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Physician: Cardiac Anesthesiologist - NM Palos Hospital

Northwestern Medicine · Palos Heights, IL · Full time · Health Care Provider

Posted Sep 17, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

The role also covers general anesthesiology. How do you want that split to look?

What they are checking: The posting names both cardiothoracic and general anesthesiology.

What would you want to know about the call arrangement here?

What they are checking: The posting leaves it out and cardiac call means coming in at night.

What would you want to know about the cardiac case volume at Palos?

What they are checking: The posting names the hospital and nothing about what runs there.

The posting says you may be assigned to other Northwestern Medicine sites. How does that sit with you?

What they are checking: The posting names care at facilities as may be determined.

What would you do

A patient becomes unstable during a cardiac case. Walk me through what you do.

What they are checking: The emergency the whole training exists for.

How do you work with the cardiac surgeon during a difficult case?

What they are checking: The two roles have to resolve things in minutes in a shared room.

About the work

Tell me about your cardiothoracic anesthesia training and practice.

What they are checking: The posting names adult cardiothoracic and general anesthesiology.

Tell me about your transesophageal echocardiography experience.

What they are checking: TEE is what distinguishes a cardiac anesthesiologist in the room.

How do you manage separation from cardiopulmonary bypass?

What they are checking: The moment a cardiac anesthesiologist is most responsible for.

How do you assess a patient with severe cardiac disease before surgery?

What they are checking: Preoperative assessment is where most anesthetic risk is actually managed.

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The full job description

As published by Northwestern Medicine.

Patient Care in adult cardiothoracic and general anesthesiology at NMG and such hospitals, office locations and health care facilities as may be determined by the President of NMG or his/her designee. Maintaining a clinical schedule on such days, such hours, and at such locations as necessary to provide timely and comprehensive medical services to NMG patients. Teaching of medical residents, fellows, medical students, nurses and other health care providers as may be required by NMG. Providing on-call coverage as reasonably required by NMG. Referring patients requiring specialized medical care to those specialists and other health care providers and facilities that are members of NMGs affiliated provider network, provided that such referral does not unreasonably interfere with the patients expressed preference for a different healthcare provider, his/her insurers determination of healthcare provider or the patients best medical interests in Physicians medical judgment. Regular participation in practice unit meetings and quality assurance activities. Compliance with billing, documentation and related policies, procedures, systems and practices established by NMG as payors with which NMG contracts. Performance of such other duties as are consistent with Physicians employment and as may be assigned to Physician by the President or his/her designee from time to time. Doctoral Completion of subspecialty fellowship training in cardiac anesthesia TEE Certification Preferred Northwestern Medicine is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status. Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer (disability, VETS) and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status. 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. Artificial Intelligence Disclosure Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person. 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. Please click here to learn more about benefits.

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