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Cardiothoracic Surgeon
Division of Cardiac Surgery
Northwestern Medical Group
Bluhm Cardiovascular Institute

Northwestern Medical Group (NMG) and the Feinberg School of Medicine (FSM) at Northwestern University seek a full-time cardiothoracic surgeon. Primary responsibilities include providing adult cardiac surgery services in Northwestern Medicine’s Central DuPage and Palos hospitals.  These regional cardiac surgery programs are rapidly growing with routine and complex cardiac procedures including transcatheter interventions. Employment will be with the Northwestern Medicine Group of cardiac surgeons led by Dr. Douglas Johnston. Preferred candidates will play a vital role in the growth and coordination of care and distinctive program development throughout the Bluhm Cardiovascular Institute system, and will have significant opportunities for leadership development throughout the Northwestern Medicine.

Qualified candidates must have a strong background in clinical cardiothoracic surgery, have completed an ACGME accredited cardiothoracic surgery fellowship program, and are board certified or eligible in cardiothoracic surgery. Cardiothoracic surgeons in this position may participate in academic programs of the Feinberg School of Medicine, including educational programs (e.g., teaching service, training, preceptorship, mentoring, etc.) or research programs (e.g., participation in clinical trials, referring patients for clinical trials, etc.). Salary is commensurate with experience.

To apply, interested applicants should send a letter of interest and accompanying CV to christopher.nagata@nm.org or by postal mail to:

Christopher M. Nagata
Division Administrator, Bluhm Cardiovascular Institute
676 North Saint Clair Street, Suite 700
Chicago, Illinois 60611

Start date is negotiable; the position will remain open until filled.

Northwestern University is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer of all protected classes, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the United States.