Advocate Health is seeking a visionary Department Chair of Anesthesiology in Chicago, IL

Lead the Future of Anesthesiology in Chicago!

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Advocate Health is seeking an experienced, visionary Anesthesiologist to serve as Department Chair of Anesthesiology at Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center and our brand-new Ambulatory Surgery Center near Lincoln Park. This is a rare opportunity to shape the next generation of anesthesiology care at a state-of-the-art academic medical center and cutting-edge outpatient facility in one of Chicago’s most vibrant neighborhoods.

As Department Chair, you’ll provide both clinical and administrative leadership, guiding a talented team of 30 attending physicians, 10 CRNAs, and 32 residents while advancing quality, innovation, and collaboration across Advocate Health.

Why Join Advocate Health:

• Large, established, and stable practice as part of the nation's third largest integrated healthcare system
• 397-bed, nationally recognized teaching hospital with deep academic partnerships with 15 ORs, 4 GI, 2 Cath, 3 Specialty, 4 ASC, 3 Educational Services, OB
• Brand-new 20,000 sq. ft. ASC with 2 ORs, endoscopy suites, and full imaging/lab support
• Opportunity to lead an established and evolving residency training program
• Broad influence and accountability within a collaborative procedural services environment
• Exposure to a full spectrum academic practice including subspecialty and advanced care

Training & Qualifications:

• MD/DO with active Illinois license and Board Certification in Anesthesiology
• Proven leadership and administrative experience
• Strong communication, collaboration, and team development skills
• Academic or teaching experience required

Notable Duties and Areas of Accountabilities

• Provide strategic and operational leadership for the Department of Anesthesiology, ensuring excellence in patient care, safety, and service quality.
• Maintain a robust quality assurance and peer review program focused on continuous improvement and best practices.
• Foster a culture of safety, accountability, and collaboration across the department and hospital.
• Oversee clinical performance, credentialing, and professional development of all anesthesia providers.
• Partner with hospital and Advocate Health leadership to drive operational efficiency, achieve key performance goals, and support organizational initiatives.
• Lead departmental education efforts, including oversight of residency and continuing medical education programs.
• Support recruitment, retention, and workforce development to meet current and future service needs.
• Collaborate with surgical, nursing, and administrative leaders on strategic planning, capital budgeting, and resource allocation.
• Ensure departmental compliance with hospital policies, medical staff bylaws, and regulatory standards.
• Represent the department on key hospital committees and serve as an advocate for the anesthesiology team within the broader medical community.

This is more than a leadership role—it’s a chance to build, inspire, and elevate anesthesiology at one of Chicago’s leading medical institutions.

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About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is one of the largest nonprofit integrated health systems in the United States, providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois, Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama, and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin. With Wake Forest University School of Medicine as our academic core, we are shaping the future of health care through innovation, research, education, and compassionate care.

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About Advocate Aurora Health Care

Advocate Aurora Health’s combined strength and stability drives us forward. Our integrated delivery model allows our clinicians to offer state-of-the-art, top tier quality care throughout eastern Wisconsin and northern and central Illinois.

Our supportive staff and leadership are committed to an autonomous practice environment and continuously strive to be on the forefront of managing the changing healthcare landscape, advances in technology and innovative approaches to providing impeccable outcomes for our patients.

Whether you’re looking to practice in the heart of a dynamic city such as Chicago or Milwaukee, a multi-specialty clinic in the suburbs, or a charming small town, Advocate Aurora Health has an opportunity for you.