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 coverage
• Pager 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 District

Recruitment Contact:
Winny Sadana, BE, MA, MBA, CPRP
Provider Recruiter