Physician: Cardiac Anesthesiologist - NM Palos Hospital
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
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).
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