Physician Cardiac Surgery Palos Heights IL

Physician Recruitment; Palos Heights (IL); On-site; USD 350,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwestern Medical Group seeks a full-time cardiothoracic surgeon to join its growing program at Palos hospital. The role involves performing complex cardiac procedures and offers opportunities for leadership development within the Bluhm Cardiovascular Institute system.

Benefits

Continuing medical education allowance

Paid time off

Well-being fund

401k

Paid parental leave

Malpractice insurance

Qualifications

• Strong background in clinical cardiothoracic surgery.
• Board certified or eligible in cardiothoracic surgery.

Responsibilities

• Provide adult cardiac surgery services at Northwestern Medicine’s Palos hospital.
• Contribute to the growth and care coordination of the cardiac surgery program.

Skills

Clinical cardiothoracic surgery

Education

ACGME-accredited cardiothoracic surgery fellowship

Job description

Job Description

Northwestern Medical Group (NMG) and the Feinberg School of Medicine (FSM) at Northwestern University seek a full-time cardiothoracic surgeon. Primary responsibilities include providing adult cardiac surgery services at Northwestern Medicine’s Palos hospital. Our cardiac surgery program is rapidly growing, performing routine and complex cardiac procedures, including transcatheter interventions. Employment will be with the Northwestern Medicine Group of cardiac surgeons led by Dr. Douglas Johnston. Preferred candidates will contribute to the growth, care coordination, and development of our distinctive program throughout the Bluhm Cardiovascular Institute system, with significant opportunities for leadership development within Northwestern Medicine.

Qualified candidates must have a strong background in clinical cardiothoracic surgery, have completed an ACGME-accredited cardiothoracic surgery fellowship, and be board certified or eligible in cardiothoracic surgery. Surgeons in this role may participate in academic programs of the Feinberg School of Medicine, including educational activities (e.g., teaching, training, preceptorship, mentoring) and research programs (e.g., participation in clinical trials, patient referrals for trials). Salary is commensurate with experience.

Qualifications:

• BE/BC in cardiothoracic surgery

Additional Information

Northwestern Medicine is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, or any other protected status.

Benefits

In addition to competitive compensation, we offer an excellent benefits package, including a continuing medical education allowance, paid time off, well-being fund, 401k, paid parental leave, malpractice insurance, and more. We also provide financial stability and administrative support to allow you to focus on practicing medicine. Click here to learn more about benefits.