NAPA - North American Partners in Anesthesia
$625K base! $75K sign-on bonus! 17 weeks PTO! Plus Chief Stipend!

Kankakee,IL
AnesthesiologistFull Time$625,000/yrW-2Posted: 8/12/25Updated: 8/12/25Ref:0002244
Contact:
Greg Colletti
(516) 401-3129
gcolletti@napaanesthesia.com

Chief Anesthesiologist role at PRIME St. Mary's Kankakee Hospital in IL, with a diverse case mix and Certified Level II Emergency/Trauma Center



Description


PRIME St. Mary's Kankakee Hospital has delivered high-quality healthcare to Kankakee, IL, and its southern suburbs with a commitment to community and compassion since 1897. In a welcoming setting, the 182-bed acute care facility provides award-winning services for primary and specialty care. The peritoneal dialysis unit, one of just 91 in the United States, is recognized nationally. PRIME St. Mary's Kankakee has a state-of-the-art Family Birthing Center dedicated to expectant and new parents, and a certified Level II Emergency/Trauma Center.



Awards


The Joint Commission for Advanced Primary Stroke Centers Gold Seal of Approval™


"Pursuit of Excellence Star" Award for Peritoneal Clinics


Commission of Cancer Outstanding Achievement Award



Case Assignments


Ortho, GI, Urology, OB, Ophthalmology and General Surgery



Shifts


Position includes call (offsite with 30-minute response).



Team Leadership


Dr. Matthew Walsh, RVP Mid-West Region


Working together in a collegial environment, the anesthesia team provides services for five or six operating rooms daily. These clinicians include three anesthesiologists and seven CRNAs working in our care team model. This care team model means that we focus on ensuring everyone has a voice while supporting, respecting, and helping to deliver care excellence.



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


ECFMG and FLEX


Completion of approved Residency in Anesthesia


Currently licensed as a Physician



Lifestyle


Kankakee, IL: Kankakee County is an ideal location for family-friendly lifestyles and activities in both rural and urban settings. With more than 50 miles of winding river in the county, there's plenty to enjoy in the great outdoors, including eco-tourism and agri-tourism. Adding in the local festivals and events, the arts, and history makes this a well-rounded place to thrive.



Area Attractions:


The Merchant Street Music Fest


Outdoor adventure and nature along the Kankakee River


Over 25 parks


Notable house designed by famed architect Frank Lloyd Wright


Historic architecture with churches and museums dating to the mid-19th century



Colleges and Schools:


Olivet Nazarene University, Kankakee Community College


Edison Primary, Montessori Magnet, Kennedy Middle School, Kankakee High School



Total Rewards


Salary: $625K


Sign-on bonus: $75K


Chief Stipend


Loan repayment or training assistance program


17 weeks PTO!


Generous benefits package, including:


Health, life, vision, dental, disability, and AD&D insurance


Flexible Spending Accounts / Health Savings Accounts


401(k)


Malpractice insurance coverage


Support and payment for mandatory license/s and hospital credentialing,


Leadership and professional development opportunities


Leadership and professional development opportunities