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Physician: Anesthesiologist - Kishwaukee, IL (NM Kishwaukee Hospital)

Northwestern Medicine · DeKalb, IL · Full time · Health Care Provider

Posted Sep 17, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

What would you want to know about the call arrangement here?

What they are checking: The posting does not say, and call shapes an anesthesiologist's life more than anything else.

What would you want to know about the case mix and obstetric coverage?

What they are checking: The posting leaves it out, and the answer tells you what they care about.

The posting says locations may be determined by the group. How do you feel about working across sites?

What they are checking: The posting names NMG hospitals, offices and facilities as determined by the group.

What would you do

What is different about anesthesia at a community hospital compared with a large academic centre?

What they are checking: Kishwaukee is a community hospital, and backup and case mix differ.

Something goes wrong intraoperatively and help is thin. How do you run the room?

What they are checking: A community hospital has fewer people to call, and the answer shows their preparation.

How do you work with a surgeon who wants to proceed when you are not comfortable?

What they are checking: The permanent professional tension in the operating room.

How do you talk to a frightened patient in the few minutes before a case?

What they are checking: Anesthesia consent conversations are short and the patient is at their most anxious.

How do you work with CRNAs or anesthesia assistants?

What they are checking: The care team model shapes the job and it is fair to ask what they are used to.

About the work

Tell me about your anesthesia practice and the cases you cover.

What they are checking: The posting gives almost no duty detail, so their own practice is the starting point.

Walk me through your pre-operative assessment of a high risk patient.

What they are checking: The judgment that decides whether a case proceeds safely.

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The full job description

As published by Northwestern Medicine.

Treatment of patients at Northwestern Medical Group (NMG) and Northwestern Medicine hospitals, office locations and health care facilities as may be determined by the President of NMG or his/her designee. Maintaining a clinical schedule on such days, such hours, and at such locations as necessary to provide timely and comprehensive medical services to NMG patients. Providing on-call coverage as reasonably required by NMG. Referring patients requiring specialized medical care to those specialists and other health care providers and facilities that are members of NMGs affiliated provider network, provided that such referral does not unreasonably interfere with the patient expressed preference for a different healthcare provider, his/her insurers determination of healthcare provider or the patients best medical interests in Physicians medical judgment. Regular participation in practice unit meetings and quality assurance activities. Compliance with billing, documentation and related policies, procedures, systems and practices established by NMG as payors with which NMG contracts. Performance of such other duties as are consistent with Physicians employment and as may be assigned to Physician by the President or his/her designee from time to time. Doctoral All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer (disability, VETS) and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status. Background Check Northwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team members and, at times, internal transfers. If you are offered a position with us, you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form that gives Northwestern Medicine permission to run the background check. Results are evaluated on a case-by-case basis, and we follow all local, state, and federal laws, including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act. Artificial Intelligence Disclosure Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person. Benefits In addition to competitive compensation, we offer an excellent benefits package. This includes a continuing medical education allowance, paid time off, well-being fund, 401k, paid parental leave, malpractice insurance and much more. Moreover, we will provide financial stability and administrative support so you can focus on your passion – practicing medicine. Please click here to learn more about benefits.

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