A board-certified anesthesiologist is sought to join the clinical team at Memorial Hospital Belleville, a 222-bed, Magnet-recognized acute care facility in Belleville, Illinois — part of the BJC HealthCare system. This is a full-time employed position at an award-winning regional medical center with more than 400 medical staff members spanning 42 specialties, offering a robust surgical and procedural caseload within a well-resourced, non-profit health system.
Perks and Benefits
- Sign-on bonus available
- 10 weeks of paid time off annually
- Paid professional liability insurance (details provided at offer)
- Access to CME resources and educational tools through a dedicated clinician institute
- Professional development support and career advancement resources
- Clinician wellness program with peer referral support
Practice Highlights
- 222-bed acute care hospital with a broad multispecialty surgical program spanning 42 clinical specialties
- Medical staff of more than 400 physicians and advanced practitioners across the full spectrum of inpatient and outpatient services
- Designated Regional Hospital Coordinating Center (RHCC) by the Illinois Department of Public Health — indicating a high-acuity regional referral role
- Magnet Recognition by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) — reflecting a high-quality nursing and interdisciplinary care environment
- IDPH-designated Stroke-Ready Hospital with established neurovascular protocols
- Accredited Chest Pain Center with PCI capability by the Society for Chest Pain Centers — supporting cardiac surgical and interventional anesthesia cases
- Part of Memorial Regional Health Services (MRHS), a non-profit system that also includes Memorial Hospital Shiloh and Memorial Care Center, providing system-level resources and collegial support
- BJC HealthCare affiliation provides access to one of the largest not-for-profit health systems in the Midwest
Qualifications
- Board certification or board eligibility in Anesthesiology (American Board of Anesthesiology)
- Completion of an ACGME-accredited Anesthesiology residency
- Active Illinois medical license or eligibility to obtain prior to start
- Clinical comfort with a broad community hospital case mix, including cardiac, neurological, and general surgical anesthesia consistent with the facility's service lines
About the Community
Belleville is a well-established city in southwestern Illinois, situated in the Metro East region of the greater St. Louis metropolitan area — placing physicians within 15 miles of a major urban center with all the cultural, dining, sports, and airport access that entails. The area offers a notably lower cost of living compared to St. Louis proper, strong public and private school options, and a welcoming mid-sized city character with tree-lined neighborhoods and a vibrant historic downtown. Outdoor recreation along the Mississippi River bluffs, proximity to Shawnee National Forest, and easy access to both Illinois and Missouri amenities make this an attractive destination for clinicians seeking urban convenience without urban cost.