Anesthesiology - Pediatric

Pediatric Anesthesiologist Opportunity

Pediatric anesthesiologist opportunity with HSHS St. John's Hospital, a Level II pediatric trauma center in Springfield, IL.

HSHS St. John's Hospital, based in the Illinois state capital of Springfield, is the flagship hospital of Hospital Sisters Health System. The regional medical center provides residents of central and southern Illinois with comprehensive healthcare using modern technology. Dating back to 1875, St. John's is now a Certified Level II Pediatric Trauma Center and a Certified Level I Trauma Center. The facility has a college of nursing and is a teaching hospital affiliated with Southern Illinois University School of Medicine. Its surgery centers are considered among the most advanced of their type in the United States.

Shifts: Light call. Flexible scheduling.

Team Leadership: Matthew Walsh, MD–Vice President of Clinical Services for NAPA's Midwest Region (IN, IL, MI). Dr. Walsh is a Diplomate of the American Board of Anesthesiology and a specialist in cardiovascular anesthesia. He received his Doctorate of Medicine from Loyola University, Stritch School of Medicine in Maywood, IL, where he also fulfilled his anesthesia residency. His professional affiliations include membership in the American Society of Anesthesiologists and the Illinois Society of Anesthesiologists.

Team Highlights:

• Assist in the directing and coordinating of activities in the Anesthesia Department
• Responsible for the medical management of patients who are rendered unconscious and/or insensible to pain and emotional stress during surgery and other medical procedures
• Pre-anesthesia assessment
• Obtains and/or verifies patient consent
• Discuss anesthetic options and risks with the patient
• Induction, maintenance, and emergence from anesthesia
• Monitoring of the patient's physiological condition
• Performance of clinical intervention as needed

Requirements:

• M.D./D.O. Degree from an accredited College of Medicine
• ECFMG and FLEX Completion
• Completion of approved residency in anesthesia
• Currently licensed as a physician

Lifestyle: Springfield, IL: The largest city in central Illinois and the state capital, Springfield has a strong sense of community. Residents can enjoy arts and culture, shopping, and natural beauty. Downtown farmers' markets and nearby farms reflect the agricultural environment of Illinois. The city's robust historical past is highlighted at historical sites and museums. Most notably, Abraham Lincoln lived and worked in Springfield before he was elected the 16th president and moved to Washington, DC. Springfield features tantalizing restaurant choices, whether you are looking for a farm-to-table, family-friendly, or romantic dining experience.

Area Attractions: Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Illinois State Fair Jubilee Farm Center for Ecology and Spirituality Lincoln Home National Historic Site Dana-Thomas House designed by architect Frank Lloyd Wright Colleges and Schools: University of Illinois-Springfield, St. John's College of Nursing, Lincoln Land Community College Iles Elementary School, The Jefferson Middle School, Springfield High School

Total Rewards: Salary: $600K Pediatric stipend: $50K Pediatric call: $900 Sign-on bonus: $75K Generous paid time off Generous benefits package, including: Health, life, vision, dental, disability, and AD&D insurance Flexible Spending Accounts/Health Savings Accounts 401(k) Profit sharing Fully paid malpractice insurance coverage Leadership and professional development opportunities