Pediatric Anesthesiology Jobs
The Medicus Firm was founded in 2009, and since then, has used its unique job board to assist thousands of physicians in their journeys to find their dream jobs. You will also find resources such as a news blog, a job satisfaction and search report, and a practice preference and relocation survey. The news blog contains all updates and information regarding The Medicus Firm, as well as articles discussing topics that medical professionals are sure to encounter throughout their careers. The relocation survey and search report are both available for users to request for download so that they may be viewed at any time.
Salary + Job Growth
The average salary of a Pediatric Anesthesiologist is $307,287 per year, which comes out to around $147 per hour. This salary will vary based on your location, skill set, and years of experience. You can, however, pursue jobs in one of the following states, which have the highest average salary for this profession: New Hampshire, Idaho, California, New York, and Washington. The average salaries in these states range from $312,092, in New Hampshire, to $351,997, in Washington. In general, Anesthesiology is expected to grow by about 2% by the year 2030.
Benefits
Some benefits of working as a Pediatric Anesthesiologist include working with a variety of patients, having a flexible work schedule, receiving above-average compensation, having exposure to advanced technologies, and job satisfaction.
Skills
Skills you should possess as a Pediatric Anesthesiologist include empathy, kindness, approachability, being detail-oriented, and organizational skills.
Job Duties
As a Pediatric Anesthesiologist, you can expect to perform the following job duties: evaluating complex medical problems in infants and children, planning care before, during, and after surgery, providing anesthesia care during surgery, pain control after surgery, and anesthesia and sedation for procedures outside of the operating room (such as MRIs, CT scans, and radiation therapy).
Work Environment
Pediatric Anesthesiologists work in a variety of settings, including children’s hospitals, large community hospitals, and university medical centers.
Education
You may decide that you are interested in pursuing CME, or continuing medical education, after completing medical school. There are Anesthesiology-specific organizations as well as directory-like websites that can guide you toward CME resources. These resources may include things such as podcasts, webinars, live or virtual conferences, videos, or live or virtual courses. The following organizations can help you find CME resources: EMedEvents, CMEList, the Society for Pediatric Anesthesia, the American Society of Anesthesiologists, the California Society of Anesthesiologists, the American Board of Anesthesiology (ABA), and Mayo Clinic.
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