General Anesthesiologist

Anesthesia Specialists of Bethlehem is seeking a full-time, partnership-track anesthesiologist to join their premier, physician-led private practice in partnership with St. Luke's University Health Network. The incoming physician will join a large, integrated team delivering comprehensive perioperative care across multiple inpatient hospitals and ambulatory surgery centers with a broad case mix. This opportunity offers a competitive total compensation package, robust benefits, and a clear partnership track.

Practice Info

• Coverage provided at 13 inpatient hospitals and 3 ambulatory surgery centers within St. Luke's University Health Network
• St. Luke's Bethlehem Campus features a Level I Trauma Center
• St. Luke's Anderson Campus features a Level II Trauma Center and a Mother and Baby Pavilion with approximately 3,500 deliveries annually
• Dedicated teams of fellowship-trained cardiac and pediatric anesthesiologists
• Fellowship-trained intensivists providing ICU care at the majority of sites
• Broad case mix including orthopedics, thoracic, neurosurgery, interventional radiology, urology, gynecology, ENT, vascular, bread and butter pediatrics, and general surgery

Responsibilities

• Thoracic Anesthesia: Usually
• Major Vascular Anesthesia: Usually
• Obstetric Anesthesia: Usually
• Pediatric Anesthesia: Sometimes
• Neuroanesthesia: Usually
• Trauma Anesthesia: Usually
• Anesthesia for outpatient surgery: Sometimes
• Regional Anesthesia: Usually

Compensation

• Min $650,000/yr
• Average total annual compensation is approximately $655,000
• $501,000 base salary
• $80,000 average additional compensation from voluntary call
• Optional voluntary call opportunities at smaller campuses for additional compensation

Benefits

• $70,000 employer-funded 401(k) contribution
• $3,000 CME allowance
• $1,650 employer-funded HRA
• $100,000 sign-on bonus
• $10,000 relocation assistance
• $2,000/month residency/fellowship stipend
• Blue Cross Health Insurance
• Full reimbursement for all licensing and board fees
• $500/month vehicle stipend for travel between campuses
• $80/month cellphone stipend
• 8 weeks of paid vacation and 5 paid sick days annually

Shift & Schedule

• Full Time, W-2
• First and second call average approximately four calls per month
• First call: Overnight once every 14 days
• Weekdays: 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

Qualifications

• Open to newly graduating residents and fellows, with strong consideration given to fellowship-trained candidates
• We seek general anesthesiologists with solid regional anesthesia skills who are interested in a broad, collaborative practice environment
• One-time equity buy-in of $2,500