Cardiac Anesthesiologist

Anesthesia Specialists of Bethlehem is seeking a full-time, partnership-track anesthesiologist with fellowship training in cardiac anesthesiology to join their expanding practice at St. Luke’s University Health Network. The role involves direct care for cardiac surgical cases alongside general anesthesiology duties in a premier, physician-led private practice setting. Providers enjoy a highly competitive compensation package totaling approximately $655,000, robust benefits, and comprehensive clinical opportunities within an integrated hospital network.

Practice Info

• Anesthesia Specialists of Bethlehem is the Lehigh Valley's premier, physician-led private anesthesia practice comprising 90 anesthesiologists and 180 CRNAs
• Provides anesthesia coverage across 13 inpatient hospitals and 3 ambulatory surgery centers within St. Luke’s University Health Network
• Comprehensive cardiac anesthesia practice at the newly built Heart Hospital at the Anderson campus, excluding heart transplantation
• Direct care for cardiac surgical cases approximately 1.5-2 days per week, with remaining clinical time spent within the general anesthesiology pool
• Broad and diverse case mix including orthopedics, thoracic surgery, neurosurgery, interventional radiology, urology, gynecology, ENT, vascular, and general surgery
• Practice is deeply committed to the Perioperative Surgical Home model, leading Acute Pain Services, Surgical Optimization Clinics, and ERAS protocols

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care for cardiac surgical cases approximately 1.5-2 days per week
• Spend remaining clinical time within the general anesthesiology pool
• Manage routine coronary bypass and valve surgery, complex and emergent aortic surgery, LVAD implantation, and minimally invasive and structural heart procedures

Compensation

• Minimum $650,000/yr
• $501,000 base salary
• $80,000 from cardiac call
• $1,000 non-pump call-in bonus
• $2,000 pump call-in bonus
• Hourly rate while in the hospital for calls
• Paid stipend for calls, with amount varying based on weekday or weekend
• Paid stipend for second call coverage until 7pm on weekdays
• $100,000 sign-on bonus
• $10,000 relocation assistance
• $2,000/month residency/fellowship stipend
• $500/month vehicle stipend for travel between campuses
• $80/month cellphone stipend
• One-time equity buy-in of $2,500 for partnership

Benefits

• $70,000 employer-funded 401(k) contribution
• $3,000 CME allowance
• $1,650 employer-funded HRA
• Blue Cross Health Insurance
• Full reimbursement for all licensing and board fees
• 8 weeks of paid vacation
• 5 paid sick days annually

Shift & Schedule

• Full Time
• W-2
• Required call is strictly cardiac call, all home-based
• First call: 24-hour shift, approximately every eighth night
• Second call: weekdays only, coverage until 7pm, approximately every eighth night
• Weekday call frequency is approximately 6-8 per month
• Weekend call consists of 24-hour shifts covering Friday and Sunday with a post-call Monday or a 24-hour shift covering Saturday
• Weekend call frequency is approximately every sixth weekend
• Voluntary additional shifts available for increased earning
• Partnership vote at 18 months
• Partnership granted upon completion of two years of employment

Qualifications

• Fellowship training in cardiac anesthesiology