Faculty Cardiothoracic and Critical Care Anesthesiologist

Step into a high-acuity critical care and cardiothoracic anesthesiology role in a top academic center. The prestigious Northwestern Memorial Hospital is seeking a Dual-Trained Cardiothoracic and Critical Care Anesthesiologist to be a key player in one of the nation's top-ranked cardiac programs. In this dynamic role, you'll work alongside a world-class team of cardiac surgeons in a high-acuity environment, excelling in advanced ECMO, LVAD, robotics, and transplant surgeries. With a high volume of cases annually, including a growing number of heart transplants and lung procedures, you'll thrive in a supportive, collaborative team.

About Northwestern Memorial Hospital

Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago offers leading-edge clinical trials and world-class patient care, with a top-ranked cardiac program providing complex surgical procedures. The Division of Cardiothoracic Anesthesiology at Northwestern delivers exceptional clinical care, outstanding education, and contributions to scientific inquiry. Their faculty offers expert care for groundbreaking procedures and focuses on educating the next generation of academic cardiothoracic anesthesiologists.

Opportunity Highlights

• Join Northwestern Memorial's dynamic medical center, excelling in high-acuity cardiothoracic and transplant surgeries


• Join a collegial team that enjoys working collaboratively with surgeons, perfusionists, and nurses


• Receive strong mentoring from senior attendings dedicated to supporting new team members


• Contribute to a high-volume cardiac anesthesiology team supporting a growing heart transplant program


• Engage in advanced ECMO, LVAD, robotics, and aortic dissection procedures in a true academic setting


• Work alongside 7 to 8 expert cardiac surgeons, each excelling in their unique surgical specialties


• Provide ICU coverage at least 8 weeks per year, up to 26 weeks annually


• Enjoy a teaching and service partnership with Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine


• Northwestern Memorial Hospital is on the US News Honor Roll, nationally ranked in 11 adult specialties, No. 1 in Illinois, and No. 1 in Chicago


• US News & World Report ranks Northwestern's cardiac program seventh in the nation

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