Anesthesiologist

Location:

North Penn Dental Arts

Anesthesiologist (Two Days Per Month)

Dental Office

Position Summary

The Anesthesiologist provides safe, high-quality anesthesia care for dental patients requiring sedation or general anesthesia. This role supports Guardian Dentistry Partners’ mission to provide exceptional, compassionate, and predictable clinical outcomes. The Anesthesiologist will collaborate closely with dentists, surgical teams, and clinical leadership to ensure safety, comfort, and an outstanding patient experience.

Essential Responsibilities

Clinical Care

• •Perform pre-anesthesia assessments, including medical history review, ASA classification, airway evaluation, and risk assessment.
• •Develop and implement individualized anesthesia plans for pediatric, adult, and special-needs patients.
• •Administer anesthesia (IV sedation, deep sedation, or general anesthesia depending on scope and credentialing).
• •Continuously monitor patient vitals, depth of sedation, and airway status throughout the procedure using appropriate equipment and protocols.
• •Manage anesthesia emergence and ensure safe, stable recovery.
• •Provide post-operative evaluation, instructions, and documentation.
• •Respond to medical emergencies following practice emergency protocols; lead management of airway or anesthesia-related incidents.

Collaboration & Communication

• •Partner with dentists and surgical teams to coordinate case flow and patient safety.
• •Communicate clearly with patients and families regarding anesthesia risks, instructions, and expectations.
• •Work with clinical leadership to streamline sedation protocols and optimize patient experience.

Compliance & Documentation

• •Maintain accurate, complete, and timely anesthesia records in accordance with state, federal, and Guardian Dentistry Partners standards.
• •Ensure adherence to all regulatory guidelines, including OSHA, HIPAA, ADA sedation policies, and state dental board requirements.
• •Participate in required training, mock emergency drills, and continuing education.

Qualifications Required

Board certified or board eligible in Anesthesiology

• •Valid DEA registration as required. Experience providing anesthesia in dental, ambulatory, or office-based settings. Previous experience with pediatric dentistry, oral surgery, or special-needs patient populations.
• •Familiarity with office-based anesthesia best practice.

Skills & Competencies

• •Strong airway management and emergency response skills.
• •High attention to detail and commitment to patient safety.
• •Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• •Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
• •Professionalism, integrity, and alignment with Guardian Dentistry Partners’ values.

Compensation & Scheduling

• •Competitive per-diem or daily rate based on experience and case types. Daily rate $3,500-$4,000.
• •Scheduled for two days per month , with potential for additional days as practice volume requires.

FLSA Status:

Exempt We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, protected veteran status, disability status or other legally protected status. We will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.

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