Anesthesiologist for Mercyhealth Javon Bea Hospital, Rockford, IL - $550,000 to$630,000
Job Description
Our organization is actively looking for Board-Certified or Board-Eligible Anesthesiologists to become part of our established anesthesia team at Mercyhealth Javon Bea Hospital - Riverside, located in Rockford, Illinois. This position offers the chance to work at a Level I Trauma Center, handling a varied and high-acuity case mix that includes trauma, high-risk obstetrics, and orthopedic surgeries. Enjoy a consistent weekday schedule, competitive pay, and robust administrative support.
Opportunity Overview- Employment Type: Full-time at Mercyhealth Javon Bea Hospital - Riverside, a 195-bed Level I Trauma Center.
- Standard Schedule: Monday to Friday, from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
- In-House Call Rotation: Approximately 1:2.7 days, including one weeknight per week and 1-2 weekends per month.
- Weeknight In-House Call: From 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. following an 8-hour shift.
- Coverage Areas: Trauma or obstetrics.
- Post-Call Day Off: Provided for in-house coverage.
- Pager Call Rotation: 2nd, 3rd, and 4th calls with an approximate 20-minute response time.
- Call Volume: Moderate.
- EMR System: EPIC.
- Administer anesthesia for trauma, high-risk obstetrics (Level III Perinatal Center), orthopedic, and general surgical procedures.
- Work in 14 operating rooms, handling all-hands-on trauma cases.
- Support from a Comprehensive Stroke Center.
- Collaborate with MDs, CRNAs (mainly in the endoscopy suite), surgeons, and multidisciplinary teams.
- Engage in quality improvement initiatives and multidisciplinary care planning.
- MD/DO, board-certified or board-eligible in Anesthesiology.
- Recent, comprehensive trauma experience is essential.
- Experience in regional and obstetric anesthesia is required.
- Capability to deliver high-quality anesthesia in a high-acuity, multidisciplinary environment.
- Strong teamwork, communication skills, and a patient-centered approach are necessary.
- Base Salary: $550,000 (General), $630,000 (Cardiac).
- Potential additional allocation of up to $100,000 for student loan repayment and/or sign-on bonus.
- Relocation assistance available up to $10,000.
- Reimbursement for CME, licensure, membership, and medical association dues.
- Coverage for malpractice and tail insurance.
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
- 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching.
- Paid parental and caregiver leave.
- Short- and long-term disability coverage.
- Strategic partnership with a dedicated physician liaison.
Admitting Hospital: Mercyhealth Javon Bea Hospital-Riverside is a cutting-edge tertiary care facility serving Northern Illinois. Key features include:
- ACS-designated Level I Adult Trauma Center.
- Comprehensive Stroke Center.
- Regional Perinatal Center and Level III NICU.
- Advanced operating and surgical suites, including hybrid OR capabilities.
- Comprehensive diagnostic center with lab, imaging, and pharmacy services.
- Inpatient dialysis services.
- Cardiac, vascular, peripheral, and neurovascular interventional laboratories.
About Our Organization: We are a regional health system comprising 7 hospitals and over 100 primary and specialty care centers across more than 65 communities in Northern Illinois and Southern Wisconsin. Our team includes over 1,000 partnered providers and more than 8,500 professionals committed to delivering compassionate, high-quality care. We offer more than 125 specialty and subspecialty services, including adult critical care, neonatal intensive care, neurosurgery, heart and vascular services, comprehensive cancer services, robotic surgery, orthopedic surgery, and more.
About Rockford: Rockford is the third-largest city in Illinois, located along the Rock River. It boasts a diverse economy that includes automotive, aerospace, and healthcare sectors, alongside ongoing tourism and downtown revitalization initiatives. Cultural and recreational highlights include:
- Japanese Anderson Gardens.
- Klehm Arboretum & Botanic Garden - Rockford's Living Museum.
- Burpee Museum of Natural History.
- Rockford Park District.
