Locum Tenens Anesthesiology Job in Kankakee, Illinois

• Position Type: Locum Tenens
• Recruited Specialty: Anesthesiology
• Does the Physician Need To Be Trained In Specialty Being Recruited: No
• State License Required: No
• Terms of Locums Assignment: Long Term (More than 2 months)
• How soon does the position need to be filled: Immediately

About the Facility – St. Mary's in Kankakee
Founded in 1897, St. Mary's Hospital in Kankakee, IL, is a 182-bed facility that has been a cornerstone of specialty and emergency care, available 24/7. They specialize in advanced surgical treatments for critical injuries and illnesses, ensuring that their care teams are attentive to your unique health needs.
St. Mary's Hospital offers a range of specialty services, including heart care, cancer treatment, stroke care, and orthopedics. With an array of minimally invasive procedures utilizing the latest robotic-assisted technology, along with comprehensive imaging and lab services, all services are conveniently located on one campus. They are accredited as a Chest Pain Center by the American College of Cardiology (Client), designated as a Primary Stroke Center by The Joint Commission (TJC), and hold several orthopedic accreditations.

Facility Address: 500 W Court St, Kankakee, IL 60901

Position Overview – 20+ week contract

• General
• OB
• Ortho

• 8-hr shift
• In-house call preferred
• Weekend call preferred
• Weeknight call preferred
• OT not expected, but offered

• # OR rooms: 6
• CRNA-MD ratio: 3:1
• MDs supervising
• MDs doing their own cases
• Charting system: Cerner, iPro

Anesthesiologist - RESPONSIBILITIES (listed are included but not limited to)

• The Anesthesiologist provides clinical anesthesiology services and patient care pre- and post op.
• The Anesthesiologist monitors patients while in surgery.
• Care for patients in the OR.
• Provision of General/regional anesthesia for general, orthopedic, and OB cases.
• The Anesthesiologist reviews medical files and lab results.
• Informing patients about risks associated with anesthesia.

Anesthesiologist - REQUIREMENTS

• Current license to practice medicine in the state of Illinois.
• Board Certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology (ABA) or the American Osteopathic Board of Anesthesiology.
• Currently certified in Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), or equivalent.
• Must have a minimum of two years of recent experience. 3-5 years of experience is preferred.

• Location of Medical Training: American Medical Graduate (AMG), Foreign Medical Graduate (FMG)
• Medical Training Type: Allopathic (MD), Osteopathic (DO)
• Board Certification: Board Certified
• Work Status Requirements: US Citizen