Anesthesiologist for Mercyhealth Javon Bea Hospital, Rockford, IL - $550,000 to $630,000

Job Description

Job Description

Join Our Anesthesia Team

We are currently looking for Board-Certified or Board-Eligible Anesthesiologists to become part of our established anesthesia team at our facility, a Level I Trauma Center located in Rockford, Illinois. This role offers the chance to work with a varied and high-acuity case mix, including trauma, high-risk obstetrics, and orthopedic surgeries, all while enjoying a consistent weekday schedule and competitive compensation, supported by strong administrative resources.

Opportunity Overview

• Employment Type: Full-time position at our 195-bed, Level I Trauma Center.
• Standard Work Schedule: Monday to Friday, from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
• In-House Call Rotation: Approximately 1:2.7 days, including one weeknight per week and 1-2 weekends per month.
• Weeknight In-House Call: 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. following an 8-hour shift.
• Coverage Areas: Trauma or obstetrics.
• Post-Call Day Off: Provided for in-house coverage.
• Pager Call Rotation: 2nd, 3rd, and 4th calls with an approximate 20-minute response time.
• Call Volume: Moderate.
• EMR System: EPIC.

Departmental Responsibilities

• Administer anesthesia for trauma, high-risk obstetrics (Level III Perinatal Center), orthopedic, and general surgical procedures.
• Work in 14 operating rooms, handling all-hands-on trauma cases.
• Support from a Comprehensive Stroke Center.
• Collaborate with MDs, CRNAs (primarily in the endoscopy suite), surgeons, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Engage in quality improvement initiatives and multidisciplinary care planning.

Required Qualifications

• MD/DO, board-certified or board-eligible in Anesthesiology.
• Recent, comprehensive trauma experience is essential.
• Experience in regional and obstetric anesthesia is required.
• Capability to deliver high-quality anesthesia in a high-acuity, multidisciplinary environment.
• Strong teamwork, communication skills, and a patient-centered approach.

Compensation and Benefits

• Base Salary: $550,000 for General Anesthesia, $630,000 for Cardiac Anesthesia.
• Potential additional allocation of up to $100,000 for student loan repayment and/or sign-on bonuses.
• Relocation assistance available up to $10,000.
• Reimbursement for CME, licensure, membership, and medical association dues.
• Coverage for malpractice and tail insurance.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching.
• Paid parental and caregiver leave.
• Short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Strategic partnership with a dedicated physician liaison.

Community and System Information

Our facility, a state-of-the-art tertiary care center, serves Northern Illinois and includes:

• ACS-designated Level I Adult Trauma Center.
• Comprehensive Stroke Center.
• Regional Perinatal Center and Level III NICU.
• Advanced surgical suites, including hybrid operating room capabilities.
• A comprehensive diagnostic center featuring lab, imaging, and pharmacy services.
• Inpatient dialysis services.
• Interventional laboratories for cardiac, vascular, peripheral, and neurovascular procedures.

About Our Organization

• A regional health system comprising 7 hospitals and over 100 primary and specialty care centers across more than 65 communities in Northern Illinois and Southern Wisconsin.
• More than 1,000 partnered providers and over 8,500 professionals committed to delivering compassionate, high-quality care.
• Offering over 125 specialty and subspecialty services, including adult critical care, neonatal intensive care, neurosurgery, heart and vascular services, comprehensive cancer care, robotic surgery, orthopedic surgery, and more.

About Rockford

Rockford is the third-largest city in Illinois, located along the Rock River. It boasts a diverse economy that includes automotive, aerospace, and healthcare sectors, alongside ongoing tourism and downtown revitalization initiatives. Cultural and recreational highlights include:

• Japanese Anderson Gardens.
• Klehm Arboretum & Botanic Garden - Rockford's Living Museum.
• Burpee Museum of Natural History.
• Rockford Park District.