Academic Pediatric Cardiac Anesthesiologist | Nationally Ranked Heart Center

Transform Pediatric Cardiac Care at a Nationally Ranked Heart Center

Academic Pediatric Cardiac Anesthesiologist – Join a World-Class Heart Center

Position Overview

The Oklahoma Children’s Hospital and the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine invite applications for a full-time Academic Pediatric Cardiac Anesthesiologist. This opportunity is with Oklahoma’s only congenital heart disease surgical program and a rapidly expanding pediatric heart center providing quaternary-level care.

The section seeks a motivated, team-oriented physician who thrives in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment and is committed to excellence in patient care, education, and academic growth. Candidates with additional pediatric cardiac anesthesia experience or training are welcomed; candidates with strong pediatric anesthesia experience and a passion for congenital heart disease will also be considered and supported.

Job Requirements

• MD/DO
• Board certification in Anesthesiology
• Board certification or eligibility in Pediatric Anesthesiology
• Eligible for permanent, unrestricted Oklahoma medical licensure
• Additional training or experience in pediatric cardiac anesthesia is preferred but not required

Who We’re Looking For

• Thrives as part of an expert, multidisciplinary team
• Values collaboration, communication, and shared decision-making
• Is energized by caring for patients with congenital and acquired heart disease
• Is committed to continuous learning, academic contribution, and excellence
• Embodies integrity, empathy, and dedication to family-centered care

About the Role

Join a high-performing pediatric cardiac anesthesia team that provides perioperative care for:

• 500+ cases annually, including VAD and pediatric heart transplant
• All congenital heart disease surgical procedures
• Cardiac catheterization and electrophysiology (EP) cases
• Non-cardiac surgeries for patients with heart disease

You will work alongside pediatric cardiac anesthesiologists and CRNAs within a growing Heart Center.

About the Heart Center

• Ranked among the Top 50 Pediatric Cardiology & Heart Surgery Programs in the U.S.
• Provides comprehensive quaternary care for infants, children, and adults with congenital heart disease
• More than 150 clinicians dedicated to congenital heart disease care
• 24-bed dedicated cardiac critical care unit
• Modern hybrid suite
• Two cardiac operating rooms
• A new, free-standing state-of-the-art Heart Hospital is being designed adjacent to the current facility, expanding surgical, procedural, and critical care services

Academic Environment

Faculty will hold an academic appointment at the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine.

Opportunities include:

• Resident and fellow education
• Scholarly activity
• Program development
• Leadership opportunities as the service line expands

Benefits

• Sign-on bonus
• Relocation assistance