Position Requirements
Opportunity for a Chief of Anesthesia to practice in a highly autonomous environment. Blended team model, with physician and CRNAs sharing call and personally providing anesthesia. Diverse case mix which affords the opportunity to utilize regional anesthesia skills.
Description
St. Francis Hospital is a Catholic not-for-profit health care facility. The hospital is an affiliate of Hospital Sisters Health System sponsored by the Hospital Sisters of the Third Order of St. Francis. The Hospital Sisters established St. Francis Hospital in 1875 in Litchfield, Illinois, with the mission of meeting the needs of those living within the two-county area.St. Francis Hospital is a fully licensed and accredited, not-for-profit health care facility. Employing nearly 240 area residents, the hospital has a full range of medical services; surgery center; cancer care center; state-of-the-art imaging for diagnostic purposes; and physical, cardiac, and pulmonary rehabilitation. In addition, St. Francis is the only hospital in the two-county area providing maternity services.
Case Assignments
Diverse case mix.
Shifts
No in-house call.
Team
Leadership
Matthew Walsh, MD – Senior Vice President
Dr. Walsh is a Diplomate of the American Board of Anesthesiology and a specialist in cardiovascular anesthesia. He received his Doctorate of Medicine from Loyola University, Stritch School of Medicine in Maywood, IL, where he also fulfilled his anesthesia residency. His professional affiliations include membership in the American Society of Anesthesiologists and the Illinois Society of Anesthesiologists.
Team Highlights
Care team model. Cohesive group.
Requirements
Responsibilities
Assist in the directing and coordinating of activities in the Anesthesia Department
Responsible for the medical management of patients who are rendered unconscious and/or insensible to pain and emotional stress during surgery and other medical procedures
Pre-anesthesia assessment
Obtains and/or verifies patient consent
Discuss anesthetic options and risks with the patient Induction, maintenance, and emergence from anesthesia
Monitoring of the patient's physiological condition
Performance of clinical intervention as needed
Requirements
M.D./D.O. Degree from an accredited College of Medicine
ECFMC and FLEX
Completion of approved residency in anesthesia
Currently licensed as a physician
Lifestyle
Litchfield, IL:
The hospital is located halfway between St. Louis, Missouri, and Springfield, Illinois. The hospital serves the areas of Montgomery and Macoupin counties.
Area Attractions:
Museums
Outdoor markets
Lakes and outdoor activities
Total Rewards
Salary: $520K
Sign-on bonus: $50K
Variable chief stipend: $30K
Generous paid time off
Generous benefits package, including:
Health, life, vision, dental, disability, and AD&D insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts/Health Savings Accounts
401(k)
Profit sharing
Fully paid malpractice insurance coverage
Leadership and professional development opportunities
EEO Statement
North American Partners in Anesthesia is an equal opportunity employer.