Medical Director - Pediatric Anesthesiologist - Job Share - Womens and Children's Hospital | $650k for 26 weeks!

Essential Anesthesia Management is seeking a service-oriented Pediatric Anesthesiologist to join our collaborative and experienced team at Women and Children’s Hospital in Lafayette, Louisiana. This is a unique opportunity to practice high-quality pediatric and OB anesthesia in a no-call, flexible schedule setting—with the support of a stable, tenured team and leadership that understands the day-to-day demands of the OR.

Position Highlights:

• $600,000 1099 for 26 weeks of anesthesia coverage
• $50,000 Medical Director stipend
• No call
• Schedule is 1 week off, 1 week on; could work for 2 weeks on, 2 weeks off.
• Case types include a wide range of both pediatric and obstetrics
• This facility does not do any CV, Neuro, or transplant cases. 
• Provider will be joining a very experienced anesthesia team composed of 5 anesthesiologists and 8 nurse anesthetists. 
• On a typical day, the Provider arrives around 6 am and gets relieved by the night Anesthesiologists at 5:30 pm.
• EAM has plenty of nearby opportunities if providers wants to work during their off time.

Qualifications:

• Board Certified or Board Eligible
• Fellowship trained in Pediatrics

What We Offer:

• $600,000 1099
• $50,000 medical director stipend
• 26 weeks off
• Access to group benefits through preferred partnerships
• Paid Malpractice + tail
• Support from our Corporate Clinical Leaders

About Lafayette, LA:

• Rich Culture & Community – Lafayette is the heart of Cajun and Creole culture, where music, food, and festivals create a vibrant, welcoming atmosphere unlike anywhere else in the country.
• Affordable Living with Southern Charm – Enjoy a lower cost of living compared to many U.S. cities, along with friendly neighborhoods, great schools, and true Southern hospitality.
• Food Lover’s Paradise – From crawfish boils to gumbo, Lafayette’s culinary scene is world-renowned—authentic, flavorful, and deeply rooted in tradition.

About Us:

Essential Anesthesia Management, a partnership between YPS and EmergencHealth, is a clinician-founded, clinician-led anesthesia management company striving to deliver the highest quality anesthesia care to both patients and hospitals alike. Over the past several years, we have experienced significant growth, providing turn-key department management at over 125 facilities in 6 states. Over 1400 CRNA and Anesthesiologist providers make up the Essential Team. We are continually seeking additional service-minded professionals to join our team and pride ourselves on hiring the best and brightest. We want to hire exceptional people. If you want to be part of a great anesthesia team that really understands the day-to-day demands in the OR, please give us a call at 469.860.8793.