Chief Anesthesiologist | Litchfield, IL

Position Overview

Chief Anesthesiologist position at HSHS St. Francis Hospital in Litchfield, Illinois. Blended team model with physicians and CRNAs sharing call and personally providing anesthesia. Diverse case mix with opportunity to use regional anesthesia skills.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: $520K
• Sign-on bonus: $50K
• Variable chief stipend: $30K
• Health, life, vision, dental, disability, and AD&D insurance
• Generous paid time off
• Flexible Spending Accounts/Health Savings Accounts
• Fully paid malpractice insurance
• Loan repayment and training assistance available

Schedule & Call Requirements

No in-house call. Schedule supports work-life balance with shared call responsibilities.

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
• Monitor patient's physiological condition and perform interventions
• Support departmental coordination and clinical leadership

Qualifications

• MD or DO from an accredited institution
• Completion of Anesthesiology Residency
• Board Eligible or Board Certified
• Current medical licensure
• ECFMG/FLEX if applicable

Facility Details

HSHS St. Francis Hospital is a Catholic not-for-profit facility affiliated with Hospital Sisters Health System. It offers a full range of medical services including surgery center, cancer care, imaging, rehabilitation, and is the only hospital in the two-county area providing maternity services.