Why Shriners Children's

Shriners Children's is the premier pediatric burn, orthopedic, spinal cord injury, cleft lip and palate, and pediatric subspecialties healthcare system. With multiple hospitals, outpatient clinics, ambulatory care centers and outreach locations across the globe, we provide excellent care to children up to age 18 regardless of their family’s ability to pay or insurance status. Our mission is to change and improve lives by caring for our patients, conducting research to gain knowledge and develop new treatments, and providing educational opportunities for physicians and other healthcare professionals.

• 4 locations ranked on S. News & World Report’s list of Best Children’s Hospitals for pediatric orthopedics
• Winner of 9 Press Ganey Guardian of Excellence Awards and 5 Pinnacle of Excellence Awards for Patient Experience (2023)
• $20 million in annual funding for innovative research in genomics, clinical motional analysis, and other forms of translational research.

About Shriners Children's Northern California

Shriners Children's Northern California is a nationally ranked children's hospital where hope and healing meet. Consistently ranked as one of the nation's elite providers of pediatric orthopedic and urology care by U.S News and World Report, our compassionate, respected physicians and staff provide care for chidlren with orthopedic conditions, spinal cord injuries, burns, scars from any cause, cleft lip, anorectal disorders, chest wall malformations and other surgical needs. To simplify access to care, we partner with emergency air ambulances to transport critically injured children, coordinating transportation to and from the hospital in Sacrmaneto and Northern California, the Western United States, Canada and Mexico.

Sacramento offers a thriving job market, particularly in government, healthcare, technology, and agriculture. Know as the "Farm-toFork Capital," it boasts a vibrant food scene, diverse culture, and a reasonable cost of living compared to other California cities. With a warm climate, access to outdoor activities (proximity to Tahoe, Napa, and San Francisco), and family-friendly neighborhoods, Sacramento is an ideal choice for professionals seeking career growth and quality of life. 

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision plans. Benefits eligible from Day 1
• 403(b) plan with generous company match and 457(b) deferred compensation plans
• Employer sponsored CME
• Relocation assistance
• Employe providced professional liability coverage
• School Loan Forgiveness Program and Public Service Loan Forgiveness
• Voluntary benefits: short and long-term disability, critical illness/accident, hospital indemnity, legal services, identity theft protection, pet insurance

Join our expanding team at Shriners Children's Northern California as a Pediatric Anesthesiologist and play a crucial role in providing exceptional care for infants, children, and adolescents. As the largest  Shriners Hospital in North America, we specialize in treating complex orthopedic disorders, cleft lip/palate surgery, burn injuries, and pediatric surgery.

We're seeking a board-certified/eligible Pediatric Anesthesiologist to join our all-physician anesthesia group dedicated to clinical excellence, research, and resident training. You'll have the opportunity to develop expertise in regional anesthesia within our robust program and collaborate with highly skilled Pediatric Regional Anesthesiologists.

Enjoy a Monday to Friday schedule with rare evening and weekend cases, with call taken from home and a minimal call-back rate. Benefit from a competitive salary ranging from $460,000 to $520,000, commensurate with experience, along with a comprehensive benefits package including continuing education and professional development opportunities.

• Checks anesthesia equipment according to current guidelines
• Formulates anesthetic plan based on birth history, physical examination, and laboratory results
• Inserts endotrachael tubes and intravenous catheters
• Sets up intravenous and intra-arterial fluid systems appropriately
• Utilizes all current techniques of monitoring
• Ensures intra-operative patient management is appropriate
• Ensures patient management in the PACU is appropriate

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree from an accredited medical school
• Completion of an ACGME accredited fellowship in Pediatric Anesthesia, along with Pediatric Anesthesia board Certification (or eligibility) and board Certification in Anesthesiology.
• Must possess or be eligible for California medical license
• Must possess or be eligible for DEA license
• Must be BLS, ACLS and PALS certified