Responsibilities
Norton Children's, located in Louisville, Kentucky, is a non-prot healthcare system affiliated with the University of Louisville School of Medicine, is currently recruiting multiple pediatric cardiac anesthesiologists to join its growing program. In this new model, physicians can choose between an all-clinical track or a combined clinical and academic track with the University of Louisville school of medicine. The combined clinical and academic track provides the opportunity to explore quality improvement, clinical research, translational research, medical education, child advocacy or community engagement. Norton children's research institute, affiliated with the University of Louisville School of Medicine, offers broad support for every stage of research, including study design and statistical analysis. "Our group's success is due in large part to the incredible social support we offer each other and the mentorship we provide for newly graduated physicians. We fully recognize the bright future of our group depends on the success of each individual physician."
- Peter Dalton M.D., Medical Director
About Pediatric Cardiac Anesthesiology Positions
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- $100,000 sign on bonus; up to $45,000 in relocation; competitive annual salary
- Collaborate with Norton Children's Heart Institute, affiliated with UofL School of Medicine, the only comprehensive pediatric heart surgery, heart failure and transplant program in Kentucky with outcomes that rival similar programs in the region
- Provide anesthesia services for more than 230 heart surgeries annually, including heart transplants, almost 400 cardiac catheterizations and 126 electrophysiology procedures
- Work alongside a specialized team of providers consisting of four congenital cardiac anesthesiologists, 23 board-certified pediatric cardiologists, two pediatric cardiothoracic surgeons, 13 advanced practice providers and additional cardiovascular-specific support staff
- Support patients requiring the highest level of cardiovascular care in the Jennifer Lawrence Cardiac Intensive Care Unit, which has 17 private rooms offering advanced monitoring and facilities specific to the care of neonates through adolescents
- Participate as a key member on a pediatric cardiac surgical team that completes procedures such as complex congenital heart surgeries, heart transplants and left ventricular assist device placement
- Be part of a team leading pediatric cardiovascular care innovation for the region, including completing the first Micra leadless pacemaker implant in a pediatric patient in Kentucky, and using intraoperative heart mapping and a microvascular plug
- Employment under a 501(c)(3) non-profit healthcare system affiliated with the University of Louisville
School of Medicine
About Norton Children's Norton Children's, affiliated with the UofL School of Medicine, is the pediatric provider division of Norton Medical Group. Norton Children's employs more than 500 medical providers who work in over 170 locations in Kentucky and Southern Indiana. To support the community's need for expanded care, Norton Children's Medical Group encompasses all pediatric care, including inpatient, outpatient, specialty and primary care. Patients have access to multidisciplinary resources through Norton Medical Group's extensive network of primary and specialty care practices, as well as Norton Children's Hospital, Norton Women's & Children's Hospital, Norton Children's Medical Center and Novak Center for Children's Health. More information is available at NortonChildrens.com. About Norton Children's Heart Institute Norton Children's Heart Institute is affiliated with the UofL School of Medicine, is home to the only comprehensive pediatric cardiac surgery, heart failure and transplant program serving Kentucky and Southern Indiana. The full-service program features a specialized team that includes cardiovascular surgeons; transplant surgeons; heart failure cardiologists; pediatric cardiologists; fetal cardiologists; adult congenital heart disease specialists; pediatric and ACHD electrophysiologists; interventional cardiologists; cardiovascular anesthesiologists; intensive care physicians; specially trained pharmacist, social worker, dietitian, child life specialist and nurses; a family support team; and a rehabilitation specialist. In addition to local and regional outpatient clinic visits, services this team provides include interventional catheterization; electrophysiology studies and catheter ablations; implantations of pacemakers and cardioverter-defibrillators; heart failure treatment; heart transplantation; adult congenital heart disease care; fetal cardiology; telemedicine; fetal, transesophageal and teleechocardiograms; and advanced three-dimensional cardiac imaging. The 17-bed Jennifer Lawrence Cardiac Intensive Care Unit at Norton Children's Hospital features private rooms dedicated to children recovering from heart procedures; open heart surgery, including transplant; heart failure; and other conditions requiring intensive care. For more information, visit NortonChildrensHeart.com. Living in LouisvilleWhile Louisville is probably best known for being the home of the Kentucky Derby, the city also combines a vibrant and affordable Midwestern lifestyle with an acclaimed arts community, a passion for sports and a wide array of spiritual, cultural and recreational options. Jefferson County boasts one of the state's finest educational systems, including 167 public schools, 92 private schools, including early childhood education, elementary schools and high schools. Louisville has more than 20 colleges and universities, including the University of Louisville. Louisville offers an abundance of housing options, from beautiful horse farms to contemporary downtown condos to convenient suburban communities. It is one of the top 100 best places to live according to Livability.com 2022, and as noted by the Louisville Sports Commission, it is within a day's drive from 60% of the U.S. population. gotolouisville.com Contact: Amanda Bailey, Director Consultant (502) 439-5144 or Amanda.Bailey@nortonhealthcare.org for more information. |
Qualifications
Requirements for the position
- Medical degree/diploma
- Residency/fellowship certification
- Kentucky medical license or license eligible
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Norton Healthcare
Jul 18, 2026