Anesthesiologist Need in Illinois and Wisconsin

Mercyhealth System in Rockford, Illinois is seeking Board-Certified/Board-Eligible Anesthesiologists to join our well-established anesthesia team at Mercyhealth Javon Bea Hospital – Riverside.

This is an opportunity to practice at a Level I Trauma Center with a diverse, high-acuity case mix including trauma, high-risk OB, and orthopedic surgery, while enjoying a predictable weekday schedule with competitive compensation and strong administrative support.

Full-time employment at Mercyhealth Javon Bea Hospital – Riverside, a 195-bed, Level I Trauma Center

Departmental Scope

• Provide anesthesia for trauma, high-risk OB (Level III Perinatal Center), orthopedic, and general surgical procedures
• 12 operating rooms, all-hands-on trauma cases
• Comprehensive Stroke Center support
• Collaboration with MDs, CRNAs (primarily for endoscopy suite), surgeons, and multidisciplinary teams
• EPIC EMR
• Participation in quality improvement initiatives and multidisciplinary care planning

Required Skills & Experience

• MD/DO, board-certified or board-eligible in Anesthesiology
• Recent, well-rounded trauma experience required
• Regional and OB anesthesia experience required
• Ability to provide high-quality anesthesia in a high-acuity, multidisciplinary setting
• Excellent teamwork, communication, and patient-centered approach

Compensation & Benefits

• Base Salary: $550,000 (General), $630,000 (Cardiac)
• Additional allocation of up to $100K toward student loan repayment and/or sign-on bonus
• Relocation assistance for up to $10,000
• CME, licensure, membership, and medical association dues reimbursed
• Malpractice and tail insurance coverage
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer match
• Paid parental and caregiver leave
• Short- and long-term disability coverage
• Strategic partnership with a dedicated physician liaison

Community & System Information

Admitting Hospital

Mercyhealth Javon Bea Hospital–Riverside is a state-of-the-art tertiary care facility serving Northern Illinois.

• ACS-designated Level I Adult Trauma Center

• Comprehensive Stroke Center

• Regional Perinatal Center and Level III NICU

• Advanced operating and surgical suites, including hybrid OR capabilities

• Comprehensive diagnostic center with lab, imaging, and pharmacy services

• Inpatient dialysis

• Cardiac, vascular, peripheral, and neurovascular interventional laboratories

Community & System Information

About Mercyhealth

• Regional health system with 7 hospitals and 100+ primary and specialty care centers across more than 65 communities throughout Northern Illinois and Southern Wisconsin

• Over 900 partnered providers and 8,500+ professionals dedicated to compassionate, quality care

• More than 125 specialty and subspecialty services, including adult critical care, neonatal intensive care, neurosurgery, heart and vascular services (WATCHMAN and TAVR), comprehensive cancer services, robotic surgery, orthopedic surgery, and more

About Rockford

Rockford is the third-largest city in Illinois, situated along the Rock River and recognized for its diversified economy, which includes the automotive, aerospace, and healthcare industries, as well as ongoing tourism and downtown revitalization efforts.

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Klehm Arboretum & Botanic Garden | Rockford's Living Museum

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Recruitment Contact

Winny Elizabeth Sadana, BE, MA, MBA, CPRP

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