Anesthesiology Physician

Locum Tenens Anesthesiologist - General Anesthesia Joliet, IL (60435) Locum Tenens Anesthesiologist in Joliet, IL - Board-certified anesthesiologist needed for hospital-based general anesthesia and perioperative care near the Chicago area. Overview Join a dedicated locum tenens anesthesia team in Joliet, Will County, Illinois. This long-term locum position offers the chance to provide high-quality perioperative and general anesthesia care in a collaborative hospital-based environment alongside CRNAs and fellow anesthesiology physicians. Ideal candidates are board-certified anesthesiologists with hospital or locum experience seeking anesthesia jobs in Illinois or anesthesia jobs near Chicago. Job DetailsPosition Type: Locum tenens anesthesiologist / locum anesthesiologistLocation: Joliet, IL 60435 (Will County) - near Chicago, ILStart Date: April 6, 2026End Date: April 5, 2027Duration: 52 weeks (long-term assignment)Shift: Day shift, 7:00 AM - 3:30 PMHours per Week: 32 (8-hour shifts)Estimated Weekly Salary Range: $9,130-$9,630Setting: Hospital-based anesthesia; 8 anesthesia roomsCharting / EHR: Meditec Required QualificationsM.D. or D.O. degree from an accredited College of MedicineBoard Certification or Fellowship in Anesthesiology (required) - board-certified anesthesiologistCompletion of an accredited anesthesia residencyCurrent, unrestricted Illinois physician license requiredECFMG and FLEX (if applicable for international graduates)Minimum: 1 year of anesthesia experience; prior hospital-based or locum tenens experience preferred Core ResponsibilitiesProvide perioperative medical management and general anesthesia care for surgical patientsPerform pre-anesthesia assessments, obtain/verify consent, and discuss anesthetic options and risksInduction, maintenance, and emergence from anesthesia with comprehensive physiologic monitoringPerform clinical interventions and perioperative management as indicatedSupervise and collaborate with CRNAs (MD:CRNA ratio approximately 1:3) and perform independent cases as requiredManage a variety of case types including general surgery, orthopedics, neurosurgery, and obstetricsContribute to departmental coordination and quality initiatives within the anesthesia service Why This Locum Tenens Anesthesiology RoleLong-term locum assignment (52 weeks) offering schedule consistency and continuity of careHospital-based practice with a collaborative team of anesthesiologists and CRNAsOpportunity to work in Joliet with easy access to the greater Chicago metro area - strong local amenities and commuter options Apply now: If you are a board-certified anesthesiologist seeking locum tenens opportunities in Joliet, IL or anesthesia jobs in Illinois, apply now to join this hospital-based team. Bring your perioperative expertise to this rewarding assignment near Chicago. Join our locum tenens team today! Benefits 1099 Contract Positions do not include employee benefits. About GHR About United Anesthesia, a GHR Healthcare Company For more than 40 years, United Anesthesia has been the nation's leading staffing partner for anesthesia professionals. As a GHR Healthcare Company, we continue to provide the trusted expertise you rely on, now supported by the expanded resources and nationwide network of a top healthcare firm. We specialize in placing CRNAs, Anesthesiologists, Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants, and Physicians across all specialties, connecting them with top-tier opportunities in hospitals and surgery centers in all 50 states. We understand the unique demands of anesthesia and the broader healthcare field, and we are dedicated to providing the exceptional service and support you deserve. We're here to help you unlock new opportunities, advance your career, and create a meaningful impact in healthcare. Explore our job opportunities at We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. Equal Opportunity We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Created: 2026-03-16