Chief of Anesthesiology & Perioperative Medical Director, Kishwaukee

Chief of Anesthesiology & Perioperative Medical Director, Kishwaukee

JOB DETAILS

Step into a high-impact leadership role with Northwestern University affiliation and competitive compensation in the greater Chicago metropolitan region. Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital seeks an experienced leader to manage a growing practice.

Opportunity Highlights

Lead anesthesia services at Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital

Earn a competitive compensation package with additional income opportunities for extra shift work

Receive a health system clinician appointment with Northwestern University and protected administrative leadership time

Practice a manageable case mix with heavy endoscopy and non-oncologic general surgery volume

Work in a 4-OR facility with straightforward ortho and urology cases

Practice without cardiac, neuro, or vascular anesthesia cases

Balance Northwestern Medicine's high-performance standards with a supportive local community culture

Revitalize the paused CRNA training program and develop an anesthesia care team model

Community Information —Work in the Greater Chicago Metro Area

Part of the greater Chicago metropolitan footprint, DeKalb, Illinois, is situated approximately 60 miles west of downtown Chicago, making it ideal for those seeking a more relaxed, midwestern setting while maintaining reasonable connections to the city. The community blends small-town character with a university center (Northern Illinois University), bringing cultural and intellectual energy that many outlying suburbs or exurbs lack.

DeKalb has an Exceptional Livability Score from Area Vibes, with A+ grades for Commute, Cost of Living, and Health & Safety, and an A grade for Housing

Cost of living is almost 12% below the national average

The community offers 44 parks, more than 700 acres of green space, and recreational facilities offering outdoor adventures

Chicagoland offers a unique blend of affordability, community, and accessibility to both urban excitement and natural beauty