Physician: General Cardiology - McHenry and Huntley, IL
Listed compensation
$595k-$680k
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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Job Description
Company Description
Northwestern Medicine is the premier provider of healthcare services in Chicago’s metro area, with more than 700 primary care physicians and specialists. Our team works together to provide excellent patient care and exceptional patient experiences, using models that follow best practices in outpatient and inpatient settings.
Northwestern Medicine is a growing, nationally recognized health system that provides world-class care at 11 hospitals and more than 200 locations in communities throughout Chicago, the suburbs and northern Illinois.
Together with Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, we are pushing boundaries in our research labs, training the next generation of physicians and scientists, and pursuing excellence in patient care. Our vision and values are deeply rooted in the idea that patients come first in all we do.
We value building relationships with our patients and their families, listening to their unique needs while providing individualized primary, specialty and hospital-based care. Our recent affiliations and ongoing growth make it possible for us to serve more patients, closer to where they live and work.
While each of our locations has a unique story, Northwestern Medicine is unified under one mission – Patients First.
Job Description
Northwestern Medicine has an outstanding opportunity for a General Cardiologist with interest in working in a tertiary care community-based setting. Northwestern Medicine is seeking an ACGME-approved fellowship trained, BE/BC, General/Non-Invasive Cardiologist to join the growing Bluhm Cardiovascular Institute (BCVI) Northwest Region team at McHenry and Huntley Hospitals, located in Chicago’s northwest suburbs.
Responsibilities of this position include outpatient clinic, inpatient consults and graphics (echocardiograms and nuclear studies).
- Clinic locations onsite at McHenry and Huntley.
- Employed full-time position with Northwestern Medicine.
Successful and expanding multi-specialty physician group that promotes a collegial work environment, physician success and compassionate care within a physician driven team.
BCVI is a full service, fully integrated institute across the system. The six clinical centers comprising BCVI are the Center for Heart Rhythm Disorders, Center for Coronary Disease, Center for Vascular Disease, Center for Valve Disease and Center for Heart Failure and the Center for Preventative Cardiology. The BCVI Northwest Region providers participate in diagnosis, management and treatment of all cardiovascular disease states.
Qualifications
- ACGME-approved fellowship trained
- BE/BC
Additional Information
- All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
- 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. *Benefits Eligibility is based on classification please note that Casual / Per Diem/Moonlighter classifications are not benefits eligible.
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- Hours Per Week / FTE: 40 hrs/wk - 1.0 FTE
- Job Shift: Day Job (1st)
- Salary Range Minimum: $595,000.00
- Salary Range Maximum: $680,000.00
- Compensation: USD 595000 - USD 680000 - yearly
Key Responsibilities
The physician will provide general and non-invasive cardiology services, including outpatient clinic visits and inpatient consultations. Responsibilities also include performing and interpreting diagnostic graphics such as echocardiograms and nuclear studies.
Licensure & Certifications
Candidates must be ACGME-approved fellowship trained and board eligible or board certified in cardiology. The role requires a commitment to providing high-quality, patient-centered cardiovascular care within a collaborative team environment.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Cardiology — Physician Career Context
Of the 47 active Cardiology listings this role was benchmarked against, 70% have no call, 26% require no weekends.
Cardiology pay on WeekdayDoc is down 2.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 5.1 / 10 · above average in cardiology | ranked against 628 Cardiology listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $595k–$680k | Cardiology median $600k (middle half $550k–$700k)23 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$638k in purchasing power | Illinois index 100.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Cardiology listings in Illinois | 32 active | 630 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 70% no call · 26% no weekends47 benchmarked listings |
| Cardiology pay trend | −2.5% vs prior quarter | —through Sep 2026 |
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