Anesthesiologist
Compensation
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Job Description
- Travel Anesthesiologist Opportunity – Flexibility Meets Stability | Office-Based Anesthesia
- Live in WI, IN, MI, MO, KY, or IA | Work in Chicago Suburbs
- 2 Weeks On/Off or Extended Weekend Rotations | Active IL License Required
- Competitive total compensation package inclusive of housing and travel support
At Ambulatory Anesthesia Care – Midwest, we offer travel roles that don’t compromise lifestyle or clinical impact. Join a physician-led group that values your autonomy, supports your growth, and prioritizes your time away from work as much as your time in it.
- Why You’ll Love This Role
- True autonomy in your clinical practice
- Office-based care — no hospital politics, just patient-centered excellence
- Predictable schedule that supports family, hobbies, and wellness
- Arrive and work — we handle equipment, supplies, and support staff
- Long-term contracts with option to convert to full-time if desired
- Exposure to a variety of office-based procedures in a supportive environment
- What We’re Looking For
- ABA-certified or board-eligible anesthesiologist
- Active IL license (or willingness to obtain/reactivate)
- Comfortable traveling with reliable transportation
- Professional, communicative, and confident practicing independently
- What You’ll Get
- Flexible schedules: 2 weeks on/off, extended weekend blocks, or custom rotations
- Competitive compensation with 6-month+ commitment incentives
- W2 or 1099 options (W2 includes full benefits)
Shadow Day and Onboarding Support
- Ready to travel with purpose and get more from your career?
- Apply today and take the next step toward the balance you’ve been looking for:
- Apply directly via Greenhouse
- Email your CV to recruiting@aac-md.com
- Or find us on LinkedIn and connect with our team!
Key Responsibilities
Provide office-based anesthesia services in the Chicago suburbs with a focus on patient-centered excellence. Manage clinical practice independently while utilizing provided equipment, supplies, and support staff.
Requirements
Must be an ABA-certified or board-eligible anesthesiologist with an active Illinois license. Candidates must be comfortable traveling and capable of practicing independently in a professional manner.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Anesthesiology — Physician Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Illinois is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 62.6% of Illinois clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 42 active Anesthesiology listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 83% have no call, 62% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | not listed | Anesthesiology median $525k (middle half $513k–$535k)27 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost of living | Illinois index 100.0 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Anesthesiology listings in Illinois | 46 active | 785 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 2% remote · 83% no call · 62% no weekends42 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Illinois Physician listings: 25% state a sign-on bonus (median $100k) · 24% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| Anesthesiology hiring demand | #15 of 28 specialties | postings stay open a median 53 days · 26% state a sign-on bonusWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 184 postings, 184 closed |
| New Anesthesiology listings | 266 in the last 30 days | 289 the 30 days before (−8%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Anesthesiology pay trend | −2.2% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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- Includes weekends
About AAC Midwest
Benefits & Perks
Living in Chicago
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $354k
- Typical market rent
- $2,311/mo
- Residents’ average commute
- 33 min
- State income tax
- Up to 5%
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.