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Physician: Non-Invasive Cardiology - Winfield, IL

Northwestern Medicine · Winfield, 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 posting names an interest in heart failure. What draws you to it?

What they are checking: The posting says the ideal candidate will have that interest.

Clinics are at Winfield and Oakbrook. How does that fit your life?

What they are checking: The posting names both clinic sites.

What would you do

How do you balance an outpatient clinic against inpatient consults?

What they are checking: The posting names both, and they compete for the same day.

This is a growing programme. What would your first six months look like?

What they are checking: The posting names the growing Bluhm Cardiovascular Institute West team.

How would you build referral relationships with primary care in the area?

What they are checking: An expanding cardiology practice depends on referrals it does not yet have.

How do you work within a large integrated institute rather than an independent practice?

What they are checking: The posting describes BCVI as a fully integrated institute with six clinical centers.

About the work

Tell me about your cardiology fellowship and your non-invasive imaging work.

What they are checking: The posting names reading non-invasive cardiology and nuclear studies.

Walk me through how you read and report a nuclear study.

What they are checking: The posting names nuclear studies specifically among the reading responsibilities.

How do you manage a heart failure patient across clinic visits so they stay out of hospital?

What they are checking: Readmission is the measure in heart failure and it is decided in clinic.

Where are you with board certification?

What they are checking: The posting states ACGME fellowship trained, board eligible or certified.

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The full job description

As published by Northwestern Medicine.

Northwestern Medicine is seeking an ACGME fellowship trained, BE/BC General Cardiologist to join the growing Bluhm Cardiovascular Institute (BCVI) West Region team at Central DuPage Hospital in Winfield, IL, located in the Chicago western suburbs. • Responsibilities of this position include: outpatient clinic, inpatient consults and reading non-invasive cardiology and nuclear studies • Ideal candidate will have interest in Heart Failure • Clinics onsite at Winfield and Oakbrook • Employed full-time position with Northwestern Medicine • Successful and expanding multi-specialty physician group that promotes a collegial work environment, physician success, and compassionate care within a physician driven team • The community is exceptional with excellent schools, parks, restaurants and plenty of amenities. Easy access to Chicago by car or commuter train Families will appreciate the top-tier schools, safe neighborhoods, and an abundance of family-friendly activities. Additionally, excellent public transportation options ensure easy access to Chicago’s vibrant downtown offerings. BCVI is a full service, fully integrated institute across the Northwestern Medicine system. The six clinical centers comprising BCVI are the Center for Heart Rhythm Disorders, Center for Coronary Disease, Center for Vascular Disease, Center for Valve Disease, Center for Heart Failure and the Center for Preventative Cardiology. The BCVI West Region providers participate in diagnosis, management and treatment of all cardiovascular disease states. • ACGME fellowship trained • BE/BC General Cardiologist All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. 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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