Position Summary

Phoenix Children’s Hospital, Arizona’s only children’s hospital recognized by US News & World Report’s Best Children’s Hospitals, ranking in all 10 specialties in 2021-22 and the fastest growing Children’s Hospital in the country, is now recruiting for pediatric anesthesiologists to continue our exciting growth trajectory.
The Division of Anesthesiology at Phoenix Children’s Hospital is currently being developed to provide anesthesia care across the PCH system, including three hospital campuses and three ambulatory surgery centers. The current operating room and interventional capacity includes 12 inpatient OR’s and 17 ambulatory OR’s/GI endoscopy suites, two interventional radiology suites and two cardiac catheterization suites. In addition, anesthesia provides care in five MRI’s and in hematology/oncology clinic. Between 2022 and 2024 PCH will expand into two additional campuses which will increase OR suites by 12 additional rooms.
The Division of Anesthesiology at Phoenix Children’s Hospital is seeking early and mid-career pediatric anesthesiologists. We are a free-standing institution serving a diverse pediatric population undergoing a wide range of procedures. Our staff provide anesthesia to approximately 36,000 children per year while managing their own cases with teaching responsibilities to anesthesia residents from Mayo Clinic and the University of Arizona. We anticipate growth in the East and West valley over the next 3 years.
This is a unique opportunity to become part of an exceptional team integral to the success of our nationally recognized hospital with the creation of a new Phoenix Children’s Division of Anesthesiology. A remarkable opportunity to be part of a collaborative workplace where all employees share the same commitment to make a difference in the lives of the children we serve. We have created a model where leadership, inclusivity, wellness, and quality are fundamental components of success—driven by teaching and superb clinical care. We are seeking candidates who have a strong commitment to excellence in patient care for our patients and families. This position offers competitive compensation, excellent benefits, including employer retirement contribution, generous vacation/meeting time, CME funds, health and dental benefits, disability, and life insurance.
Applicants should have the ability to work with teams on patient focused, division-centric, and hospital wide initiatives. Interest and/or experience in education, research, and programmatic development would appeal as we seek to develop our programs in these areas. Opportunity exists for academic affiliations with Mayo Clinic School of Medicine, University of Arizona College of Medicine-Phoenix, and Creighton University School of Medicine.
The ideal candidate will have:
-Interest in clinical excellence, education, and research
-MD/DO degree
-Board certified in Anesthesia
-Board certified/Board eligible in Pediatric Anesthesia

The staff physician shall provide patient care services and will support the PCH mission of providing hope, healing and the best health care for children and their families.

Education

• MD or DO degree. (Required)

Certifications

• Current Arizona License to Practice Medicine or the ability to obtain prior to start date. (Required)
• Board certified/Board Eligible in the appropriate specialty. (Required)

Special Skills

• The ability to move freely from facility to facility, as well as, the ability to move freely throughout facilities and examine patients. (Required)
• The ability to communicate by telephone, computer or other communication devices. (Required)
• The ability to perform after hours or night call responsibilities as needed. (Required)
• The ability to work regularly scheduled work hours. (Required)
• The ability to work well under pressure. (Required)