<p>A well-established anesthesia program in Signal Hill, Illinois is recruiting a full-time Medical Director of Anesthesiology to lead a collaborative anesthesia care team model. This is a hybrid clinical-administrative role with a $600,000 base salary, generous PTO, and additional stipend opportunities tied to leadership and cardiac service lines. The position offers meaningful operational authority within a program that has strong perioperative infrastructure and dedicated administrative support — an ideal platform for an experienced anesthesiologist ready to step into or expand a leadership role in the Midwest.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>$600,000 base salary</li> <li>Leadership stipend opportunities available above base</li> <li>Cardiac stipend eligibility for qualified candidates</li> <li>10 weeks of paid time off annually</li> <li>Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage</li> <li>Retirement savings plan options</li> <li>Professional liability insurance with tail coverage included</li> <li>CME allowance and access to leadership development resources</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Medical Director role with direct oversight of anesthesia operations and program leadership</li> <li>Collaborative anesthesia care team model staffed by both anesthesiologists and CRNAs</li> <li>Balanced mix of clinical anesthesia practice and administrative/leadership responsibilities</li> <li>Strong perioperative infrastructure with dedicated administrative support in place</li> <li>Cardiac service line involvement with associated stipend eligibility</li> <li>Team-oriented, patient-focused departmental culture</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Board certification in Anesthesiology required</li> <li>Completion of an ACGME-accredited Anesthesiology residency</li> <li>Active Illinois medical license or eligibility to obtain prior to start</li> <li>Prior leadership, supervisory, or medical directorship experience preferred given the scope of the role</li> <li>Comfort overseeing a mixed anesthesiologist/CRNA care team model</li> <li>Cardiac anesthesia experience advantageous given stipend eligibility</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Signal Hill is situated in the greater Illinois Midwest corridor, a region recognized for its affordable cost of living, strong public and private school options, and family-friendly communities. Residents enjoy ready access to regional metropolitan amenities — dining, arts, professional sports, and major airports — while benefiting from the lower cost of living and community feel that distinguishes Midwest suburban life from coastal urban centers.</p>