<p>Memorial Hospital Belleville, a 222-bed Magnet-recognized acute care facility in Belleville, Illinois, is recruiting an Assistant Facility Medical Director in Anesthesiology. This is a leadership-track clinical role within a nationally accredited, award-winning hospital system that is part of BJC HealthCare — one of the largest nonprofit health systems in the country. The facility's depth of accreditations, 42 represented specialties, and more than 400 medical staff members signal a high-acuity, subspecialty-rich environment that supports both clinical excellence and physician leadership development.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Sign-on bonus (amount to be discussed at offer)</li> <li>10 weeks of paid time off annually</li> <li>Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision</li> <li>Paid professional liability insurance with tail coverage included</li> <li>CME access through a dedicated physician education institute, including professional development tools and educational resources</li> <li>Clinician wellness program and colleague referral program</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Assistant Facility Medical Director role — a formal leadership position with clinical and administrative scope</li> <li>222-bed acute care hospital with more than 400 medical staff representing 42 specialties</li> <li>Part of Memorial Regional Health Services (MRHS), a BJC HealthCare nonprofit system encompassing Memorial Hospital Belleville, Memorial Hospital Shiloh, and Memorial Care Center</li> <li>Magnet-recognized facility by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) — a marker of nursing excellence and interdisciplinary care quality</li> <li>Designated Regional Hospital Coordinating Center (RHCC) by the Illinois Department of Public Health</li> <li>IDPH-designated Stroke-Ready Hospital</li> <li>Accredited Chest Pain Center with PCI capability by the Society for Chest Pain Centers — indicating active cardiac intervention services relevant to anesthesia case mix</li> <li>Licensed by the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH)</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</li> <li>Demonstrated or emerging interest in clinical leadership and facility-level medical direction</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>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 easy reach of a major urban center while enjoying the lower cost of living, strong public schools, and community character of a mid-sized Illinois city. The region offers a full range of dining, arts, and recreational amenities, with direct access to St. Louis's professional sports, cultural institutions, and international airport just across the Mississippi River.</p>