Director of Cardiothoracic Critical Care Services

Job Description & Requirements
Director of Cardiothoracic Critical Care Services
StartDate: 7/1/2025 Pay Rate: $450000.00 - $550000.00

Northwestern Memorial Hospital and the Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine seek a full-time Intensivist at the rank of Associate Professor or Full Professor. You'll spearhead the expansion of clinical programs and research within a premier academic health system while leading a thriving team of clinicians and educators. Candidates must be fellowship-trained in critical care with established expertise in the contemporary care of the cardiothoracic patient population. Their primary residency training can be either anesthesiology, surgery, medicine (pulmonary, cardiology), or emergency medicine. Connect with us today to learn more.

Opportunity Highlights

• Join a nationally recognized Northwestern Memorial Healthcare system providing top-tier patient care with Northwestern Medicine's prestigious reputation

• Lead as Director of Cardiothoracic Critical Care with potential Vice Chair for Critical Care opportunity

• Enjoy living in Chicago with world-class culture, dining, lakefront, and vibrant neighborhoods

• Play a key leadership role in the expansion of clinical programs and research within Northwestern Medicine

• Experience a high-acuity academic practice with state-of-the-art cardiac and thoracic surgical programs in all related areas, including aortic surgery, organ transplantation, ECMO, and LVAD programs

• Work with outstanding cardiovascular clinicians in a collegial, supportive team environment

• Benefit from excellent institutional resources

• Train and mentor 4-6 cardiothoracic surgical and anesthesiology residents and fellows annually in this teaching environment

• Balance clinical duties with protected time for leadership and academic pursuits

• Northwestern Memorial Hospital is on US News' prestigious Best Hospital Honor Roll

Community Information Live and work in Chicago

The third-largest city in the nation, Chicago and its surrounding suburbs are filled with excitement and sought-after attractions. It's one of the most inclusive cities globally, with vibrant multicultural neighborhoods, diverse communities, accessible attractions, sensory-friendly experiences, and a welcoming Midwest spirit that ensures everyone feels right at home.

Chicagoland offers a unique blend of affordability, community, and accessibility to both urban excitement and natural beauty

Chicago is a Best Place to Live and a Best Place to Retire (US News)

The city is a Best Place to Live in Illinois, a Best City for Young Professionals in America, and a Best City for Outdoor Activities in America (Niche)

Condé Nast Traveler Readers' Choice Awards 2023 named Chicago the best big city in the US for the 7th year in a row

Enjoy a cost of living more affordable than many major metros

Facility Location
Situated on the banks of Lake Michigan, this Midwestern metropolis combines global high-style with a friendly, down-home soul. Along with its superb medical facilities, visitors to Chicago relish the city s 29-mile long lakefront park, fabulous shopping districts, multicultural neighborhoods and world-class arts and entertainment.

Job Benefits

About the Company
At AMN Healthcare, we strive to be recognized as the most trusted, innovative, and influential force in helping healthcare organizations provide quality patient care that continually evolves to make healthcare more human, more effective, and more achievable.

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Compensation Information:
$450000.00 / Annually - $550000.00 / Annually