Medical Director, Anesthesiology – Southwestern Illinois (St. Louis Metro East)

Medical Director, Anesthesiology – Southwestern Illinois (St. Louis Metro East)

Opportunity Highlights

• Full-time Anesthesiology Medical Director role with a true lifestyle schedule
• Lead anesthesia services across two hospitals
• Average work weeks under 40 hours with post-call day off
• Low callback and reasonable hours to support work-life balance
• General anesthesia case mix with a medically supervised CRNA team
• Cardiac-trained anesthesiologist preferred
• Build strong partnerships with surgical services, hospital leadership, and key stakeholders
• Focus on quality, safety, compliance, retention, and practice stability

Leadership & Program Responsibilities

• Oversee clinical operations and program performance
• Support team culture, clinician engagement, and retention
• Ensure adherence to protocols, standards, and best practices
• Drive quality improvement and operational excellence
• Strengthen hospital relationships from the OR to the C-suite

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary: $600,000 annually
• Incentives available, including:
  • $10,000 Facility Medical Director (FMD) stipend
  • $40,000 Cardiac stipend (if applicable)
• Sign-on bonus starting at $50,000 (2-year commitment)
• 10 weeks PTO
• Comprehensive benefits package including:
  • Medical, dental, vision, life, disability
  • 401(k), SERPA, HSA, FSA, and EAP resources
  • Paid malpractice insurance with tail coverage
  • Student loan repayment options (for qualified clinicians)
  • Clinician referral program

Community Highlights

• Belleville is a welcoming suburb with a small-town feel and an active downtown
• Easy access to festivals, restaurants, and seasonal outdoor activities
• Approximately 25 minutes to downtown St. Louis for major sports, entertainment, and cultural attractions
• Convenient access to regional airports and ~40 minutes to St. Louis Lambert International Airport