Physician: Chief of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medical Director - Kishwaukee, IL

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare

11 days ago

Kishwaukee, Illinois$600K - $650KFull TimeAnesthesiology

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Northwestern Memorial Healthcare as a Chief of Anesthesiology – Kishwaukee, IL – $600K-$650K in United States.

Key Responsibilities

Responsible as a liaison between the hospital department and/or NMG physicians and referring medical staff.

Champion select development or improvement initiatives, and organize and lead the necessary teams for implementation.

Requirements

COMPETENCIES / PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS · Please refer to NMHC Performance Standard Competencies.

Qualifications Required: Qualified by training, experience, interest, and demonstrated current ability, and shall be willing and able to discharge the administrative qualifications of his/her office.

Benefits & Compensation

Salary: $600K - $650K

401(k) with employer match.

Malpractice insurance covered.

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

This position offers competitive compensation. Work with Northwestern Memorial Healthcare in United States.

Key Skills

AnesthesiologyPerioperative Medical DirectorshipQuality AssuranceStrategic PlanningOperational LeadershipPhysician RecruitmentPolicy DevelopmentMentoringBudget ManagementResource AllocationStaffingRisk ManagementLeadershipInterpersonal SkillsClinical JudgmentSurgical Patient Care

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician: Chief of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medical Director - Kishwaukee, IL at Northwestern Memorial Healthcare a 2.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Anesthesiology physician listings evaluated on our platform.

Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.

Anesthesiology — Physician Career Context

This Anesthesiology position at Northwestern Memorial Healthcare is open to physician candidates.

Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.

Nationally, Anesthesiology professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $400k, with the typical range spanning $310k to $520k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.

Compensation Analysis

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare lists compensation for this physician position at $600k to $650k annually.

This is approximately 56% above the national median for Anesthesiology professionals, which is around $400k.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Kishwaukee, Illinois.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Anesthesiology, Perioperative Medical Directorship, Quality Assurance, Strategic Planning, Operational Leadership, Physician Recruitment, Policy Development, Mentoring. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Anesthesiology role.

Core responsibilities: The Chief is responsible for the quality, growth, and development of the Anesthesia Department at Kishwaukee, establishing standards of practice, and ensuring excellence in services. This role also involves medical leadership of perioperative operations, focusing on OR throughput and efficient patie...

Benefits package: CME allowance, Paid time off, Well-being fund, 401k, Paid parental leave, Malpractice insurance. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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