Pediatric Cardiologist, Cardiac Intensive Care

Northwestern University; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 250,000 - 453,900; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays

403(b) with employer match

Tuition assistance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

A prestigious educational institution in Chicago seeks a full-time Clinician-Educator in Pediatric Cardiology. Responsibilities include attending to critically ill children, leading multidisciplinary teams, and participating in quality improvement initiatives. Candidates should hold an M.D. or D.O., be eligible for an Illinois medical license, and have completed a fellowship in Pediatric Cardiology. The role emphasizes collaboration and offers a competitive salary range of $250,000 to $453,900 along with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Eligible for an Illinois medical license.
• Completion of advanced training in cardiac intensive care.

Responsibilities

• Serve as an attending physician in the Cardiac Intensive Care Unit.
• Lead multidisciplinary rounds and manage complex hemodynamics.
• Supervise fellows and residents.

Skills

Board Certification in Pediatric Cardiology

Experience in critical care cardiology

Education

M.D. or D.O.

Completion of a categorical fellowship in Pediatric Cardiology

Job description

The Department of Pediatrics at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine and the Division of Cardiology at Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago seeks a full‑time non‑tenure‑eligible Clinician‑Educator at the rank of Instructor, Assistant Professor, Associate Professor or Professor. Responsibilities include serving as an attending physician in the Cardiac Intensive Care Unit (CICU), providing direct patient care for critically ill children with complex cardiac conditions. The position involves leading multidisciplinary rounds, managing complex hemodynamics and mechanical circulatory support, supervising fellows and residents, and participating in quality improvement initiatives. Opportunities exist for clinical research and collaboration through the Stanley Manne Children’s Research Institute of Chicago.

Qualified candidates will have an M.D. or D.O. and be eligible for an Illinois medical license. Qualifications include Board Certification/Board Eligibility in Pediatric Cardiology and completion of advanced training in cardiac intensive care. Applicants should have completed a categorical fellowship in Pediatric Cardiology with demonstrated expertise in critical care cardiology.

The start date is negotiable and the position will remain open until filled.

The expected base pay range for this position is $250,000 - $453,900.

Northwestern University has provided a pay range representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for the position. The pay offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors including (but not limited to) the experience and qualifications of the selected candidate including years since terminal degree, training, and field or discipline; departmental budget availability; internal comparators; and external market pay for comparable jobs.

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Employer paid group term life and disability
• Employer contribution toward Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays, and Paid Parental Leave
• 403(b) with a mandatory 5% contribution, 10% employer match
• Supplemental Life, AD&D and Disability
• Critical Illness, Accident and Hospital Indemnity coverage
• Tuition assistance from Lurie Children’s Hospital
• Student loan servicing and support
• Adoption benefits
• Backup Childcare and Eldercare
• Employee Assistance Program, and other specialized behavioral health services and resources for employees and family members
• Discount on services at Lurie Children’s facilities
• Discount purchasing program

When applying, please upload a CV and cover letter describing your interest and alignment with the position.

Also upload this completed list of references form to suggest the names of individuals who could write letters of reference on your behalf.

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