Division Chief of Anesthesiology – Dayton Children’s / Shriners Hospital
Reported by 147 physicians · national cohort · total comp, not the employer's posted pay
Overview
- Location
- Dayton Children's - Main Campus, Ohio
- Schedule
- Full-time, 40 hours/week; two operating rooms running daily · Rotating 1-in-4 home call schedule
- SalaryDr Signal range
- $473k – $614k
- Practice
- Pediatric specialty hospital (Shriners Children's Ohio) based within Dayton Children's Hospital · Children's hospital / Pediatric specialty surgical center
147 physician reports · not the employer's posted pay
Role summary
Shriners Children's Ohio, in partnership with Dayton Children's Hospital, seeks a Chief of Anesthesiology to provide clinical and administrative leadership for a pediatric anesthesia program while maintaining an active clinical practice (~90% OR time). The role involves overseeing a team of 3 full-time Pediatric Anesthesiologists in an all-MD model running two ORs daily, with specialized case mix including craniofacial, burn, and reconstructive surgery.
What the posting highlights
- All-MD model, no CRNA supervision; Chief oversees team of 3 full-time Pediatric Anesthesiologists
- Care setting: Primarily inpatient/perioperative; ~90% OR time, with preoperative assessment and occasional PACU coverage
- Patient population: Pediatric patients undergoing complex procedures including craniofacial surgery, cleft lip/palate repair, acute burn care, burn reconstruction, and plastic/reconstructive surgery
SalaryDr summary based on the original posting
Posted base pay vs physician-reported total comp
Physician-reported range shown; the employer did not post pay for this role.
Compensation
- What physicians report
- $473k – $614k
- Pay context
- SalaryDr Signal · physician-reported
- Report sample
- 147 recent physician reports · national cohort
- Compensation basis
- Estimated total compensation
This is a SalaryDr Signal computed from 147 recent, approved physician reports (national cohort). It is not an employer offer or posted pay; this employer did not disclose pay.
Employer
Dayton Children's Hospital
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Facility & Community
- Practice setting
- Pediatric specialty hospital (Shriners Children's Ohio) based within Dayton Children's Hospital
- Facility type
- Children's hospital / Pediatric specialty surgical center
- Patient population
- Pediatric patients undergoing complex procedures including craniofacial surgery, cleft lip/palate repair, acute burn care, burn reconstruction, and plastic/reconstructive surgery
- EHR
- Not stated in posting
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Work Design
- Schedule
- Full-time, 40 hours/week; two operating rooms running daily
- Call burden
- Rotating 1-in-4 home call schedule
- Shift type
- Day-based OR schedule with preoperative assessments and occasional PACU coverage
- Inpatient / outpatient
- Primarily inpatient/perioperative; ~90% OR time, with preoperative assessment and occasional PACU coverage
- Coverage model
- All-MD model, no CRNA supervision; Chief oversees team of 3 full-time Pediatric Anesthesiologists
- Admin burden
- Significant — Chief responsibilities include strategic leadership, quality/safety oversight, physician recruitment and onboarding, operational workflow management, scheduling, and liaison duties with hospital and multidisciplinary leadership
- FTE
- 1
- Teaching
- No
- Research
- No
- Supervises APPs
- No
Visa & Eligibility
- Remote
- No
Source & Verification
- Source
- Official employer source
- Salary label
- SalaryDr Signal
- First seen
- 3 mo ago
- Last verified
- today
- Extraction confidence
- 72%
Full description
Shriners Children’s Ohio in partnership with Dayton Children’s Hospital – Dayton, Ohio
Shriners Children’s Ohio is seeking a Chief of Anesthesiology to provide strategic, clinical, and administrative leadership for our pediatric anesthesia program. This physician leader will oversee a team of 3 full-time Pediatric Anesthesiologists while maintaining an active clinical practice within a highly specialized surgical environment.
Based within Dayton Children’s Hospital, this role offers a unique opportunity to lead a high-performing anesthesia team dedicated to delivering exceptional care for children undergoing complex procedures, including craniofacial surgery, cleft lip and palate repair, acute burn care, burn reconstruction, and select plastic and reconstructive surgeries.
The Chief will play a critical role in advancing departmental performance, ensuring the highest standards of quality and safety, and aligning anesthesia services with institutional priorities and growth initiatives.
Department Specific Job Details:
Key Responsibilities
- Provide overall leadership and strategic direction for the anesthesia department
- Oversee clinical quality, patient safety, and performance improvement initiatives
- Maintain an active clinical practice delivering pediatric anesthesia care
- Supervise, mentor, and support a team of Pediatric Anesthesiologists
- Lead physician recruitment, onboarding, and professional development
- Manage operational workflows, scheduling, and departmental efficiency
- Serve as the primary liaison between anesthesia, hospital leadership, and multidisciplinary teams
- Collaborate closely with surgical and perioperative partners to ensure coordinated, high-quality care
Clinical Practice
The anesthesia team operates in an all-MD model without CRNA supervision, running two operating rooms daily. Physicians spend approximately 90% of their time in the operating room, with additional responsibilities including preoperative assessments and occasional PACU coverage.
The clinical environment includes a diverse mix of critical and non-critical pediatric patients and offers opportunities to utilize:
- Regional anesthesia
- Ultrasound-guided blocks
- Advanced airway management
- Anesthesia support for laser scar revision procedures
Physicians work closely with a multidisciplinary team that includes pediatric burn surgeons, plastic surgeons, physician assistants, surgical technologists, perioperative nurses, physical and occupational therapists, recreational therapy staff, and advanced practice providers.
The position includes participation in a rotating 1-in-4 home call schedule. There are no resident or fellow teaching responsibilities.
Qualifications
- Fellowship training in Pediatric Anesthesiology required
- Board certified in Anesthesiology
- Eligible for medical licensure in the state of Ohio
- Demonstrated leadership experience in a clinical or academic setting preferred
- Strong commitment to quality, safety, and patient-centered care
- Excellent communication, collaboration, and team-building skills