Anesthesiologist for Mercyhealth Javon Bea Hospital, Rockford, IL – $550,000 to $630,000
Mercyhealth System in Rockford, Illinois is seeking Board-Certified/Board-Eligible Anesthesiologists to join our well-established anesthesia team at Mercyhealth Javon Bea Hospital - Riverside.
This is an opportunity to practice at a Level I Trauma Center with a diverse, high-acuity case mix including trauma, high-risk OB, and orthopedic surgery, while enjoying a predictable weekday schedule with competitive compensation and strong administrative support.
Opportunity Overview:
Full-time employment at Mercyhealth Javon Bea Hospital - Riverside, a 195-bed, Level I Trauma Center
Standard schedule: Monday-Friday, 7:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
In-house 24-hour call rotation: roughly 1:2.7 days (one weeknight/week and 1-2 weekends/month)Weeknight in-house call: 3:00 p.m.-7:00 a.m. following an 8-hour shift
Coverage: trauma or OB
Post-call day off for in-house coveragePager call rotation: 2nd, 3rd, and 4th calls with ~20-minute response time
Moderate call volume
EPIC EMR
Departmental Scope:
Provide anesthesia for trauma, high-risk OB (Level III Perinatal Center), orthopedic, and general surgical procedures
14 operating rooms, all-hands-on trauma cases
Comprehensive Stroke Center support
Collaboration with MDs, CRNAs (primarily for endoscopy suite), surgeons, and multidisciplinary teams
Participation in quality improvement initiatives and multidisciplinary care planning
Required Skills & Experience:
MD/DO, board-certified or board-eligible in Anesthesiology
Recent, well-rounded trauma experience required
Regional and OB anesthesia experience required
Ability to provide high-quality anesthesia in a high-acuity, multidisciplinary setting
Excellent teamwork, communication, and patient-centered approach
Compensation & Benefits:
Base Salary: $550,000 (General), $630,000 (Cardiac)
Additional allocation of up to $100K toward student loan repayment and/or sign-on bonus
Relocation assistance for up to $10,000
CME, licensure, membership, and medical association dues reimbursed
Malpractice and tail insurance coverage
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits
403(b) retirement plan with employer match
Paid parental and caregiver leave
Short- and long-term disability coverage
Strategic partnership with a dedicated physician liaison
Community & System Information:Admitting Hospital:
Mercyhealth Javon Bea Hospital-Riverside is a state-of-the-art tertiary care facility serving Northern Illinois.
Hospital features include:
ACS-designated Level I Adult Trauma Center
Comprehensive Stroke Center
Regional Perinatal Center and Level III NICU
Advanced operating and surgical suites, including hybrid OR capabilities
Comprehensive diagnostic center with lab, imaging, and pharmacy services
Inpatient dialysis
Cardiac, vascular, peripheral, and neurovascular interventional laboratories
Community & System Information:
About Mercyhealth:
Regional health system with 7 hospitals and 100+ primary and specialty care centers across more than 65 communities throughout Northern Illinois and Southern Wisconsin
Over 1,000 partnered providers and 8,500+ professionals dedicated to compassionate, quality care
More than 125 specialty and subspecialty services, including adult critical care, neonatal intensive care, neurosurgery, heart and vascular services (WATCHMAN and TAVR), comprehensive cancer services, robotic surgery, orthopedic surgery, and more
About Rockford:
Rockford is the third-largest city in Illinois, situated along the Rock River and recognized for its diversified economy, which includes the automotive, aerospace, and healthcare industries, as well as ongoing tourism and downtown revitalization efforts.
Cultural and recreational highlights include:
Japanese Anderson Gardens
Klehm Arboretum & Botanic Garden | Rockford's Living Museum
Burpee Museum of Natural History in Rockford, Illinois
Rockford Park DistrictRecruitment Contact:
Winny Sadana, BE, MA, MBA, CPRP
Provider Recruiter
wsadana@mhemail.org
815-971-7492