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NorthStar Anesthesia
Carbondale, Illinois

Southern Illinois Healthcare - Full Time Anesthesiologist

AnesthesiologyIncludes callFull-Time

Listed compensation

$667.5K

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Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

Role Overview

Summary of Job: Southern Illinois Healthcare is seeking a Full Time Anesthesiologist. J1 visa applicants welcomed! The DRA program allows applicants to apply at any time of year!

NorthStar Anesthesia of Illinois, LLC is seeking an Anesthesiologist MD at its Carbondale, IL location.

Multiple facilities within the SIH system: Memorial Hospital of Carbondale, Herrin Hospital, St. Joseph Memorial Hospital, Harrisburg Hospital, The Orthopedic Institute of Southern Illinois, and Physicians' Surgery Center. Cases include: Ortho, General, Podiatry, Plastic, ENT, Cardiac, Major Vascular Compensation: $667,500 Annually, 10 Weeks PTO, and $60,000 Sign-On Bonus.

  • Facility Website: sih.net
  • Location: Carbondale, IL

Affordable cost of living, home to Southern Illinois University (SIU), fantastic local schools, gateway to the Shawnee National Forest with tons of outdoor recreation, berry farms, wine trails, and short commute times for superior work-life balance.

Job Description

Evaluates the patient pre-operatively by interviewing and examining the patient; assesses data and selects the appropriate anesthetic. Works in collaboration with anesthesiologists, CRNAs, surgeons and other physicians and medical professionals to deliver anesthesia for medical and surgical procedures.

Cares for patient before, during and after a medical procedure or surgery by performing a patient assessment, prepares the patient for anesthesia, administers and maintains anesthesia to ensure proper sedation and pain management.

Oversees patient recovery from anesthesia and cares for the patient’s immediate post-operative needs.

Administers anesthetics in accordance with clinical privileges; performs medical non-surgical procedures, i. e., IV insertion, intubation, induction of anesthesia, emergence of general anesthesia; placement of arterial and centra venous access lines, administers various types of anesthetic blocks, maintains and secures airways in routine and acute medical situations.

Works in the operating room and is able to perform local, regional, and neuraxial anesthesia, and the full range of sedation, and general anesthesia for patients, including patients who are undergoing surgery or other procedures.

The anesthesiologist may have complete responsibility or may share responsibility with CRNAs in a medically directed or supervised model. Works in all areas of anesthesiology, from general surgery to the delivery room.

Prepares patients; takes a medical history; explains procedures; administers anesthetics; monitors the patient during surgery and keeps a record of the course of anesthesia, within the scope of the anesthesiologist’s credentials/privileges.

Responds to critical situations arising during treatment and works with a healthcare team to ensure patient safety. Prepares drugs, maintains accounting of controlled substances; maintains and evaluates anesthesia equipment to ensure safe operating conditions.

May also prescribe drugs in accordance with hospital guidelines. Assists in assurance that patient care requirements are met. Perform all acts reasonably necessary to maintain and improve Physician’s professional skills.

Promote, to the extent permitted by law and the applicable canons of professional ethics, the professional practice of the Company. Participates in the department Quality Management functions.

Minimum Requirements

Position requires a Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) degree or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.) degree, or foreign equivalent. Position requires completion of Medical Residency in Anesthesiology; and Illinois Physician License.

NorthStar Anesthesia is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law.

About NorthStar

A Smarter Career Investment

Founded in 2004 by an anesthesiologist and a CRNA, NorthStar Anesthesia is the fastest growing anesthesia management company in the country. Physicians and CRNAs who choose NorthStar thrive because they are fully supported by clinical and operational leadership. Regional Medical Directors play crucial roles in developing team members to their full potential by creating, and encouraging a culture of transparency, positive impact, and patient driven quality care.

Benefits

NorthStar Anesthesia offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, vision, dental, mental health resources, short-term disability, company-paid long-term disability, company-paid life insurance and AD&D insurance, 401K plan with company match, PTO, and malpractice insurance. We also provide dedicated learning and development programs, mentorship opportunities, and strong leadership support.

How to Apply

Join NorthStar and invest in your career with a company dedicated to clinical quality, team culture, and patient-driven care. If you are a motivated provider with the qualifications and dedication to excel in this role, we invite you to apply today.

NorthStar Anesthesia is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law.

About NorthStar

Key Responsibilities

The Anesthesiologist is responsible for evaluating patients pre-operatively and administering appropriate anesthesia for various medical and surgical procedures. They oversee patient recovery and collaborate with a multidisciplinary healthcare team to ensure patient safety and quality care.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an M.D. or D.O. degree (or foreign equivalent) and have completed a Medical Residency in Anesthesiology. A valid Illinois Physician License is required for this position.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
5+ years of experience

Key Skills

Pre-operative EvaluationAnesthesia AdministrationArterial Line PlacementCentral Venous AccessAirway ManagementLocal AnesthesiaRegional Anesthesia

Anesthesiology — Physician Career Context

Of the 40 active Anesthesiology listings this role was benchmarked against, 5% are remote, 80% have no call, 63% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Illinois is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$668k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $668k in an average-cost state. 62.6% of Illinois clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

What does the Anesthesiology market look like in Illinois?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$668kAnesthesiology median $535k (middle half $513k–$550k)26 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$668k in purchasing powerIllinois index 100.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Anesthesiology listings in Illinois38 active790 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 5% remote · 80% no call · 63% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repayment$60k sign-onIllinois Physician listings: 24% state a sign-on bonus (median $100k) · 25% offer loan repayment997 active listings, Nov 2026
Anesthesiology hiring demand#15 of 28 specialtiespostings stay open a median 53 days · 26% state a sign-on bonusWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 184 postings, 184 closed
New Anesthesiology listings290 in the last 30 days275 the 30 days before (+5%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Anesthesiology pay trend−2.8% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024), WeekdayDoc Hiring Index; as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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Salary Distribution

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8
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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

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401k / retirement match
70% this job
CME allowance
61%
Sign-on bonus
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Loan repayment
22%
Relocation assistance
17%

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Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 2.6
Better work-life than 40% of Anesthesiology listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 784 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About NorthStar Anesthesia

Hospitals and Health Care
Irving, TX
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

10 weeks PTO
$60,000 sign-on bonus
Health insurance
Vision
Dental
Mental health resources
Short-term disability
Company-paid long-term disability

Living in Carbondale

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$156k≈ 0.2× annual pay
Typical market rent
$673/mo≈ 1% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
16 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.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.