. We welcome applicants at all career stages and value diversity. This position is a salaried position, and as such, compensation is not directly dependent on individual critical care or anesthesia billing.

Program Highlights

Inova L. J. Murphy Children's Hospital has been recognized by S. News & World Reportas among the 50 best in the nation for neonatology.

Level 1 Verified Children's Surgery Center by the American College of Surgeons Children’s Surgery Verification Quality Improvement Program (ACS CSV).

Inova L.J. Murphy Children's Hospital has been named one of the country’s 25 Best Hospitals for Pediatrics by The Leapfrog Group and Money.

Inova L.J. Murphy Children's Hospital has achieved certification from ChildKind International, a global organization dedicated to improving the quality of pediatric pain care around the world.

Inova Fairfax Hospital

  • #1 Hospital in DC Metro Area and #1 state of Virginia by US News
  • Level 1 trauma center
  • National recognition in Cardiothoracic, GYN, OB, orthopedic, neurological, vascular, cancer surgery

About Inova Fairfax Medical Campus

Inova Fairfax Medical Campus, our flagship, is synonymous with exceptional patient care and safety. Home to Inova Children’s Hospital, Inova Fairfax Hospital, Inova Heart and Vascular Institute, Inova Schar Cancer Institute, Inova Neurosciences Institute, and Inova Women’s Hospital, our campus houses Northern Virginia's only Level 1 Trauma Center.

About The Facility

About Inova Fairfax Medical Campus:

Inova Fairfax Medical Campus, our flagship, is synonymous with exceptional patient care and safety. Home to Inova Fairfax Hospital, Inova Heart and Vascular Institute, Inova Schar Cancer Institute, Inova Neurosciences Institute, Inova Children’s Hospital, and Inova Women’s Hospital, our campus houses Northern Virginia's only Level 1 Trauma Center and life-saving organ transplant programs.

About Falls Church, VA

Just 10 miles from D.C., Falls Church and the surrounding metropolitan area offer top-tier schools, neighborhoods blending small-town charm with urban amenities, and access to 25 parks with bike and walking trails. You'll find museums, eateries, entertainment venues, and proximity to mountains and beaches.

  • Local website: https;//fairfaxva.gov
  • Washington, D.C. website: washington.org

About NorthStar

Why NorthStar? A Smarter Career Investment

Join the fastest-growing anesthesia management company in the nation and be part of a team dedicated to positive change and quality care. We invest in your professional development, offering tailored programs and mentorship to propel your career forward.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including health, vision, dental, mental health resources, short-term disability, company-paid long-term disability, company-paid life insurance and AD&D insurance, 401K plan with company match, considerable PTO, and malpractice insurance. You will have access to dedicated learning and development programs including virtual and live events, mentorship, and clinician-specific tools to accelerate your clinical leadership.

Our Story

Founded in 2004 by an Anesthesiologist and CRNA, NorthStar Anesthesia is one of the largest anesthesia management companies in the country. We partner with over 200 hospitals and surgery centers across 25+ states, encompassing more than 3000 providers nationwide.

NorthStar is on the cutting edge of technology implementation, ensuring our hospitals and providers have the best resources available.

Our performance-driven approach combines quality anesthesia care with the efficiency and accountability that hospitals require, allowing our partners and providers to focus on what they do best: care for patients. At NorthStar Anesthesia we believe that’s a better way to operate.

  • EEO/AA/M/F/Veteran/Disability Employer
  • Benefits Include: Medical, Dental, Life, Long Term/Short Term, Malpractice, 401k and more

Key Responsibilities

Provide pediatric and adult anesthesia services across a wide spectrum of surgical cases in a Level 1 trauma center. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team and participate in academic teaching opportunities for medical students and residents.

Qualifications

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

Certifications

DEA LicenseBoard Certification

Key Skills

General anesthesiaSurgical supportMedical education

Anesthesiology — Physician Career Context

Of the 50 active Anesthesiology listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 68% have no call, 46% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Virginia is 101.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.1% of Virginia clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

NorthStar Anesthesia ranks #8 of 11 employers hiring Anesthesiologist on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.

Anesthesiology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 5.9% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

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Annual compensation range

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Sign-on bonus
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401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
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Relocation assistance
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Loan repayment
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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 778 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Falls Church

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$781k
Typical market rent
$2,574/mo
Residents’ average commute
29 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
108.9
State income tax
Up to 5.8%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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Benefits & Perks

Health
Vision
Dental
Mental health resources
Short-term disability
Company-paid long-term disability
Company-paid life insurance and AD&D insurance
401K plan with company match