Anesthesiology Physician

Locum Tenens Anesthesiologist in Joliet, IL - Board-certified anesthesiologist needed for hospital-based general anesthesia and perioperative care near the Chicago area.

Join a dedicated locum tenens anesthesia team in Joliet, Will County, Illinois. This long-term locum position offers the chance to provide high-quality perioperative and general anesthesia care in a collaborative hospital-based environment alongside CRNAs and fellow anesthesiology physicians. Ideal candidates are board-certified anesthesiologists with hospital or locum experience seeking anesthesia jobs in Illinois or anesthesia jobs near Chicago.

• Position Type: Locum tenens anesthesiologist / locum anesthesiologist
• Location: Joliet, IL 60435 (Will County) - near Chicago, IL
• Start Date: April 6, 2026
• End Date: April 5, 2027
• Duration: 52 weeks (long-term assignment)
• Shift: Day shift, 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM
• Hours per Week: 32 (8-hour shifts)
• Estimated Weekly Salary Range: $9,130-$9,630
• Setting: Hospital-based anesthesia; 8 anesthesia rooms
• Charting / EHR: Meditec

• M.D. or D.O. degree from an accredited College of Medicine
• Board Certification or Fellowship in Anesthesiology (required) - board-certified anesthesiologist
• Completion of an accredited anesthesia residency
• Current, unrestricted Illinois physician license required
• ECFMG and FLEX (if applicable for international graduates)
• Minimum: 1 year of anesthesia experience; prior hospital-based or locum tenens experience preferred

• Provide perioperative medical management and general anesthesia care for surgical patients
• Perform pre-anesthesia assessments, obtain/verify consent, and discuss anesthetic options and risks
• Induction, maintenance, and emergence from anesthesia with comprehensive physiologic monitoring
• Perform clinical interventions and perioperative management as indicated
• Supervise and collaborate with CRNAs (MD:
  
  CRNA ratio approximately 1:3) and perform independent cases as required
• Manage a variety of case types including general surgery, orthopedics, neurosurgery, and obstetrics
• Contribute to departmental coordination and quality initiatives within the anesthesia service

• Long-term locum assignment (52 weeks) offering schedule consistency and continuity of care
• Hospital-based practice with a collaborative team of anesthesiologists and CRNAs
• Opportunity to work in Joliet with easy access to the greater Chicago metro area - strong local amenities and commuter options

Apply now: If you are a board-certified anesthesiologist seeking locum tenens opportunities in Joliet, IL or anesthesia jobs in Illinois, apply now to join this hospital-based team. Bring your perioperative expertise to this rewarding assignment near Chicago. Join our locum tenens team today!

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About United Anesthesia, a GHR Healthcare Company
For more than 40 years, United Anesthesia has been the nation's leading staffing partner for anesthesia professionals. As a GHR Healthcare Company, we continue to provide the trusted expertise you rely on, now supported by the expanded resources and nationwide network of a top healthcare firm.

We specialize in placing CRNAs, Anesthesiologists, Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants, and Physicians across all specialties, connecting them with top-tier opportunities in hospitals and surgery centers in all 50 states. We understand the unique demands of anesthesia and the broader healthcare field, and we are dedicated to providing the exceptional service and support you deserve.

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We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.