Anesthesiologist

Anesthesia Specialists of Bethlehem (ASB), a physician-led private anesthesia practice with over 30 years of excellence, is seeking a full-time, partnership-track anesthesiologist to join their expanding group within St. Luke’s University Health Network. This opportunity is open to newly graduating residents and fellows, with strong consideration for fellowship-trained candidates. The role offers a broad, collaborative practice environment with a diverse case mix across 13 inpatient hospitals and 3 ambulatory surgery centers.

Practice Info

• Physician-led private anesthesia practice with 83 anesthesiologists and 168 CRNAs
• Provides comprehensive anesthesia services across St. Luke’s University Health Network
• Coverage at 13 inpatient hospitals and 3 ambulatory surgery centers
• St. Luke’s Bethlehem Campus is a Level I Trauma Center
• St. Luke’s Anderson Campus is a Level II Trauma Center and home to a Mother and Baby Pavilion with approximately 3,500 deliveries annually
• Broad case mix including orthopedics, thoracic, neurosurgery, interventional radiology, urology, gynecology, ENT, vascular, bread and butter pediatrics, and general surgery

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive anesthesia services
• Participate in a wide range of cases
• Lead and staff Acute Pain Services
• Lead and staff Surgical Optimization Clinic
• Lead and staff Robust ERAS programs across most specialties

Compensation

• Average total annual compensation is approximately $655,000
• $501,000 base salary
• $80,000 average additional compensation from voluntary call
• $70,000 employer-funded 401(k) contribution
• $3,000 CME allowance
• $1,650 employer-funded HRA
• $100,000 sign-on bonus
• $500/month vehicle stipend for travel between campuses
• $80/month cellphone stipend
• One-time equity buy-in of $2,500 for partnership

Benefits

• $10,000 relocation assistance
• Blue Cross Health Insurance
• Full reimbursement for all licensing and board fees
• 8 weeks of paid vacation and 5 paid sick days annually
• Partnership vote at 18 months
• Partnership granted upon completion of two years of employment

Shift & Schedule

• First and second call average approximately four calls per month
• First call: Overnight once every 14 days (3–4 pm to 7 am)
• Second call: Once every 14 days (regular workday followed by home backup coverage after OR completion, around 7 pm)
• Post-call day off following both first and second call
• Weekend call: 24 hours, 7am-7am, approximate 6-7 times per year
• CRNAs are on call at all campuses
• Optional voluntary call opportunities at smaller campuses for additional compensation

Requirements

• Newly graduating residents and fellows are welcome to apply
• Strong consideration given to fellowship-trained candidates
• General anesthesiologist with solid regional anesthesia skills
• Interest in a broad, collaborative practice environment