Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital and the University of Tennessee (UT) Health Science Center are seeking full-time pediatric anesthesiologists to join a growing team at an American College of Surgeons Level 1 Verified Children’s Surgery Center. This is a unique opportunity to work at a freestanding children’s hospital at a leading institution with a prestigious academic affiliation.
Position Overview
Pediatric anesthesiologists at Le Bonheur work 18 shifts per month (10-hour shifts) and is lifestyle practice friendly. Successful candidates must be eligible/board certified (BE/BC) in Pediatric Anesthesiology with an MD or equivalent.
Duties:
- Direct patient care
- Teaching and supervision of nurse anesthetists and residents
- Opportunities for clinical and basic science research
Benefits:
- High base salary with earning potential for taking extra shifts
- Arrangement of H-1B and J-1 visas for qualified candidates
- Eligible for academic appointment at UT Health Science Center within the Department of Anesthesiology
Application Process
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, CV and three professional references to Joseph King, MD, chief of Pediatric Anesthesiology at jking189@uthsc.edu.
About Le Bonheur and UT Health Science Center
Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital, based in Memphis, Tenn., provides expert care for children in more than 45 pediatric subspecialties, encompassing robust community programs, a pediatric research institute and regional outpatient centers in Jackson, Tenn., Tupelo, Miss., and Jonesboro, Ark. Le Bonheur also features a 290-bed hospital in Memphis and a 21-bed satellite hospital within Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, Tenn. As the primary pediatric teaching affiliate for UTHSC, Le Bonheur trains more than 350 pediatricians and specialists each year. Nationally recognized, Le Bonheur has been named a U.S. News & World Report “Best Children’s Hospital” for 14 consecutive years and is a Magnet-designated facility, the ultimate credential for high-quality patient care and nursing excellence.
UT Health Science Center, with campuses across Tennessee, is the state’s largest educator of health care professionals and a leader in residency and fellowship training programs. The Department of Pediatrics is committed to enhancing children’s health through innovative research, exceptional patient care and the education of future pediatric leaders. Research efforts are supported by the Children’s Foundation Research Institute (CFRI), a 300,000-square-foot facility on Le Bonheur’s campus dedicated to basic, translational and clinical research. The CFRI fosters collaboration to address pressing pediatric health challenges and reduce disparities in care.
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