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Northwestern Memorial Healthcare
Palos Heights, Illinois

Physician: Cardiac Anesthesiologist - NM Palos Hospital

AnesthesiologyIncludes callFull-Time

Listed compensation

$495k-$575k

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Job Description

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.

As an integral part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to join our quest for better healthcare, no matter where you work within the Northwestern Medicine system.

At Northwestern Medicine, we pride ourselves on providing competitive benefits: from tuition reimbursement and loan forgiveness to 401(k) matching and lifecycle benefits, we take care of our employees. Ready to join our quest for better?

Job Description

Patient Care in adult cardiothoracic and general anesthesiology at NMG and such 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. Teaching of medical residents, fellows, medical students, nurses and other health care providers as may be required by NMG.

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 patients 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.

Qualifications

  • Doctoral
  • Completion of subspecialty fellowship training in cardiac anesthesia
  • TEE Certification Preferred

Additional Information

Northwestern Medicine is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer 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.

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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  • Job Shift: Rotating
  • Salary Range Minimum: $495,000.00
  • Salary Range Maximum: $575,000.00
  • Compensation: USD 495000 - USD 575000 - yearly

Key Responsibilities

The physician will provide adult cardiothoracic and general anesthesia services while maintaining a clinical schedule at designated Northwestern Medicine facilities. Responsibilities also include teaching medical residents and students, participating in quality assurance activities, and ensuring compliance with billing and documentation policies.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
5+ years of experience

Key Skills

Cardiothoracic anesthesiologyClinical schedulingMedical teachingMedical documentationBilling compliance

Anesthesiology — Physician Career Context

Of the 44 active Anesthesiology listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 70% have no call, 61% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Illinois is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$535k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $535k in an average-cost state. 62.6% of Illinois clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare ranks #4 of 10 employers hiring Anesthesiologist on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.

Anesthesiology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 4.4% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Top Anesthesiologist Jobs

20 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution20 jobs · 14 employers

10
<$485k
4
$485k-590k
4
$590k-695k
0
$695k-800k
2
$800k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks18 jobs · 14 employers

401k / retirement match
72% this job
Sign-on bonus
56%
CME allowance
39% this job
Loan repayment
33% this job
Relocation assistance
28%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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Work-life snapshot

median 2.6this job 2.4
Better work-life than 40% of Anesthesiology listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 765 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes call

Living in Palos Heights

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$383k≈ 0.8× annual pay
Median resident rent
$2,558/mo≈ 6% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
30 min
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

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

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Northwestern Memorial Healthcare

Hospitals and Health Care
Chicago, Illinois
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive compensation
CME allowance
Paid time off
Well-being fund
401k
Paid parental leave
Malpractice insurance
Tuition reimbursement