Pediatric Anesthesiologist | Mt. Vernon, IL

Position Overview

An established private anesthesia practice in the Mt. Vernon, Illinois area seeks a Pediatric Anesthesiologist for office-based anesthesia on healthy children (ASA 1 & 2) undergoing dental procedures. This role offers a lifestyle-focused schedule with no call, no nights, and no weekends.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide anesthesia for restorative and extraction procedures in healthy pediatric patients
• Perform pre-anesthetic evaluations and create individualized plans
• Monitor patients intraoperatively and manage emergence and recovery
• Collaborate with pediatric dentists and staff for seamless care
• Maintain accurate records and follow office-based safety protocols

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree
• Board certification or eligibility in Anesthesiology (ABA)
• Experience with healthy pediatric populations required; pediatric fellowship a plus
• Current unrestricted Illinois medical license or eligibility
• PALS and ACLS certifications

Schedule & Call Requirements

• No call, no nights, no weekends
• Full-time or part-time (3 days per week) options
• Efficient, turnkey office workflow with staffing and logistics managed

Compensation & Benefits

• Highly competitive salary (top-tier for dental anesthesia in Illinois)
• W-2 option includes 6 weeks vacation, full medical/dental/vision benefits, malpractice coverage, and retirement contributions
• 1099 option for maximized gross income
• Choice of employment status

Location Highlights

Mt. Vernon ("King City") offers a family-friendly community with low cost of living, excellent parks, access to Rend Lake for boating and fishing, and convenient interstate access to St. Louis and Evansville.