Locum Tenens Physician - Anesthesiologist Needed in IL

  • ID: 223196A
  • Updated October 8th, 2026

  • Job ID 223196A
  • Job Title Physician - Anesthesiologist
  • Provider Type Physician
  • Specialty Anesthesiology
  • Job Type Locum Tenens
  • State IL
  • Practice Setting Hospital
  • Start Date 1/11/2027
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Job Description

We are seeking an Anesthesiologist for a 120-day assignment in Illinois. Our client offers a flexible schedule with 8, 10, or 12-hour shifts, requiring 5-20 shifts per month. This role involves complex surgical cases including Whipple procedures, liver resections, and various oncologic surgeries, alongside managing high-acuity ICU patients.
Responsibilities and Duties
  • Perform anesthesia for complex surgical cases including Whipple procedures, liver resections, esophagectomies, gastrectomies, and major colorectal resections.
  • Manage anesthesia for advanced oncologic surgeries such as HIPEC, major gynecologic oncology debulking, radical cystectomies, major urologic oncology, thoracic oncology (lobectomy, pneumonectomy, mediastinal tumors), head & neck cancer resections, free-flap reconstruction, major sarcoma resections, pelvic/retroperitoneal tumor resections, and brain/spine tumor surgery.
  • Provide anesthesia for patients with hematologic malignancies and transplant recipients.
  • Care for high-acuity ICU patients and emergency oncologic surgery cases.
  • Conduct endoscopy and bronchoscopy procedures.
Additional Information
  • Board Certified in Anesthesiology Critical Care Medicine
  • Required Certifications: Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Basic Life Support (BLS), Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)
  • EMR System: Epic
  • Patients per day: 20+
  • LOA: 120 Days
  • Staffing Mix: 3 MDs with full ICU support
Benefits
  • Strong compensation
  • Travel-related expenses covered
  • A-rated medical malpractice insurance provided
  • Dedicated recruiter for future travel opportunities

Job Benefits

  • Competitive compensation

  • Travel-related expenses covered

  • A-rated medical malpractice insurance provided

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