Join Advocate Health, one of the nation’s largest and most respected health systems and discover what it means to live well. We're currently seeking general anesthesiologists to join our physician-led medical group at Advocate Christ Medical Center in Oak Lawn, IL.
Advocate Christ Medical Center in Oak Lawn, a southwest suburb of Chicago, is a Level I trauma center, providing emergency care for more than 105,000 patient visits annually. Nationally ranked for gynecology, cardiology and heart surgery, Advocate Christ also is a major referral hospital for several specialties, including cancer care, heart and kidney transplantation, neurosciences, orthopedics, and women’s health.
Job details
- Full spectrum practice (arterial lines, central lines, regional anesthesia, neuraxial anesthesia)
- Diverse Case Variety: Ranges from simple to complex, including general surgery, GI, ENT, and healthy low-acuity patients. Active solid organ transplant program offers exposure to high level care for those interested in participating.
- Practice at a single center – no mandatory cross coverage of other sites
- Adult Only Practice (13+)
- Collaborative MD-CRNA Model: Approximately 40% of cases are handled with a 1:3 medical direction ratio, while around 60% are MD-only cases.
- Anesthesia Tech and Anesthesia Nursing Support
- Supportive Call Schedule: 6-7 weekday first calls per year, with guaranteed post-call days off for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd calls, flexible OB coverage, with no traditional OB call.
- Work-Life Balance: Standard rotations through workdays with late starts and guaranteed early end times.
- Competitive Compensation: $600K+, plus 8 weeks of vacation, dedicated CME time, and guaranteed post-call days.
- Advanced Technology in a Level I Trauma Center: State-of-the-art facilities, including hybrid operating rooms.
- EPIC EMR System: Advocate Health, as the nation’s largest EPIC user, ensures an optimized EMR system
Training and/or experience required
- Completion of an accredited anesthesiology residency program
- Board-eligibility or board-certification in Anesthesiology
What Advocate Health offers
- Integrated nationally recognized organization
- A diverse and inclusive environment ensuring safe and equitable care for all patients
- A competitive compensation model that is sustainable, equitable, transparent, and rewarding
- Comprehensive benefits package that includes health, dental, vision and life insurance, CME allowance, 401K, and a deferred compensation plan, and paid occurrence-based medical liability insurance
- No noncompete for Hospital Based Specialists, including Anesthesiology
- Relocation assistance up to $12,000
- Adoption assistance and surrogacy assistance
- Education Assistance Program
- Pre-tax accounts for dependent care, health care and commuter benefit
- Leave-of-absence programs including: FMLA, Military Leave, Parental Leave, Personal Leave, VESSA Leave
About Oak Lawn, IL
Oak Lawn is a vibrant village with nearly 56,000 residents and over 1,800 diverse businesses, situated just southwest of Chicago. As part of the greater Chicago area, Oak Lawn offers the perfect blend of suburban charm and big-city access. Nestled in the heart of Cook County, Oak Lawn boasts a distinctive “hometown” feel, with welcoming neighborhoods, thriving business districts, well-maintained recreational spaces, and a rich cultural scene.
The community enjoys access to top-tier resources, including exceptional public and private schools, several higher education options, and compassionate healthcare. Advocate Christ Medical Center and Advocate Children’s Hospital are central to Oak Lawn’s healthcare excellence, providing quality care to residents and nearby Chicago communities.
About Advocate Health
Advocate Health is the 3rd largest nonprofit health care system in the United States. We are a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Advocate Health has a combined footprint across six states – Alabama, Georgia, Illinois, North Carolina, South Carolina and Wisconsin. In Illinois and Wisconsin, we serve nearly 3 million patients annually across more than 500 sites of care in 27 hospitals. We are a leading employer in the Midwest with a diverse team of over 77,000, including 3,700+ employed physicians and more than 2,000 Advanced Practice Clinicians in our physician-led medical group.
We are committed to diversity and inclusion every single day and in everything we do. By cultivating an atmosphere of acceptance and compassion, we create a welcoming environment where our patients can heal, our teammates can thrive, and our business can grow. As a teammate, working in a diverse setting allows you the chance to grow in ways that will broaden your perspective to deliver the best possible patient care.
