Anesthesia Specialists of Bethlehem (ASB)
Location: Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
Anesthesia Specialists of Bethlehem (ASB) is a premier, physician-led private anesthesia group with more than 30 years of stability and excellence in perioperative care. Due to continued growth within the St. Lukes University Health Network, we are seeking a full-time, partnership-track Pediatric Anesthesiologist to join our highly collaborative team.
This position is open to newly graduating pediatric anesthesia fellows and offers the opportunity to practice in a large, integrated health system while caring for both pediatric and adult patients.
About Anesthesia Specialists of Bethlehem
ASB is comprised of 85 anesthesiologists and 168 CRNAs, providing anesthesia services across 13 inpatient hospitals and three ambulatory surgery centers throughout St. Lukes University Health Network.
Key facilities include:
St. Lukes Bethlehem Campus - Level I Trauma Center and primary inpatient site
St. Lukes Anderson Campus - Level II Trauma Center
In addition:
ASB supports three newly built Mother & Baby Pavilions across three campuses
The network performs approximately 5,000 deliveries annually
Our practice supports a broad and diverse case mix, including general surgery, orthopedics, vascular, OBGYN, trauma, urology, neurosurgery, cardiac, pediatrics, ENT, and thoracic. Fellowship-trained cardiac anesthesiologists provide comprehensive cardiac anesthesia services, and intensivists manage ICU care at most sites.
Pediatric Anesthesia Program
St. Lukes has made significant investments in pediatric surgical services, resulting in continued growth in pediatric volume. The Bethlehem campus includes:
Inpatient pediatric care unit
8-bed Pediatric ICU (PICU)
Level III NICU within the network
ASB provides anesthesia care for pediatric patients of all ages, including infants and an increasing number of neonates. Pediatric services include:
General surgery
ENT
Urology
Cosmetic plastic surgery
Pediatric MRI anesthesia
The system employs two high-volume pediatric orthopedic surgeons (including a pediatric spine surgeon) and two pediatric gastroenterologists. Pediatric coverage is supported by a dedicated team of CRNAs.
Call: Home call, approximately 1:5, shared with a pediatric CRNA.
Clinical Model & Physician Leadership
ASB is deeply committed to the Perioperative Surgical Home model. Our physicians lead and staff:
Acute Pain Services
Surgical Optimization Clinics
ERAS protocols across nearly all specialties
Physician leadership is a cornerstone of our culture. ASB anesthesiologists serve in key leadership roles throughout the health system, including Vice President of Medical Affairs positions, subspecialty leadership, and clinical research initiatives.
Compensation & Benefits
Average Total Annual Compensation: approximately $655,000, including:
Base salary: $501,833
Voluntary call: ~$80,000
Employer-funded 401(k): $70,000
CME allowance: $3,000
Employer-funded HRA: $1,650
Additional benefits include:
$100,000 sign-on bonus
$10,000 relocation assistance
Blue Cross health insurance
Full reimbursement for licensing and board fees
$500/month vehicle stipend
$80/month cellphone stipend
8 weeks of paid vacation plus 5 paid sick days annually
Partnership Track
Partnership vote at 18 months
Partnership granted after two years of employment
One-time equity buy-in: $2,500
