Cardiac Anesthesiologist | Offering Sign-On Bonus

Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center is seeking a full-time BC/BE Cardiac Anesthesiologist to join our team in Reading, PA. You’ll join an outstanding team at our 204-bed state-of-the-art hospital and health campus. This is an excellent opportunity for an anesthesiologist to enjoy a high-quality of life while providing care within a community of approximately 400,000.

Opportunity details

• Call is 1:3-4, with post call day off, guaranteed
• Required to work independently as well as supervise others (supervising 99% of cases)
• 6,000 OR cases annually, 700+ deliveries annually (50% epidural rate), approximately 100 hearts annually
• Surgeries include: orthopedics, obgyn, urology, neurosurgery (95% spine cases), cardiology (TAVR, watchman, ASD/PFO), very few peds

Benefits and Compensation

• Competitive salary and benefit package – base salary with opportunities for incentive bonuses
• Sign-on bonus
• Relocation Assistance
• CME allowance and time
• Vacation time, Paid Parental and Medical Leave

What we’re seeking

• MD, DO or foreign equivalent
• BC/BE Anesthesiology with completion of a Cardiothoracic Anesthesiology fellowship or TEE Certified
• Ability to acquire a license to practice in the State of Pennsylvania
• Must be able to obtain valid federal and state narcotics certificates

Community

• Excellent public schools with many ranking in the top 20% in the state.
• Central PA offers vibrant urban areas surrounded by small town rural/suburban communities which affords exceptional cultural opportunities, museums, farmers markets and fine dining.
• For the outdoor enthusiast, we have ample opportunities for hiking - Appalachian Trail and many other trails, biking, boating/rowing - Susquehanna River, Schuylkill River, and Blue Marsh Lake, skiing, and hunting - surrounded by state game lands.
• Located within a 2-hour drive to weekend destinations such as the Poconos, Philadelphia, Washington DC, Annapolis, and Baltimore and only a 3-hour drive from New York City and the eastern shore.  

 

 

 

About Penn State Health

Located in Central Pennsylvania, the Penn State Health system offers inviting and safe communities to live, work, play, and learn. The surrounding neighborhoods boast a reasonable cost of living whether you prefer a more suburban setting or thriving city rich in theater, arts, and culture. The area is rich in history and offers all the beautiful inspiration of the four seasons. You’ll discover numerous opportunities for day trips, local adventures, outdoor and indoor activities. We're conveniently located within a short distance to major cities such as Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, NYC, Baltimore, and Washington DC. Nearby airports and Amtrak stations along with close proximity to major interstates make living in Central Pennsylvania convenient and fulfilling from both professional and personal perspectives.

Penn State Health is fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is unapologetically expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran status, and family medical or genetic information.