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Job Description & Requirements
General Multispecialty Anesthesiology
StartDate: ASAP Pay Rate: $ - $

Northwestern Medicine, a premier integrated academic health system affiliated with Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, is seeking a clinically focused general anesthesiologist to join the team at Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital.

This role offers the stability of a community-based practice with the resources, reputation, and operational support of a leading health system. Enjoy a manageable case mix, competitive compensation, and a collegial environment in a welcoming community just an hour from downtown Chicago.

Opportunity Highlights

• Competitive Northwestern Medicine compensation with opportunities for additional income through extra shifts
• Stable, long-term general anesthesiology role in a well-supported community hospital
• Manageable case mix that includes heavy endoscopy, non-oncologic general surgery, and straightforward orthopedics and urology
• No cardiac, neuro, or vascular cases
• Practice in a 4-OR facility with efficient workflows and a cohesive, collaborative surgical and nursing team
• Quality-of-life schedule that supports work–life balance
• Reliable, predictable practice environment with strong leadership, steady volume, and long-term growth potential

Community Information — Work in the Greater Chicago Metropolitan Area

Located approximately 60 miles west of Chicago, DeKalb offers the ideal blend of small-town comfort and university-driven energy thanks to Northern Illinois University. Physicians enjoy a lower cost of living, easy commutes, and a strong sense of community, all while maintaining access to the amenities of the broader Chicagoland region.

DeKalb has an Exceptional Livability Score with A+ ratings for Cost of Living, Commute, and Health & Safety, and an A rating for Housing. The cost of living sits nearly 12% below the national average. With 44 parks, more than 700 acres of green space, and extensive recreational options, the area supports an active lifestyle. Residents benefit from a welcoming Midwest feel, family-friendly neighborhoods, and convenient access to Chicago for dining, culture, sports, and travel.

Facility Location
Situated on the banks of Lake Michigan, this Midwestern metropolis combines global high-style with a friendly, down-home soul. Along with its superb medical facilities, visitors to Chicago relish the city’s 29-mile long lakefront park, fabulous shopping districts, multicultural neighborhoods and world-class arts and entertainment.

Job Benefits

About the Company
At AMN Healthcare, we strive to be recognized as the most trusted, innovative, and influential force in helping healthcare organizations provide quality patient care that continually evolves to make healthcare more human, more effective, and more achievable.
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AMN Healthcare is a digitally enabled workforce solutions partner focused on solving the biggest challenges affecting healthcare organizations today. We offer a single-partner approach to optimize labor sources, increase operating margins, and provide technologies to expand the reach of care.