Physician: Cardiac Anesthesiologist - NM Palos Hospital

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare

11 days ago

Palos, Illinois$495K - $575KFull TimeAnesthesiology

✓ No Weekends

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Northwestern Memorial Healthcare as a Cardiac Anesthesiologist – $495K-$575K, Rotating Shift 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.

Benefits & Compensation

Salary: $495K - $575K

401(k) with employer match.

Malpractice insurance covered.

Student loan repayment assistance.

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

Call responsibilities required.

This position offers competitive compensation, student loan benefits. Work with Northwestern Memorial Healthcare in United States.

Key Skills

Cardiac AnesthesiologyAdult Cardiothoracic AnesthesiologyGeneral AnesthesiologyTEE CertificationPatient CareMedical TeachingOn-call CoverageQuality AssuranceDocumentation ComplianceBilling Compliance

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician: Cardiac Anesthesiologist - NM Palos Hospital at Northwestern Memorial Healthcare a 5.5 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as moderate. This places the position in the average range of all Anesthesiology physician listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

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 $495k to $575k annually.

This is approximately 34% above the national median for Anesthesiology professionals, which is around $400k.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Palos, Illinois.

Why This Position Stands Out

No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
Transparent compensation ($495k–$575k)

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Cardiac Anesthesiology, Adult Cardiothoracic Anesthesiology, General Anesthesiology, TEE Certification, Patient Care, Medical Teaching, On-call Coverage, Quality Assurance. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Anesthesiology role.

Core responsibilities: The physician will provide patient care in adult cardiothoracic and general anesthesiology at designated facilities, maintaining a clinical schedule as required. Responsibilities also include teaching medical residents, fellows, and other healthcare providers, and providing on-call coverage.

Benefits package: Continuing Medical Education Allowance, Paid Time Off, Well-being Fund, 401k, Paid Parental Leave, Malpractice Insurance. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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