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Pediatric Cardiac Anesthesiologist

AnesthesiologyFull-Time

Compensation

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Job Description

St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children, a Level I Trauma Center, is seeking a Pediatric Cardiac Anesthesiologist. The anesthesia department delivers general anesthesia for surgery, cardiology, and radiology.

The ideal candidate will provide care for general pediatric surgical cases and cardiac procedures if Board Certified.

This position is responsible for promoting excellence in the provision of perioperative care for patients undergoing pediatric surgery or procedures across the hospital, including the procedural population (pain management, radiology, etc).

We are looking for someone motivated to grow with the program, contribute to clinical care, and be part of a collaborative, patient-centered team.

The Benefits We Offer

  • Competitive compensation package
  • $50k New Hire Bonus paid with first paycheck
  • Comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
  • Retirement savings plan with employer automatic contribution and employer match.
  • Malpractice insurance & tail coverage
  • Generous paid time-off allowance
  • Commuter Benefits- tax-free transit or parking
  • CME time and money
  • Relocation assistance
  • Supportive health system to advance goals
  • Contact Name: Kat McEwan
  • Contact Email: Kat.McEwan@towerhealth.org
  • Contact Phone: 301-524-0271

Qualifications

Board certification in Pediatric Cardiac Anesthesiology is required. New graduates welcome to apply!

Valid PA license or ability to obtain one

Overview

Putting Kids and Families First Since 1875

A leader in pediatric care since 1875, St. Christopher's Hospital for Children's nationally recognized programs and pediatric specialists provide exceptional care to children from throughout the Greater Philadelphia area and around the world.

The mission of St. Christopher's Hospital for Children is to provide quality pediatric services in a caring, progressive environment. St. Christopher's Hospital is committed to quality through teamwork, technology and service in a child-friendly, family-oriented environment.

For more than 100 years, our hospital has served children, families, and communities in Greater Philadelphia and surrounding communities. Caring for children is our passion. Here, we develop, offer, and refine nationally recognized programs through patient- and family-centered, collaborative, and innovative care.

We’re an academic medical center, which means we bring you the latest in diagnostics, treatments, and innovations — all tailored specifically to the needs of your child. Through our research, academics, and clinical care, children and families depend on the leading-edge care found only at an academic medical center.

The Community

Philadelphia located between New York and Washington D. C, is considered to be the birthplace of the United States. The Constitution was debated here in Philadelphia in what is now the Independence Hall. The nearby Liberty Bell Center is home to the famous two-thousand-pound bell which became a symbol of freedom.

The National Constitution Center also tells the story of 1920s prohibition. Learn more about Al Capone and other famous former inmates at the Eastern State Penitentiary. The Philadelphia Museum of Art, one of the country's largest museums, is not to be missed.

At Fairmount Park, discover outdoor art on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway, as well as the Smith Memorial Arch dedicated to Civil War heroes. Attractions for kids include Philadelphia Zoo, the oldest zoo in America.

Meet more animals at the Academy of Natural Sciences or enjoy fun and educational interactive displays at the Please Touch Museum.

Videos

  • Virtual Tour – St. Chris
  • Virtual Tour of Philadelphia

Websites

  • St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children
  • City of Philadelphia

Key Responsibilities

The Pediatric Cardiac Anesthesiologist will provide perioperative care for patients undergoing pediatric surgery, cardiology, and radiology procedures. The role involves collaborating with a patient-centered team to deliver high-quality anesthesia services in a Level I Trauma Center.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient-centered careTrauma care

Anesthesiology — Physician Career Context

Of the 48 active Anesthesiology listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 73% have no call, 58% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Pennsylvania is 97.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.7% of Pennsylvania clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

What does the Anesthesiology market look like in Pennsylvania?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedAnesthesiology median $500k (middle half $450k–$565k)25 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingPennsylvania index 97.6US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Anesthesiology listings in Pennsylvania56 active790 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 4% remote · 73% no call · 58% no weekends48 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repayment$50k sign-onPennsylvania Physician listings: 26% state a sign-on bonus (median $70k) · 16% offer loan repayment916 active listings, Nov 2026
Anesthesiology hiring demand#15 of 28 specialtiespostings stay open a median 53 days · 26% state a sign-on bonusWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 184 postings, 184 closed
New Anesthesiology listings290 in the last 30 days275 the 30 days before (+5%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Anesthesiology pay trend−2.8% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024), WeekdayDoc Hiring Index; as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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Salary Distribution

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

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401k / retirement match
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Sign-on bonus
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CME allowance
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Loan repayment
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Relocation assistance
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Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 1.5
Below most Anesthesiology listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 784 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Tower Health

Hospitals and Health Care
West Reading, PA
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive compensation package
$50k New Hire Bonus paid with first paycheck
Comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
Retirement savings plan with employer automatic contribution and employer match
Malpractice insurance & tail coverage
Generous paid time-off allowance
Commuter Benefits - tax-free transit or parking
CME time and money

Living in Philadelphia

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$203k
Typical market rent
$1,757/mo
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 (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

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

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