Physician: Cardiac Anesthesiologist - NM Catherine Gratz Griffin Lake Forest Hospital
northwesternmedicine
Lake Forest, IL, United States · Lake Forest · United States
Posted Apr 2, 2026
- Full-time
- On-site
- Associate
northwesternmedicine
Lake Forest, IL, United States · Lake Forest · United States
Posted Apr 2, 2026
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 health care, no matter where you work within the Northwestern Medicine system. We pride ourselves on providing competitive benefits: from tuition reimbursement and loan forgiveness to 401(k) matching and lifecycle benefits, our goal is to take care of our employees. Ready to join our quest for better? As part of our mission to bring world‑class care closer to where people live and work, we are proud to expand cardiovascular services at Catherine Gratz Griffin Lake Forest Hospital with the addition of cardiac surgery . We are seeking compassionate, dedicated professionals to join our growing team and become part of one of the top 20 cardiac surgery programs in the world . Our diverse workforce is united by a commitment to exceptional care, clinical excellence, and an outstanding patient experience. Job Description 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 Additional Information 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 We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Please visit our Benefits section to learn more. Sign-on Bonus Eligibility (if sign-on bonus offered for position): Internal employees and rehires who left Northwestern Medicine within 1 year are not eligible for the sign on bonus. Exception: New graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position at NM may be eligible depending upon the job family.