Pediatric Cardiac Anesthesiologist | $100K Sign-On | 10 weeks vacation + 1 week CME | Up to $45K Relocation Assistance

Job Summary:

Norton Children’s, affiliated with the University of Louisville School of Medicine, is seeking a highly skilled Pediatric Cardiac Anesthesiologist to join its nationally recognized and rapidly growing pediatric cardiovascular program in Louisville, Kentucky.

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This opportunity offers the chance to work within Kentucky’s only comprehensive pediatric heart surgery, heart failure, and transplant program, delivering advanced anesthetic care for complex congenital and pediatric cardiac procedures. Physicians will collaborate with a highly specialized multidisciplinary team while contributing to innovation and excellence in pediatric cardiovascular care.

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Key Responsibilities:

• Provide anesthetic care for pediatric patients undergoing complex cardiovascular procedures
• Deliver anesthesia services for:
  • More than 230 pediatric heart surgeries annually
  • Heart transplant procedures
  • Nearly 400 cardiac catheterizations each year
  • Approximately 126 electrophysiology procedures annually
• Support advanced congenital heart surgery and mechanical circulatory support procedures, including:
  • Complex congenital heart repairs
  • Left ventricular assist device (LVAD) placement
  • Pediatric heart transplantation
• Collaborate closely with pediatric cardiologists, cardiothoracic surgeons, intensivists, and specialized cardiovascular teams
• Participate in perioperative planning and postoperative cardiac critical care coordination
• Provide care within the Jennifer Lawrence Cardiac Intensive Care Unit, featuring:
  • 17 private CICU rooms
  • Advanced cardiovascular monitoring
  • Specialized care environments for neonates through adolescents
• Contribute to innovation and advancement in pediatric cardiovascular medicine
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives, education, mentorship, and multidisciplinary collaboration

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Qualifications:

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
• Completion of residency and fellowship training in anesthesiology/pediatric cardiac anesthesiology
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Pediatric Anesthesiology
• Kentucky medical license or license eligible
• Strong commitment to multidisciplinary pediatric cardiovascular care
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and clinical decision-making skills

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Practice Highlights:

• $100,000 sign-on bonus
• Up to $45,000 relocation assistance
• 10 weeks of vacation; 1 week of CME
• 502(c)(3) healthcare system; public student loan forgiveness eligible employer
• Work within Kentucky’s only comprehensive pediatric heart surgery and transplant program
• Join a specialized cardiovascular team including:
  • Four congenital cardiac anesthesiologists
  • 23 board-certified pediatric cardiologists
  • Two pediatric cardiothoracic surgeons
  • 13 advanced practice providers
  • Dedicated cardiovascular support staff
• Affiliation with Norton Children’s Heart Institute and the University of Louisville School of Medicine
• Participate in groundbreaking pediatric cardiovascular innovations, including:
  • Kentucky’s first pediatric Micra leadless pacemaker implant
  • Intraoperative heart mapping advancements
  • Use of microvascular plug technology
• Opportunities for leadership, academic involvement, and program growth

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About Norton Medical Group

Norton Medical Group in Louisville, Kentucky, a part of Norton Healthcare, continues to expand to meet the health care needs of residents in Greater Louisville, including Southern Indiana and surrounding counties. By far the largest network of employed medical providers in the area, Norton Medical Group operates a highly successful employment model that oversees the business operation of its practices, allowing physicians to focus on quality care for patients.
More than 24 years of physician employment experience
More than 30 years of experience operating immediate care centers
Integrated medical group of more than 1,600 employed medical providers at more than 250 locations across Greater Louisville, Southern Indiana, and our surrounding communities
Over 3,000 employees
Ancillary services, including laboratories, X-ray, DEXA, mammography, ultrasound, CT and MRI
Electronic medical records (Epic) system integrated in 100 percent of practices and hospitals
Provider Leadership Academy
Research support services
Physician Leadership Councils
Recognized by the National Committee for Quality Assurance as Level 3 Patient-Centered Medical Homes in adult primary care
Physician and provider turnover rate averages 4 percent