Cardiologist Jobs in Illinois
Cardiologist jobs in Illinois draw strong and consistent demand, concentrated in large academic medical centers, integrated hospital systems, and multispecialty group practices, with openings at every level from cardiovascular fellowship graduates through senior attending physicians. Chicago, Peoria, and Springfield are the primary hiring hubs, and established systems such as Northwestern Medicine, University of Chicago Medicine, and Advocate Health Care maintain ongoing cardiology recruiting across the state. Interventional cardiology, heart failure management, and electrophysiology are the most in-demand subspecialties across Illinois employers. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Duly Health and Care in the West Suburbs is seeking an interventional cardiologist who is committed to empowering health and elevating care for our patients while also pursuing innovative solutions with their care team that move healthcare forward.
Opportunity Highlights
- Possible locations include Westmont, Elmhurst, Naperville, or Winfield.
- Strong internal referral network and collaborative provider partners across Cardiology and more than 1,000 Duly providers
- Flexible scheduling
- Competitive total rewards salary between $575,000-$625,000 which includes the opportunity for financial bonuses or stipends, CME funds, and shareholder track for equity eligibility
- Live and work in the vibrant suburbs of Chicago with excellent schools and convenient access to some of the nation's leading healthcare facilities
Physician-Led Care
Through our physician leadership model, we have created a best-in-class healthcare system that offers you:
- Physician-Directed Medicine - We know that providing high-quality care means understanding that every person’s needs are different. Our model allows you to practice medicine as you see fit, giving you the space to expand your knowledge, be the best in your field, and adapt to the needs of every patient you serve.
- Patient-Centered Care - Our providers can focus on individualized, evidence-based care in an environment free from hospital bureaucracy and designed to prioritize high-quality, affordable outcomes.
- Shareholder Benefits and Equity - Our unique structure allows physicians to buy into our practice - granting governance rights, voting privileges, and potential long-term financial value.
- Physician Governance - The voice of our physicians and their care teams shapes patient care, clinical decisions, and organizational strategy. Through our dyadic leadership structure, pairing operational leaders with physician leaders, our clinicians directly impact care delivery.
Compensation & Benefits
The anticipated base compensation range for this position is $525,000-$605,000, depending upon the applicant’s qualifications and experience. In addition to the base compensation, this position may also be eligible for a productivity bonus, sign-on bonus, loan repayment assistance, catalyst training stipend, and relocation bonus, equaling total target cash compensation that may be between $575,000-$625,000.
Additional Benefits Include:
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits that include healthcare navigation assistance
- Access to a mental health benefit at no cost
- Tax-advantaged accounts
- Employer-provided life and disability insurance
- Immediate 401K match
- A culture committed to community engagement and social impact
- Comprehensive support resources such as our Epic EHR and nurse triage call support
If you are dedicated to pursuing the absolute best - for our patients and the future of healthcare - you belong at Duly.
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.
Duly Health and Care in the West Suburbs is seeking an interventional cardiologist who is committed to empowering health and elevating care for our patients while also pursuing innovative solutions with their care team that move healthcare forward.
Opportunity Highlights
- Possible locations include Westmont, Elmhurst, Naperville, or Winfield.
- Strong internal referral network and collaborative provider partners across Cardiology and more than 1,000 Duly providers
- Flexible scheduling
- Competitive total rewards salary between $575,000-$625,000 which includes the opportunity for financial bonuses or stipends, CME funds, and shareholder track for equity eligibility
- Live and work in the vibrant suburbs of Chicago with excellent schools and convenient access to some of the nation's leading healthcare facilities
Physician-Led Care
Through our physician leadership model, we have created a best-in-class healthcare system that offers you:
- Physician-Directed Medicine - We know that providing high-quality care means understanding that every person’s needs are different. Our model allows you to practice medicine as you see fit, giving you the space to expand your knowledge, be the best in your field, and adapt to the needs of every patient you serve.
- Patient-Centered Care - Our providers can focus on individualized, evidence-based care in an environment free from hospital bureaucracy and designed to prioritize high-quality, affordable outcomes.
- Shareholder Benefits and Equity - Our unique structure allows physicians to buy into our practice - granting governance rights, voting privileges, and potential long-term financial value.
- Physician Governance - The voice of our physicians and their care teams shapes patient care, clinical decisions, and organizational strategy. Through our dyadic leadership structure, pairing operational leaders with physician leaders, our clinicians directly impact care delivery.
Compensation & Benefits
The anticipated base compensation range for this position is $525,000-$605,000, depending upon the applicant’s qualifications and experience. In addition to the base compensation, this position may also be eligible for a productivity bonus, sign-on bonus, loan repayment assistance, catalyst training stipend, and relocation bonus, equaling total target cash compensation that may be between $575,000-$625,000.
Additional Benefits Include:
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits that include healthcare navigation assistance
- Access to a mental health benefit at no cost
- Tax-advantaged accounts
- Employer-provided life and disability insurance
- Immediate 401K match
- A culture committed to community engagement and social impact
- Comprehensive support resources such as our Epic EHR and nurse triage call support
If you are dedicated to pursuing the absolute best - for our patients and the future of healthcare - you belong at Duly.
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.
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Cardiologist Job Market in Illinois
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What Illinois Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in cardiologist jobs across Illinois.
- Active Illinois medical license issued by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation
- Board certification or active board eligibility in cardiovascular disease from ABIM
- Completion of an accredited cardiovascular disease fellowship program after internal medicine residency
- Current ACLS certification and unrestricted hospital privileges at primary practice site
- Experience with cardiac catheterization, echocardiography, or relevant subspecialty procedural volume
- Malpractice coverage eligibility and clean credentialing history across all prior institutions
Cardiologist Jobs in Illinois: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a cardiologist in Illinois?
To practice as a cardiologist in Illinois, you must hold an active physician license issued by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, which requires graduating from an accredited medical school, completing an internal medicine residency, and finishing a cardiovascular disease fellowship. Most Illinois health systems also require board certification or active eligibility through the American Board of Internal Medicine. Subspecialty training in areas such as interventional cardiology or electrophysiology strengthens candidacy considerably.
How much do cardiologists make in Illinois?
Cardiologists in Illinois earn a median of about $517,850 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $119,280 for the lowest 10% to over $749,550 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire cardiologists in Illinois?
Employers hiring cardiologists in Illinois right now include OSF HealthCare, Duly Health and Care, and Hospital Sisters Health System, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Illinois's dense concentration of academic medical centers and large integrated health systems means cardiology openings appear regularly across inpatient, outpatient, and procedural settings throughout the state.
Which Illinois cities have the most cardiologist jobs?
Chicago, Springfield, and Aurora account for the greatest share of cardiologist openings in Illinois. Chicago drives the largest volume by far because of its concentration of academic medical centers, large tertiary hospitals, and multispecialty cardiology groups, while Peoria and Springfield attract steady hiring through their regional medical centers and the university-affiliated health systems that anchor cardiovascular care in downstate Illinois.
Are there remote cardiologist jobs in Illinois?
Yes, but they're rare. Cardiology is a fundamentally hands-on specialty built around procedural work, direct patient exams, and real-time imaging interpretation, so the large majority of positions require on-site presence. About 0% of cardiologist openings tied to Illinois are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, and those positions tend to be in telemedicine cardiac consultations, remote cardiac monitoring interpretation, or administrative and medical director roles rather than clinical attending positions.
How can I get hired as a cardiologist in Illinois with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is securing a first attending position immediately after fellowship through new-graduate recruitment programs at large Illinois health systems such as Advocate Health Care or Northwestern Medicine, which actively recruit graduating fellows each cycle. Candidates without attending experience should target community hospital openings where procedural volume expectations are lower, apply for locum tenens assignments to build an Illinois credentialing record, and ensure ABIM board eligibility is current, as that credential is the single strongest differentiator for fellowship graduates entering the Illinois market.
Where can I find and apply to cardiologist jobs in Illinois?
You can find and apply to cardiologist jobs in Illinois on Migrate Mate, which lists current Illinois openings across health systems, group practices, and hospitals. Find roles that fit your subspecialty and experience level and apply directly through the listings.
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