Interventional Cardiologist-Aurora, IL (Per-Diem)
Listed compensation
$265 hourly
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Job Description
Now Hiring: Interventional Cardiologists on a Per-Diem basisMercy Medical Center-Aurora | Prime Illinois Medical GroupPrime Illinois Medical Group, in partnership with Mercy Medical Center-Aurora, is seeking Interventional Cardiologists to join our Per-Diem team of specialists. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a leading cardiovascular program within Prime Healthcare, providing exceptional patient care in a state-of-the-art facility with a schedule that fits your lifestyle.
Responsibilities
Why Join Prime Illinois Medical Group?
- Per-Diem opportunity provides flexibility
- Competitive rates
- Access to cutting-edge cardiovascular technology and advanced treatment options
- Collaborative, multidisciplinary team with strong physician support
- Work-life balance with flexible scheduling options
Who We’re Looking For
- Board-certified in Interventional Cardiology
- Active or eligible for medical licensure in Illinois
- Strong commitment to patient-centered care and clinical excellence
- Ability to work in a team-oriented, high-quality healthcare environmen
Qualifications
The company is dedicated to empowering its staff with a comprehensive, competitive benefits package, allowing them the freedom to customize their benefits to fit their unique needs. Our abundant resources, programs, and voluntary options serve as a foundation for individual growth and well-being. Learn more here: primehealthcare.com
Pay Transparency
Prime Healthcare Illinois Medical Group offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that provides employees the flexibility to tailor benefits according to their individual needs.
Our Total Rewards package includes, but is not limited to, paid time off, a 401K retirement plan, medical, dental, and vision coverage, tuition reimbursement, and many more voluntary benefit options.
A reasonable compensation estimate for this role, which includes estimated wages, benefits, and other forms of compensation, is $265 hourly.
The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure.
Employment Status: Per Diem
Shift: Days
Equal Employment Opportunity
Company is an equal employment opportunity employer.
Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: eeoc.gov
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Cardiology — Physician Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Illinois is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 62.6% of Illinois clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 2.8 / 10 · above average in interventional cardiologist | ranked against 92 Interventional Cardiologist listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Interventional Cardiologist median $556k (middle half $490k–$643k)35 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost of living | Illinois index 100.0 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Cardiology listings in Illinois | 28 active | —live on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| All interventional cardiologist listings in Illinois | 995 active | 22,434 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Illinois physician listings (all specialties): 25% state a sign-on bonus (median $100k) · 26% offer loan repayment995 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cardiology hiring demand | #8 of 28 specialties | postings stay open a median 56 daysWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 224 postings, 134 closed |
| New Cardiology listings | 343 in the last 30 days | 260 the 30 days before (+32%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
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