General Anesthesiology

AMN Healthcare; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 560,000 - 585,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Opportunities for additional income

Supportive team environment

Higher-acuity practice settings

Job summary

AMN Healthcare is seeking a General Anesthesiologist to join Northwestern Medicine McHenry Hospital in Chicago, IL. This role offers a clinically engaging practice with diverse cases in a supportive community hospital. Responsibilities include delivering anesthesia care primarily in an independent model while managing a variety of surgical cases. Competitive compensation and opportunities for additional income are provided, along with a higher-acuity working environment that supports career growth and system integration.

Qualifications

• Board certified or board eligible anesthesiologist.
• Experience in higher-acuity environments preferred.
• Ability to handle a diverse case mix.

Responsibilities

• Provide anesthesia care in a higher-acuity practice.
• Manage a mix of cardiovascular, thoracic, vascular, and trauma cases.
• Participate in independent practice with minimal supervision.

Skills

General Anesthesiology

Cardiovascular procedures

Thoracic procedures

Neurosurgery

Orthopedics

Trauma

Education

MD or DO degree

Job description

Job Description & Requirements

General Anesthesiology

Start Date: ASAP   Pay Rate: $560,000.00 - $585,000.00

Northwestern Medicine, a premier integrated academic health system affiliated with Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, is seeking a General Anesthesiologist to join the team at Northwestern Medicine McHenry Hospital. This opportunity offers a clinically engaging, higher-acuity practice within a well-supported community hospital setting, combined with the resources, reputation, and system-wide integration of a leading academic health system. Northwestern Medicine McHenry Hospital is a 143-bed, Level II trauma center and a regional destination for cardiovascular and cancer care. The hospital is home to the only open-heart surgery program in McHenry County and offers advanced cardiac procedures, including TAVR, along with a broad range of complex surgical services.

Opportunity Highlights

• Competitive Northwestern Medicine compensation with opportunities for additional income
• Practice in a higher‑acuity environment with diverse and complex cases
• Case mix includes cardiovascular, thoracic, vascular, neurosurgery, orthopedics, urology, and trauma
• Strong exposure to NORA cases, including GI, interventional GI, pulmonology, and pain procedures
• Approximately 10 anesthetizing locations with steady daily volume (13–17 cases per day)
• Primarily independent practice model with minimal supervision
• Opportunity to practice at a site that may transition to an MD‑only model
• Established team with strong clinical support and system integration

Practice Details

• Weekday schedule typically 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
• Current staffing model includes MDs and CRNAs, with recruitment underway for additional anesthesiologists
• McHenry serves as a higher‑acuity hub within the region, complementing nearby Northwestern Medicine Huntley Hospital

Location

McHenry County, Illinois — located in the northwest suburbs of Chicago, offering suburban living with access to outdoor recreation, lower cost of living, family‑friendly communities, and convenient access to the greater Chicagoland region.

Benefits

Competitive compensation, opportunities for additional income, supportive team environment, and system integration.