Physician: Cardiac Anesthesiologist - NM Catherine Gratz Griffin Lake Forest Hospital

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare

3 days ago

Lake Forest, Illinois$550K - $615KFull TimeAnesthesiology

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Northwestern Memorial Healthcare as a Cardiac Anesthesiologist – $550K-$615K in United States. Company Description At Northwestern Medicine, every patient interaction makes a difference in cultivating a positive workplace. This patient-first approach is what sets us apart as a leader in the healthcare industry.

Key Responsibilities

as are consistent with Physicians employment and as may be assigned to Physician by the President or his/her designee from time to time.

Requirements

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.

Benefits & Compensation

Salary: $550K - $615K

Signing bonus: $1.

Student loan repayment assistance.

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

Call responsibilities required.

This position offers a signing bonus, student loan benefits. Work with Northwestern Memorial Healthcare in United States.

Key Skills

Cardiac anesthesiaCardiothoracic anesthesiologyGeneral anesthesiologyTEE certificationClinical teachingPatient careQuality assuranceMedical documentationOn-call coverage

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician: Cardiac Anesthesiologist - NM Catherine Gratz Griffin Lake Forest Hospital at Northwestern Memorial Healthcare a 2.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Anesthesiology physician listings evaluated on our platform.

Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.

Anesthesiology — Physician Career Context

This Anesthesiology position at Northwestern Memorial Healthcare is open to physician candidates.

Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.

Nationally, Anesthesiology professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $400k, with the typical range spanning $310k to $520k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.

Compensation Analysis

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare lists compensation for this physician position at $550k to $615k annually.

This is approximately 46% above the national median for Anesthesiology professionals, which is around $400k.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Lake Forest, Illinois.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Cardiac anesthesia, Cardiothoracic anesthesiology, General anesthesiology, TEE certification, Clinical teaching, Patient care, Quality assurance, Medical documentation. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Anesthesiology role.

Core responsibilities: The physician will provide adult cardiothoracic and general anesthesiology services at designated hospital facilities. Responsibilities include maintaining a clinical schedule, teaching medical residents and students, and participating in quality assurance activities.

Benefits package: Sign-on bonus, Health insurance, Tuition reimbursement, Loan forgiveness, 401(k) matching, Lifecycle benefits. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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