Pediatric Cardiovascular Anesthesiologist – San Antonio, Texas
Description
The Department of Anesthesiology at Baylor College of Medicine is seeking a Board-Eligible/Board-Certified Pediatric Cardiovascular Anesthesiologist to join as full-time faculty at CHRISTUS Children’s, the first and only freestanding, academic, not-for-profit children’s hospital in San Antonio. Located in the nation’s seventh largest city and the second largest city in Texas, San Antonio offers a pediatric population expected to grow an additional 30 percent over the next 20 years, offering an exceptional professional opportunity.
The successful candidate will be physicians with a commitment to clinical quality and excellence. This role will be responsible for clinical anesthesia services for cardiovascular pediatric procedures. The anesthesiologist may provide anesthesia services for General and OB Anesthesiology.
The position comes with a faculty appointment, along with a competitive salary and full benefits package, and is employed by Baylor College of Medicine. The candidat4es’ credentials and experience will determine the rank of the academic appointment.
About CHRISTUS Children’s / Baylor College of Medicine
Serving as a focal point for pediatric services throughout the community, CHRISTUS Children’s is a world-class children’s hospital with an established legacy of care dating back to 1869. The organization now employs more than 1,000 staff members, including a 400-nurse team who earned Magnet designation in 2018.
With more than 82,000 ED visits each year, CHRISTUS Children's not only opened the first pediatric emergency room in San Antonio but also serves as the first and only Children’s Miracle Network hospital in the city.
In 2013, CHRISTUS Children’s joined forces with Baylor – most recently ranked #7 in the top medical schools for pediatrics by U.S. News & World Report in 2023-24– which recruits, employs and oversees all physicians. Baylor College of Medicine is recognized as one of the nation’s premier academic health science centers and is known for excellence in education, research, health care and community service.
About San Antonio
The Alamo City is one of Texas’ most historic and charming metropolitan areas, blending Old West history, Spanish heritage and all the energy of a big city with the warm, welcoming feel of a small town.
Residents are drawn to San Antonio by its housing prices, which are comparatively lower than other large U.S. cities, along with the area’s sunny weather and mild winters, rich diversity, excellent public and private schools, abundance of green space, professional sports, top-notch restaurants, two major amusement parks, shopping, nightlife and entertainment, and a strong regional economy—plus easy access to a major airport. Stroll or take a river barge along The River Walk, the city’s 15-mile urban waterway.
On the weekends, you’re just a short drive from the bustling heart of the city to the beauty and wide open spaces of the Texas Hill Country with its rolling hills and big Texas skies, along with the area’s abundant restaurant, shops and galleries. You’re also conveniently located to explore Austin (less than 90 minutes), Houston (less than three hours), Dallas (about four hours) or the beaches of Galveston (less than four hours).
Plus, as a resident of Texas, you’ll pay no state income tax.
Ready to bring your training and passion to a rapidly expanding children’s hospital in one of the nation’s most vibrant and growing cities? Please forward your CV and cover letter to:
Glenda Church Smith, Principal
Pediatric Search Partners
877-440-3832 Telephone
214-850-3094 Text
