Pediatric Cardiac Anesthesiologist

NORTON CHILDREN’S ANESTHESIOLOGY, AFFILIATED WITH THE UOFL SCHOOL OF MEDICINE and part of Norton Children’s Medical Group in Louisville, Kentucky, is recruiting multiple pediatric cardiac anesthesiologists to join its growing practice.

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 track offers an opportunity to explore quality improvement, clinical research, translational research, medical education, child advocacy or community engagement. Norton Children’s Research Institute, affiliated with the UofL School of Medicine, offers broad support for every stage of research, including study design and statistical analysis.

ABOUT THE POSITIONS

• $100,000 sign-on bonus; up to $45,000 relocation assistance
• 10 weeks of vacation; one week of continuing medical education
• $10,000 for continuing medical education
• Opportunities to support physicians’ individual career interests
• Employment under a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit healthcare system affiliated with the University of Louisville School of Medicine 

PEDIATRIC CARDIAC ANESTHESIOLOGISTS

• Comprehensive clinical scope: Practice in a full-service cardiac program managing all pediatric and adult congenital heart disease (ACHD) cases, with a robust ventricular assist device program.
• Distinct clinical structure: Practice within a highly specialized and dedicated cardiac team that is structurally and clinically distinct within Norton Children’s Medical Group.
• Exceptional work/life balance: Enjoy a highly sustainable schedule featuring 1:4 home call and an average of one weekend of call per month (cardiac call only), with guaranteed 10 weeks of vacation.  
• Experienced, cohesive team: Join a dedicated group of four pediatric cardiac anesthesiologists with over 60 years of combined experience. The team offers a welcoming environment that provides robust mentorship for new graduates and immediate integration for midcareer physicians.
• Expansion and growth: Join an expanding pediatric heart institute focused on growth in recruitment of dedicated pediatric cardiologists and cardiac surgeons, including additional pediatric cardiac anesthesiologists and dedicated cardiac CRNAs.
• Academic and teaching opportunities: Engage in ongoing quality improvement projects throughout the heart institute and teaching initiatives through the University of Louisville School of Medicine Anesthesiology Residency Program and Adult Cardiothoracic Anesthesiology Fellowship Program.
• Exceptional clinical support: Practice with the backing of five perioperative anesthesia nurse practitioners and excellent cardiac nursing support.

WHY NORTON CHILDREN’S FOR YOUR CAREER? 

• Integrated academic clinical care model focused on translating clinical research to state-of-the-art bedside care 
• Comprehensive research support services provided across all pediatric services lines through Norton Children’s Research Institute, affiliated with the UofL School of Medicine 
• Market share leader in the region 
• Strong history rooted in robust training programs for medical students, residents and fellows
• Named to Fortune’s 2025 list of America’s Most Innovative Companies
• Named to Forbes’ list of America’s Best Large Employers for 2026