Physician: Cardiology - Advanced Heart Failure - McHenry and Huntley, IL

CardiologyIncludes callNo nightsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$430K - $550K

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Job Description

Company Description

Northwestern Medicine is a growing, nationally recognized health system that provides world-class care at 11 hospitals and more than 200 locations in communities across 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.

Job Description

Northwestern Medicine is seeking an ACGME-approved fellowship trained, BE/BC advanced heart failure cardiologist to join the growing Bluhm Cardiovascular Institute (BCVI) Northwest Region team at McHenry and Huntley Hospitals, IL, located in Chicago’s northwest suburbs.

Cardiology services in the northwest region provide a comprehensive range of cardiovascular services including: cardiothoracic surgery, advanced cardiac imaging and interventional cardiology in a state-of-the-art community hospital environment.

  • Join a physician led medical group that promotes physician leadership, wellness, and work-life balance
  • Outstanding compensation and benefits package including health, dental, vision, 401K, and CME fund
  • Hospital privileges at Northwestern Medicine McHenry and Huntley Hospitals

EPIC Electronic Health Record System

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, Center for Heart Failure and the Center for Preventative Cardiology. The BCVI Northwest Region NMRMG providers participate in diagnosis, management and treatment of all cardiovascular disease states.

Qualifications

  • BE/BC
  • ACGME-approved fellowship trained

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.

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. Please click here to learn more about benefits.

  • Job Shift: Day Job (1st)
  • Salary Range Minimum: $430,000.00
  • Salary Range Maximum: $550,000.00
  • Compensation: USD 430000 - USD 550000 - yearly

Key Responsibilities

The physician will join the Bluhm Cardiovascular Institute (BCVI) Northwest Region team to provide comprehensive cardiovascular services, including diagnosis, management, and treatment of all cardiovascular disease states in a community hospital setting. This role involves working across the six clinical centers comprising BCVI, focusing on advanced heart failure care.

Licensure & Certifications

Candidates must be Board Certified/Board Eligible (BC/BE) and possess an ACGME-approved fellowship training in advanced heart failure cardiology. The role requires joining a physician-led medical group within Northwestern Medicine's growing health system in the Chicago northwest suburbs.

Qualifications

Experience
10+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Cardiology — Physician Career Context

Of the 41 active Cardiology listings this role was benchmarked against, 78% have no call, 20% require no weekends.

Cardiology pay on WeekdayDoc is down 2.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Illinois is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$490k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $490k in an average-cost state. 62.6% of Illinois clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 1.5
Better work-life than 20% of Cardiology listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 580 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No nights
  • On-site
  • Includes call

Living in McHenry

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$324k≈ 0.8× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,904/mo≈ 5% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
29 min
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (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

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
401k
CME Allowance
Paid Time Off
Well-being Fund
Paid Parental Leave