This position is for a Chief of Anesthesia at HSHS St. Francis Hospital offering a $520K salary plus a $50K signing bonus, with a blended physician and CRNA team model and options for call taking or non call taking schedules. The hospital is a Catholic, not-for-profit community hospital serving a two-county area with a diverse surgical case mix.
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Position Requirements
Description
Opportunity for a Chief of Anesthesia to practice in a highly autonomous environment. Blended team model, with physician and CRNAs sharing call and personally providing anesthesia. Diverse case mix which affords the opportunity to utilize regional anesthesia skills. St. Francis Hospital is a Catholic not-for-profit health care facility. The hospital is an affiliate of Hospital Sisters Health System sponsored by the Hospital Sisters of the Third Order of St. Francis. The Hospital Sisters established St. Francis Hospital in 1875 in Litchfield, Illinois, with the mission of meeting the needs of those living within the two-county area. St. Francis Hospital is a fully licensed and accredited, not-for-profit health care facility. Employing nearly 240 area residents, the hospital has a full range of medical services; surgery center; cancer care center; state-of-the-art imaging for diagnostic purposes; and physical, cardiac, and pulmonary rehabilitation. In addition, St. Francis is the only hospital in the two-county area providing maternity services. Care team model. Cohesive group.
Total Rewards
Salary: $520K
Sign on Incentive: $50K
Comprehensive benefits package:
• Health, life, vision, dental, disability, and AD&D insurance
• Generous paid time off: 10 Weeks PTO
• Flexible Spending Accounts/Health Savings Accounts
• Fully paid malpractice insurance coverage
• Loan repayment & training assistance available
Case Assignments & Schedule
• Schedule: Call taking and non call taking positions available!
• Diverse case mix.
Key Responsibilities
• Provide comprehensive anesthesia care across surgical procedures
• Perform pre-anesthesia evaluations and obtain informed consent
• Develop and discuss anesthetic plans with patients
• Manage induction, maintenance, and emergence from anesthesia
• Monitoring of the patient's physiological condition and perform interventions as needed
• Support departmental coordination and clinical leadership
Requirements
• MD or DO from an accredited institution
• Completion of Anesthesiology Residency
• Board Eligible or Board Certified
• Current medical licensure
• ECFMG/FLEX (if applicable)
HSHS St. Francis Hospital Litchfield, $520K, $50K Sign on Incentive
EEO Statement
North American Partners in Anesthesia is an equal opportunity employer.