Anesthesia Specialists of Bethlehem (ASB) is seeking a full-time, partnership-track regional/acute pain anesthesiologist to join their premier, physician-led private practice. Working within St. Luke's University Health Network, the provider will deliver comprehensive perioperative care across multiple inpatient hospitals and ambulatory surgery centers. This opportunity is open to newly graduating regional or pain fellowship-trained anesthesiologists looking to build a stable career in a growing, highly collaborative environment. Practice Info Provides comprehensive anesthesia services across 13 inpatient hospitals and 3 ambulatory surgery centers. Practices at key facilities including St. Luke's Bethlehem Campus (Level I Trauma Center) and St. Luke's Anderson Campus (Level II Trauma Center).Supported by fellowship-trained cardiac anesthesiologists, a dedicated pediatric anesthesia team, and a group of intensivists who manage ICU care at the majority of sites. Maintains a diverse and balanced case mix including orthopedics, thoracic surgery, neurosurgery, interventional radiology, urology, gynecology, ENT, vascular, and general surgery. Operates a robust Acute Pain and Regional Anesthesia Service with a daily team including a dedicated regional/pain faculty anesthesiologist, a nurse practitioner with expertise in addiction medicine, and three physician assistants.
Responsibilities:
Focuses on interventional pain management, including thoracic and lumbar epidurals, peripheral nerve blocks, continuous catheter techniques, and postoperative follow-up.
Leads Surgical Optimization Clinics.
Leads ERAS protocols across nearly all surgical specialties.
Compensation:
The average total annual compensation package is approximately $655,000.$501,000 base salary Approximately $80,000 from voluntary call opportunities
Benefits:- $70,000 employer-funded 401(k) contribution$3,000 CME allowance$1,650 employer-funded HRA$100,000 sign-on bonus$10,000 relocation assistance$2,000/month residency/fellowship stipend
- Blue Cross Health Insurance
- Full reimbursement for all licensing and board fees$500/month vehicle stipend for travel between campuses$80/month cellphone stipend8 weeks of paid vacation and 5 paid sick days annually
- Shift & Schedule
- First and second call average approximately four calls per month.
- First call: Overnight once every 14 days, weekdays 3-4 pm to 7 am.
- Second call: Once every 14 days.
- Regular workday followed by home backup coverage after OR completion (around 7 pm).Post-call day off following both first and second call.
- Weekend call: 24 hours, 7am-7am, approximate 6-7 times per year.
- Optional voluntary call opportunities at smaller campuses for additional compensation.
Qualifications:
Open to newly graduating regional or pain fellowship-trained anesthesiologists.
Partnership vote at 18 months.
Partnership granted upon completion of two years of employment.
One-time equity buy-in of $2,500.
