A board-certified anesthesiologist with leadership ambitions will find a compelling dual-hospital opportunity in Belleville, Illinois, where Memorial Hospital Belleville — a 222-bed, Magnet-recognized, BJC HealthCare-affiliated facility — is recruiting an Anesthesiology Medical Director. The role spans two hospital campuses within Memorial Regional Health Services and carries both clinical and administrative scope, overseeing a medically supervised CRNA team across a general mix of anesthesia cases. The position includes a medical director stipend and a cardiac stipend where applicable, making this one of the stronger total-compensation packages in the southern Illinois market.
Perks and Benefits
- Generous sign-on bonus with a three-year commitment
- Medical director stipend plus cardiac stipend (where applicable)
- 10 weeks of paid time off annually
- Student loan repayment options available for qualified clinicians
- Professional liability insurance with tail coverage included
- Comprehensive benefits package: medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
- 401(k), Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan (SERP), HSA, and flexible spending accounts
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and additional health and wellness benefit options
Practice Highlights
- Medical director role spanning two hospital campuses: Memorial Hospital Belleville and Memorial Hospital Shiloh
- General mix of anesthesia cases across both facilities, providing broad clinical variety
- Medically directed CRNA team model — physician leads and supervises advanced practice anesthesia providers
- Memorial Hospital Belleville is a 222-bed acute care facility licensed by the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH)
- Magnet Recognition awarded by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), reflecting a high-quality nursing and clinical environment
- IDPH-designated Regional Hospital Coordinating Center (RHCC) and Stroke-Ready Hospital
- Accredited Chest Pain Center with PCI capability by the Society for Chest Pain Centers — cardiac anesthesia volume supported
- Medical staff of more than 400 physicians and advanced practitioners representing 42 specialties
- Part of BJC HealthCare, one of the largest nonprofit health systems in the United States, providing institutional resources and system-level support
Qualifications
- Board certification in Anesthesiology (American Board of Anesthesiology)
- Completion of an ACGME-accredited anesthesiology residency; fellowship training a plus given cardiac and subspecialty case mix
- Active Illinois medical license or eligibility to obtain prior to start
- Prior experience in or demonstrated readiness for a medical director or leadership role, including supervision of CRNAs
- Comfort with a general anesthesia case mix across a community acute care environment, including cardiac and chest pain center volume
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, culinary, and professional amenities of a top-tier city. The area offers a notably lower cost of living than St. Louis proper, strong public and private school options, and easy access to outdoor recreation along the Mississippi River bluffs and surrounding parks. For clinicians who want proximity to a major city without paying urban prices, the Belleville-Metro East corridor is a consistently attractive landing spot.