Indiana University Health - General Anesthesiologist (IU Health Ball Memorial)

AnesthesiologyIncludes callFull-Time

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Job Description

Company Description

Indiana University Health is the state’s most comprehensive healthcare system, nationally ranked by U.S. News & World Report and recognized for delivering exceptional care across multiple specialties. With 16 hospitals and more than 2,700 physicians, IU Health provides access to the most advanced care in Indiana, from primary care to highly specialized tertiary and quaternary services.

IU Health has a unique partnership with the Indiana University School of Medicine, one of the nation’s largest and most highly regarded medical schools. This collaboration gives physicians access to innovative research, cutting-edge therapies, and opportunities to teach and mentor the next generation of healthcare providers.

Job Description

Indiana University Health Ball Memorial Hospital is seeking a Board Certified/Board Eligible General Anesthesiologist to join our growing team. This opportunity is ideal for physicians interested in a supportive, team-oriented environment with excellent work-life balance. We are especially interested in 2026 residents and providers who bring a collaborative mindset and adaptability to our evolving anesthesia practice.

Key Responsibilities

Provide anesthesia care across a broad range of surgical cases (excluding cardiac anesthesia, which is covered by our dedicated team).

Work collaboratively with surgeons, anesthetists, nurses, and other perioperative staff to ensure efficient, high-quality patient care.

  • Cover all general anesthesiology needs without restriction to specific service lines.
  • Participate in call responsibilities as part of a fair and balanced rotation.

Contribute to a positive culture, aligning with the department’s emphasis on teamwork, patient safety, and efficiency.

Highlights

  • Generalist-focused role – no requirement for advanced subspecialty training.
  • Strong culture of collaboration with surgeons, anesthetists, and OR staff.
  • Work-life balance emphasized by current staff.
  • Competitive compensation package (including 300k sign-on) and robust benefits package
  • J1 Waiver Eligible (if required)

Qualifications

  • MD/DO degree with successful completion of an ACGME-accredited Anesthesiology residency.
  • Board Certified or Board Eligible in Anesthesiology.
  • Generalist skillset: no subspecialty focus required, though flexibility in areas like pain management may be considered.
  • Team-oriented, adaptable, and committed to delivering excellent patient care.
  • Willingness to engage in a collegial, supportive environment and help drive alignment across the anesthesia group.

Additional Information

IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital is a 300+ bed teaching hospital serving as a regional referral center for east-central Indiana. Affiliated with the Indiana University School of Medicine, Ball Memorial combines academic resources with community-based care. The hospital is recognized for its patient-centered culture, supportive environment for physicians, and commitment to excellence in clinical care, teaching, and innovation.

  • Community Highlights – Muncie, Indiana
  • Home to Ball State University, providing a vibrant college-town atmosphere.
  • Excellent schools, affordable housing, and family-friendly neighborhoods.
  • Easy access to Indianapolis (1 hour drive) and other Midwest hubs.
  • Cultural amenities include museums, theaters, music venues, and parks.
  • Thriving community with a blend of small-town charm and metropolitan convenience.
  • Specialty: Anesthesiology
  • Sub-Specialty: General
  • Practice Setting: Inpatient

Qualifications

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

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Surgical supportClinical excellenceGeneral anesthesia

Anesthesiology — Physician Career Context

Of the 49 active Physician listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 69% have no call, 51% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Indiana is 93.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 60.4% of Indiana clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

What does the Physician market look like in Indiana?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedPhysician median $535k (middle half $488k–$594k)302 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost of livingIndiana index 93.3US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physician listings in Indiana440 active22,845 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 2% remote · 69% no call · 51% no weekends49 benchmarked listings
Physician pay trend+1.7% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Anesthesiologist Jobs

25 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

23 jobs · 15 employers
5
<$405k
9
$405k-505k
1
$575k
6
$605k-705k
2
$705k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

22 jobs · 15 employers
Sign-on bonus
68% this job
401k / retirement match
64%
CME allowance
45%
Relocation assistance
23%
Loan repayment
18%

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Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 2.4
Better work-life than 30% of Anesthesiology listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 769 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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Benefits & Perks

Competitive compensation package
$300,000 sign-on bonus
Robust benefits package
J1 waiver eligible
Work-life balance emphasized

Living in Muncie

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$167k
Typical market rent
$1,043/mo
Residents’ average commute
18 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
88.1
State income tax
Up to 3.1%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Muncie, IN metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.