Anesthesiology - Pediatrics Physician

Location: Peoria, IllinoisPosition Type: Locum TenensStart Date: January 4, 2027Coverage Need: Approximately 2-3 weeks per month

Seeking a Board Certified or Board Eligible Pediatric Anesthesiologist with pediatric cardiac anesthesia experience to support a high-acuity pediatric and congenital cardiac program.

Candidates must have pediatric anesthesia training and significant experience with pediatric cardiac cases, including cardiopulmonary bypass and single-ventricle physiology. General pediatric anesthesia alone is not sufficient.

• Weekday coverage: 7:00 AM-5:00 PM

• Weeknight call required

• Weekend call: 24-hour coverage

• Anticipate approximately 4 hours on-site during weekend call

• Preference for providers available in 5-7 day blocks

• 30-minute call response time

• Providers will work alongside an established anesthesia team; not a solo position

• Pediatric general anesthesia

• Pediatric cardiac anesthesia

• Congenital heart surgery

• Cardiopulmonary bypass cases

• Cardiac catheterization lab procedures

• Additional pediatric surgical and procedural anesthesia as needed

The program prioritizes pediatric cardiac anesthesia cases in the operating room, cath lab, and related settings. The program performs approximately 125 index congenital cardiac cases annually.

• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Anesthesiology

• Pediatric anesthesia training required

• Pediatric cardiac anesthesia training or substantial pediatric cardiac anesthesia experience required

• Minimum of 1 year of experience

• Active Illinois medical license required to apply

• Interstate Medical Licensure Compact (IMLC) candidates accepted

• DEA registration required

• CSR license required

• Current ACLS, BLS, and PALS certifications

• TEE certification is not required

• High-acuity pediatric and congenital cardiac program

• Multidisciplinary team including CRNAs, residents, pediatric specialists, cath lab staff, and dedicated pediatric units

• EPIC electronic medical record

• Collaborative clinical environment

Please note: The site does not need a provider limited to general pediatric anesthesia. Pediatric cardiac anesthesia experience is essential.

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