A well-established anesthesia program in Illinois is recruiting a full-time Assistant Medical Director (AMD) to step into a hybrid clinical-leadership role with meaningful administrative influence and a compensation package anchored by a $600,000 base salary. The position sits within a collaborative anesthesia care team model supported by strong perioperative infrastructure, making it well-suited for a board-certified anesthesiologist ready to shape departmental direction while maintaining an active clinical presence. Illinois offers Midwest affordability, a deep physician talent market, and proximity to major metropolitan resources — a compelling combination for candidates weighing long-term career stability alongside quality of life.
Perks and Benefits
- $600,000 base salary — among the strongest compensation tiers for anesthesiology leadership in the Midwest
- Leadership stipend opportunities available in addition to base
- Cardiac stipend eligibility for qualified candidates with cardiac anesthesia experience
- 10 weeks of paid time off annually
- Full benefits package (health, dental, vision details available upon inquiry)
- Professional liability insurance with tail coverage included
Practice Highlights
- Assistant Medical Director role combining clinical anesthesia practice with formal administrative and leadership responsibilities
- Collaborative anesthesia care team model — physicians working alongside CRNAs and/or AAs in a structured team environment
- Strong perioperative infrastructure supporting efficient, high-quality surgical throughput
- Cardiac anesthesia service line present, with stipend eligibility indicating meaningful cardiac case volume
- Established program with existing departmental systems — opportunity to refine and lead rather than build from scratch
- Full-time engagement with both clinical and administrative scope of practice
Qualifications
- Board certification in Anesthesiology (ABA) required
- Completion of an ACGME-accredited Anesthesiology residency; fellowship training in cardiac or subspecialty anesthesia advantageous given cardiac stipend eligibility
- Active Illinois medical license or eligibility to obtain prior to start
- Demonstrated or developing leadership experience — prior AMD, section chief, or committee leadership experience valued
- Comfort operating within a care team model and collaborating across surgical and perioperative service lines
About the Community
This position is located in Illinois, a state that consistently ranks among the most livable in the Midwest for physician families — offering a lower cost of living relative to coastal markets, strong public and private school options, and ready access to the cultural, dining, and professional resources of the greater Chicago metropolitan corridor. The region combines genuine community character with the conveniences of a well-connected Midwestern state, making it an attractive long-term home for clinicians who want career depth without sacrificing quality of life.