Advanced Heart Failure/Mechanical Circulatory Support /Transplant Opportunity
Northwestern Medicine · Chicago, IL
Posted October 17, 2026
Northwestern Memorial Hospital (Chicago) · 251 E Huron St, Chicago, IL, US, 60611
- Pay: $430,000 – $550,000 per year
- Employment: Full-Time (Days)
- Location: Northwestern Memorial Hospital (Chicago)
- Northwestern Medicine Job ID: REF19394G
Description
Northwestern Medical Group (NMG) and Bluhm Cardiovascular Institute (BCVI) are seeking a full-time, ACGME-approved fellowship-trained, board-eligible or board-certified advanced heart failure and transplant cardiologist to join the growing BCVI program in our Health Network hospitals. Northwestern Medicine and BCVI is consistently ranked among the top 10 cardiovascular programs in the country. The physician will provide advanced heart failure care including mechanical circulatory support and transplant within a comprehensive cardiovascular program that includes cardiothoracic surgery, advanced cardiac imaging and interventional cardiology in a state-of-the-art hospital environment.
- This position will include an appointment as a Health System Clinician, as an employed physician with the Northwestern Medical Group.
- Join a physician-led medical group that promotes physician leadership, well-being and work-life balance.
- Use the Epic electronic health record system.
- Practice within BCVI, a fully integrated cardiovascular institute, and provide diagnosis, management and treatment across the spectrum of advanced heart failure, including cardiogenic shock, mechanical circulatory support and transplant.
- Salary range: $430,000 - $550,000 annually, plus a productivity bonus.
Qualified candidates must be board eligible or board certified in cardiovascular disease and advanced heart failure and transplant cardiology, as applicable; have completed an ACGME-approved advanced heart failure fellowship; be eligible for Illinois medical licensure and hospital medical staff privileges; and demonstrate a commitment to high-quality, patient-centered care and multidisciplinary collaboration. Placement within the salary range is based on relevant experience and internal equity.
Qualifications
- BE/BC
- ACGME-approved fellowship trained
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.
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. *Benefits Eligibility is based on classification please note that Casual / Per Diem/Moonlighter classifications are not benefits eligible.
Qualifications
- BE/BC
- ACGME-approved fellowship trained
Employer
Northwestern Medicine
Northwestern Medicine is an integrated academic health system serving Chicago and its suburbs, from the Streeterville flagship to the north, west, northwest and south suburbs. Its mission is Patients First, and it partners with Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine on research and education.
The Northwestern Medicine system:
- Northwestern Memorial Hospital in downtown Chicago, the academic medical center, consistently ranked among the nation's best by U.S. News & World Report
- Central DuPage (Winfield), Delnor (Geneva), Lake Forest, Palos, Huntley, McHenry, Woodstock, Kishwaukee (DeKalb) and Valley West (Sandwich) hospitals, plus Marianjoy Rehabilitation Hospital (Wheaton)
- Northwestern Medical Group and regional medical groups, with outpatient centers, cancer centers and Immediate Care clinics across the region
Why physicians and advanced practice providers choose Northwestern Medicine:
- Work alongside some of the nation's best clinical talent, leading in medical innovation and breakthrough research
- Teaching, research and faculty opportunities through Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
- A culture of physician leadership and involvement
- Published pay ranges on every position, plus a CME allowance, paid time off, a well-being fund, 401(k), paid parental leave and malpractice insurance