<p>A well-established, community-based anesthesiology practice in the greater St. Louis metro area — anchored in O'Fallon, Illinois — is recruiting a full-time Anesthesiologist to join a collaborative, CRNA-supported team. The position offers a $600,000 base salary, an ambulatory-focused case mix centered on orthopedics and general surgery, and home call with a structured rotation — a combination that delivers genuine work-life balance without sacrificing clinical engagement.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>$600,000 base salary</li> <li>Predictable, structured schedule with generous paid time off</li> <li>Call from home with a defined rotation model</li> <li>Professional liability insurance with tail coverage included</li> <li>Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage</li> <li>Retirement savings plan</li> <li>Wellness resources and strong administrative support infrastructure</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Community-based anesthesiology practice serving the greater St. Louis metro area</li> <li>Ambulatory-focused case mix with a concentration in orthopedics and general surgery</li> <li>Limited OB involvement — well-suited for physicians seeking a primarily surgical ambulatory workload</li> <li>Collaborative care model with experienced CRNAs providing team-based perioperative support</li> <li>Efficient perioperative workflows designed to minimize administrative burden and maximize OR throughput</li> <li>Home call with a structured, predictable rotation shared across the group</li> <li>Patient-focused, team-oriented culture with stable group dynamics</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Board certification or board eligibility in Anesthesiology (American Board of Anesthesiology)</li> <li>Completion of an ACGME-accredited Anesthesiology residency</li> <li>Active Illinois medical license or eligibility to obtain prior to start</li> <li>Strong general anesthesia and perioperative management skills across a broad surgical case mix</li> <li>Comfort functioning within a collaborative anesthesia care team model alongside CRNAs</li> <li>Team-oriented, patient-focused approach consistent with a community practice environment</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>O'Fallon sits in the Metro East region of southwestern Illinois, directly across the Mississippi River from St. Louis — offering residents the lifestyle advantages of a welcoming, family-friendly community alongside immediate access to a major metropolitan area. The area features abundant parks, outdoor recreation, and highly regarded schools, while St. Louis proper provides world-class dining, professional sports, cultural institutions, and a major international airport. Cost of living in the Illinois Metro East corridor runs meaningfully below comparable Midwestern metros, making it an attractive base for physicians at any career stage.</p>