PEDIATRIC ANESTHESIOLOGIST

Cook County Government; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 456,000 - 640,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage

Basic Term Life Insurance

Pension Plan

Deferred Compensation Program

Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick Time

Job summary

Cook County Health’s Pediatric Anesthesiology section seeks an experienced Pediatric Anesthesiologist to provide comprehensive anesthetic care for children from neonates to adolescents. The role includes leadership in patient assessment, intraoperative management, and post-anesthesia care across hospital services.

You will contribute to resident training, quality assurance, and departmental projects while supporting in-house call coverage and collaboration with OR teams.

Qualifications

• MD or DO from an accredited medical college.

Responsibilities

• Provides anesthetic care throughout the hospital for pediatric and, when needed, adult patients.
• Performs preoperative assessment, intraoperative anesthesia, and post-anesthesia care per JCAHO standards.
• Supervises CRNAs and participates in resident training.
• Covers multiple units including OR, Obstetrics, PACU, ICU and clinical settings.
• Evaluates patients, takes medical histories and assesses risk before procedures.
• Coordinates anesthesia administration with surgeons and OR staff.

Skills

HIPAA compliance

Interpersonal communication

Teaching and mentoring

Report writing

Team collaboration

Education

MD or DO

Illinois medical license or eligibility

ABA Anesthesiology board cert or eligible

ABA Pediatric Anesthesiology certification

ACLS

PALS

DEA license

Job description

PEDIATRIC ANESTHESIOLOGIST

Job Number

00139384

Job Posting

October 26, 2026, 1:46:33 PM

Closing Date

Ongoing

Contract

Full-time A.M. P.M.

Organization

Health and Hospital Systems

Location

John H. Stroger, JR. Hospital

Department

Anesthesiology and Pain Management, Pediatric Anesthesia

Collective Bargaining Unit : SEIU Local 73 Drs Council Local 20 Posting Salary : $455,804 - $639,837

Job Summary

The Pediatric Anesthesiologist will be responsible for care of pediatric patients with priority to 0-4 years or older based on comorbidities, resident training, daily administrative duties, and conducting quality assurance projects per the needs of the Anesthesiology Service. The scope of these activities cover hospitalized patients and all phases of ambulatory care. The majority of the Anesthesiologist's time will be devoted to patient care. Administrative duties and quality assurance activities will be offered based on the needs of the department.

Typical Duties

• Provides anesthetic care throughout the hospital while meeting and exceeding compliance standards
• Provides complete range of anesthetic care to all pediatric and adult patients (when needed), including preoperative assessment, intraoperative anesthetic administration and monitoring, and post anesthesia care in compliance with the national Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations standards
• Works independently, participates in the training of residents, and provides medical direction to Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist’s (CRNA)
• Provides anesthesia related care in all functional areas of the Operating Room, Obstetrics, Post-Anesthesia Care Unit, Intensive Care Unit Ward, and clinical settings
• Examines patients, obtains medical history, and uses diagnostic test to determine risk during surgical and other medical procedures
• Coordinates work during medical procedures with nurses, residents, CRNA’s, medical technicians, and health care providers
• Administers anesthetic or sedation during medical procedures using local, regional, general, and Monitor Anesthesia Care (MAC) methods
• Coordinates the administration of anesthetics with surgeons during procedures in the operation room
• Provides and maintains life support and airway management as needed, and helps prepare patients for emergency surgery
• Determines when patients have recovered, or stabilized enough, to be transferred to Intensive Care Unit, or discharged home following surgery
• Works daily hours, takes 1st call (in-house), 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th calls or other calls based on Operating Room (OR) needs including Pediatric calls
• Performs all other related duties as assigned by the Department Chair

Minimum Qualifications

Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Medicine (DO) from an accredited medical college or university

Licensed as a physician in the State of Illinois or have the ability to obtain license prior to starting employment

Successfully completed Anesthesiology Residency training and successfully completed Pediatric Fellowship training OR combined Anesthesia and Pediatric Residency

• Board certified or Board eligible in Anesthesiology and Pediatric Anesthesiology by the American Board of Anesthesiology (ABA)
• Active Illinois Controlled Substance License or have the ability to obtain license prior to starting employment

Active Drug Enforcement Agency License or have the ability to obtain license prior to starting employment

• Commensurate Pediatric Anesthesia clinical experience (documented) during the previous 24 months
• Active Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
• Active Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification

Preferred Qualifications

Two (2) years of experience in an academic program is preferred

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Other Characteristics

Thorough knowledge and understanding of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) to ensure the protection of the confidentiality and security of healthcare information for all patients

Strong working knowledge base in anesthesiology and pain management; participates in the development and implementation of program planning, objectives, policies and standards essential to the delivery of quality anesthetic care

• Proficiency in the safe administration of blood and blood products ensuring that all protocol is followed

Excellent interpersonal communication skills – the ability to establish rapport with families

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Excellent organizational skills

Ability to work daily hours, take 1st call (in-house), as well as 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th calls based on OR needs

Ability to build relationships within the organization and to represent CCH with appropriate outside agencies

Ability to prepare reports and effectively present information in meetings

Ability to exercise discretion and make wise decisions

Excellent teaching and mentoring skills in clinical anesthesia for Oral Surgery residents, Anesthesia residents, and interns.

Ability to handle many simultaneous demands and meet all required deadlines

Ability to maintain a professional demeanor when challenged

Ability to perform clinical duties as an anesthesiologist

• Sensitivity and respect in caring for patients and in dealing with patients, family members, trainees, and CCHHS staff of diverse backgrounds

Physical and Environmental Demands

This position is functioning within a healthcare environment. The incumbent is responsible for adherence to all hospital and department specific safety requirements. This includes but is not limited to the following policies and procedures: complying with Personal Protective Equipment requirements, hand washing and sanitizing practices, complying with department specific engineering and work practice controls and any other work area safety precautions as specified by hospital wide policy and departmental procedures.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of the personnel so classified.

Benefits Package

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Basic Term Life Insurance
• Pension Plan
• Deferred Compensation Program
• Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick Time

You may also qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)

Required Qualifications at Time of Application

Degrees awarded outside the United States with the exception of those awarded in one of the United States' territories and Canada must be credentialed by an approved U.S. credential evaluation service belonging to the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or the Association of International Credential Evaluators (AICE). Original credentialing documents must be presented at time of interview.

Must successfully meet the credentialing standards established by the Cook County Health and Hospitals System to include a State of Illinois MD license and any other license, certification, or specialized training, etc., no later than two (2) weeks prior to the candidate’s start date.

All offers of Employment are contingent upon the following conditions: satisfactory professional & employment references, healthcare and criminal background checks, appropriate licensure/certifications, and the successful completion of a physical and pre-employment drug screen.

CCHHS is strictly prohibited from conditioning, basing, or knowingly prejudicing or affecting any term or aspect of County employment or hiring upon or because of any political reason or factor.