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Intensivist, Cardiothoracic Critical Care

Northwestern University
life insurance, parental leave
Jun 11, 2026
Job ID
53891
Location
Chicago, Illinois
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Northwestern Memorial Hospital and the Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine seek a full-time Intensivist at the rank of Assistant, Associate Professor or Full Professor. This is an exciting opportunity to join a thriving team of clinicians, educators, and researchers and to contribute to the future vision for critical care services at Northwestern Medicine, one of the premier academic medical systems in the nation. Furthermore, the Cardiac and Thoracic Surgery teams are highly ranked nationally and are undergoing rapid expansion.

The ideal candidate will have established clinical expertise in delivery of care to cardiac and thoracic surgery patients. In addition, academic interests, which may be in the basic, translational, clinical trial, or health services outcomes research, would be welcome. We will entertain applications from suitable candidates from different clinical backgrounds such as surgery, anesthesiology, pulmonary, cardiology, or emergency medicine.

Clinical practice of the candidate should be focused on delivery of critical care in the multiple cardiothoracic intensive care units at Northwestern Memorial Hospital. They will also be expected to contribute to the education of Medical Students and residents.

Salary Range: $403,410 - $494,535

Northwestern University has provided a pay range representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for the position. The pay offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors including (but not limited to) the experience and qualifications of the selected candidate including years since terminal degree, training, and field or discipline; departmental budget availability; internal comparators; and external market pay for comparable jobs.

Qualified candidates must (1) be board certified by their primary specialty, and in critical care and (2) be able to obtain permanent Illinois licensure.

The start date is negotiable and the position will remain open until filled.

When applying, please upload a CV and cover letter describing your interest and alignment with the position.

Benefits

At Northwestern, we are proud to provide meaningful and competitive benefits. The available benefits package for this position will include health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance; paid medical/sick and parental leave; tuition benefits for the employee and dependents; pre-tax and flex spending accounts for commuting and dependent care; generous retirement savings options; and wellness programs. For a comprehensive overview of available benefits, including eligibility details, visit us at Northwestern Benefits to learn more.

Please read ALL instructions and make preparations before proceeding to the application page:

  • Applications will only be accepted via online submission (see link below).
  • Please prepare all documents in advance as Adobe PDF files, and please be sure all information is entered correctly and accurately (especially names and email addresses), as there will be no opportunity for online revision after your application has been submitted.

  • All required fields in the application form are marked with an asterisk and must be filled before clicking the "Submit" button.
  • Be aware that incomplete applications cannot be saved.

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Northwestern University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected characteristics, including disability and veteran status. View Northwestern's non-discrimination statement. Job applicants who wish to request an accommodation in the application or hiring process should contact the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX Compliance. View additional information on the accommodations process.

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