Chief of Anesthesiology & Perioperative Medical Director, Kishwaukee

Job Description & Requirements
Chief of Anesthesiology & Perioperative Medical Director, Kishwaukee

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Step into a high-impact leadership role with Northwestern University affiliation and competitive compensation in the greater Chicago metropolitan region. Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital seeks an experienced leader to manage a growing practice.

Opportunity Highlights

• Lead anesthesia services at Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital
• Earn a competitive compensation package with additional income opportunities for extra shift work
• Receive a health system clinician appointment with Northwestern University and protected administrative leadership time
• Practice a manageable case mix with heavy endoscopy and non-oncologic general surgery volume
• Work in a 4-OR facility with straightforward ortho and urology cases
• Practice without cardiac, neuro, or vascular anesthesia cases
• Balance Northwestern Medicine's high-performance standards with a supportive local community culture
• Revitalize the paused CRNA training program and develop an anesthesia care team model

Community Information —Work in the Greater Chicago Metro Area

Part of the greater Chicago metropolitan footprint, DeKalb, Illinois, is situated approximately 60 miles west of downtown Chicago, making it ideal for those seeking a more relaxed, midwestern setting while maintaining reasonable connections to the city. The community blends small-town character with a university center (Northern Illinois University), bringing cultural and intellectual energy that many outlying suburbs or exurbs lack.

• DeKalb has an Exceptional Livability Score from Area Vibes, with A+ grades for Commute, Cost of Living, and Health & Safety, and an A grade for Housing
• Cost of living is almost 12% below the national average
• The community offers 44 parks, more than 700 acres of green space, and recreational facilities offering outdoor adventures
• Chicagoland offers a unique blend of affordability, community, and accessibility to both urban excitement and natural beauty

Facility Location
Situated on the banks of Lake Michigan, this Midwestern metropolis combines global high-style with a friendly, down-home soul. Along with its superb medical facilities, visitors to Chicago relish the city’s 29-mile long lakefront park, fabulous shopping districts, multicultural neighborhoods and world-class arts and entertainment.

Job Benefits
About the Company
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