Pediatric Anesthesiologist Opportunities | $100,000 Sign-On Bonus | Up to $45,000 Relocation | 10 Weeks of Vacation

Responsibilities

NORTON CHILDREN’S ANESTHESIOLOGY, AFFILIATED WITH THE UOFL SCHOOL OF MEDICINE and part of Norton Children’s Medical Group in Louisville, Kentucky, is recruiting multiple pediatric general anesthesiologists to join its growing practice.

In this new model, physicians can choose between an all-clinical track or a combined clinical and academic track with the University of Louisville School of Medicine. The combined track offers an opportunity to explore quality improvement, clinical research, translational research, medical education, child advocacy or community engagement. Norton Children’s Research Institute, affiliated with the UofL School of Medicine, offers broad support for every stage of research, including study design and statistical analysis.

ABOUT THE POSITIONS

• $100,000 sign-on bonus; up to $45,000 relocation assistance
• 10 weeks of vacation; one week of continuing medical education
• $10,000 for continuing medical education
• Opportunities to support physicians’ individual career interests
• Employment under a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit healthcare system affiliated with the University of Louisville School of Medicine

PEDIATRIC GENERAL ANESTHESIOLOGISTS

• Comprehensive pediatric clinical practice : Provide anesthetic care across a broad spectrum of pediatric surgical specialties, caring for more than 18,000 patients annually in a high-volume children’s hospital environment.
• Diverse inpatient and ambulatory practice : Deliver anesthesia for inpatient and outpatient surgery at Norton Children’s Hospital, with additional ambulatory surgical care at Norton Women & Children’s Hospital, providing variety in both case complexity and practice setting.
• Exceptional neonatal experience : Participate in the care of medically complex and premature infants supported by a 101-bed Level IV NICU at Norton Children’s Hospital and a 40-bed Level III NICU at Norton Women’s & Children’s Hospital, offering extensive exposure to neonatal and high-acuity pediatric anesthesia.
• Comprehensive pediatric sedation program : Work within and supervise a well-established sedation service providing care for children throughout Norton Children’s Hospital, expanding the scope of practice beyond the operating room.
• Highly collaborative multidisciplinary environment : Practice within an integrated children’s healthcare system alongside certified registered nurse anesthetists (CRNAs), nurse practitioners, residents, pediatric surgeons, neonatologists, intensivists and procedural specialists.
• Experienced, cohesive anesthesia team : Join an established, collegial pediatric group recruiting additional full-time and part-time pediatric anesthesiologists and CRNAs, providing support and mentorship for new graduates while allowing experienced physicians to integrate quickly and pursue individual clinical interests.
• Academic and teaching opportunities : Participate in resident education through the University of Louisville School of Medicine Anesthesiology Residency Program, with opportunities for teaching, quality improvement and clinical scholarship.
• Sustainable schedule and call structure : Enjoy a predictable and equitable call model designed to support long-term career sustainability, with guaranteed 10 weeks of vacation.

WHY NORTON CHILDREN’S FOR YOUR CAREER?

• Integrated academic clinical care model focused on translating clinical research to state-of-the-art bedside care
• Comprehensive research support services provided across all pediatric services lines through Norton Children’s Research Institute, affiliated with the UofL School of Medicine
• Market share leader in the region
• Strong history rooted in robust training programs for medical students, residents and fellows
• Named to Fortune’s 2025 list of America’s Most Innovative Companies
• Named to Forbes’ list of America’s Best Large Employers for 2026

Qualifications

• Medical degree/diploma
• Residency/fellowship certification
• Kentucky medical license or license eligible

To discuss this opportunity, contact Amanda Bailey, director consultant, physician and provider recruitment, Norton Children’s Medical Group, at (502) 439-5144 or amanda.bailey@nortonhealthcare.org. See all our career opportunities at BeANortonChildrensProvider.com.