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Aurora, Illinois

Interventional Cardiologist-Aurora, IL (Per-Diem)

CardiologyPer Diem

Listed compensation

$265 hourly

The week · per this posting

Schedule not stated in this posting — no days, weekends, call or nights given.

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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

Board Certification

Key Skills

Multidisciplinary collaboration

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).

Interventional Cardiologist by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score2.8 / 10 · above average in interventional cardiologistranked against 92 Interventional Cardiologist listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedInterventional Cardiologist median $556k (middle half $490k–$643k)35 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingIllinois index 100.0US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Cardiology listings in Illinois28 active—live on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
All interventional cardiologist listings in Illinois995 active22,434 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedIllinois 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 specialtiespostings stay open a median 56 daysWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 224 postings, 134 closed
New Cardiology listings343 in the last 30 days260 the 30 days before (+32%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (92 Interventional Cardiologist listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024), WeekdayDoc Hiring Index; as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page. Illinois figures use all interventional cardiologists: too few Illinois Cardiology postings state pay.

Top contract/1099 Cardiologist Jobs

10 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

9 jobs
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<$435k
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$450k
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$520k-605k
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$605k-690k

Annual compensation range

Work-Life Balance Distribution

10 jobs
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1-2
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3-4
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Higher = better work-life balance

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$200-$225/hr
#2

Non-Invasive Cardiologist - Outpatient

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$442k-$678k
#3

Clinical Cardiologist

$310k-$659k
#4

Cardiology (Heart Failure) - Physician

$600k-$645k
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Work-life snapshot

median 2.4this job 2.8
Better work-life than 60% of Interventional Cardiologist listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 92 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Mercy Medical Center

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Benefits & Perks

Paid time off
401K retirement plan
Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Tuition reimbursement
Voluntary benefit options

Living in Aurora

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$320k
Typical market rent
$2,294/mo
Residents’ average commute
27 min
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.