Pediatric Cardiac Anesthesiologist
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
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).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | not listed | Anesthesiology median $500k (middle half $450k–$565k)25 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost of living | Pennsylvania index 97.6 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Anesthesiology listings in Pennsylvania | 56 active | 790 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 4% remote · 73% no call · 58% no weekends48 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | $50k sign-on | Pennsylvania Physician listings: 26% state a sign-on bonus (median $70k) · 16% offer loan repayment916 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| Anesthesiology hiring demand | #15 of 28 specialties | postings stay open a median 53 days · 26% state a sign-on bonusWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 184 postings, 184 closed |
| New Anesthesiology listings | 290 in the last 30 days | 275 the 30 days before (+5%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Anesthesiology pay trend | −2.8% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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