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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Prairie Cardiovascular Consultants is seeking a skilled and passionate Non-Invasive General Cardiologist to join our team in Carbondale, IL.
Position Highlights:
Collaborative and multidisciplinary team environment with strong support from specialists in general cardiology, interventional cardiology, electrophysiology, and structural heart
Unrestricted Illinois License (prior to start)
Board Certification/Eligibility in Cardiovascular Disease
EPIC EMR system for efficient workflow
New Fellows Welcome to Apply
Position will support J1-H1B visa
Compensation & Benefits Package:
Competitive Base Guarantee
Paid Time Off (accrued bi-weekly )
CME Reimbursement & Days Off (annually)
Productivity & Patient Satisfaction Bonuses
Sign-On Bonus & Relocation Assistance available
Fellowship Stipend
About Prairie Cardiovascular Consultants:At Prairie Cardiovascular, we are more than a healthcare provider – we are pioneers in cardiovascular medicine. With a legacy of over 40 years of excellence, we are recognized as a leader in innovation, groundbreaking treatments, and patient-centered care. Our esteemed team of cardiologists, surgeons, and researchers is committed to advancing the future of cardiovascular health through cutting-edge research, technology, and compassionate care.
Why Join Us?
Global Reputation: Prairie Cardiovascular Consultants is celebrated for its clinical expertise and dedication to providing exceptional care. We have pioneered numerous groundbreaking treatments and research in the field of cardiology, setting new benchmarks in patient care globally.
Collaborative Environment: You will work alongside distinguished professionals in a highly collaborative, team-based atmosphere that focuses on delivering the best possible outcomes for our patients. We pride ourselves on fostering a supportive and engaging environment.
State-of-the-Art Facilities: As part of our expanding network across Springfield and the surrounding regions, you’ll have access to cutting-edge technology and resources, along with a robust research arm through the Prairie Education and Research Cooperative.
Expansive Network: With more than 70 cardiologists and surgeons serving over 53 communities in central and southern Illinois, you’ll be part of a large, rapidly growing network of specialists and healthcare providers committed to excellence in care.
Diverse Specialties: Our comprehensive range of specialties includes General and Preventative Cardiology, Electrophysiology, Structural Heart, Peripheral Vascular Disease, Nuclear/CT Cardiology, Vascular Medicine, and more.
What We Offer:
A dynamic, high-volume practice with extensive experience in coronary interventions
Cutting-edge research opportunities and collaboration with top institutions, including the University of Chicago
A welcoming and collegial work environment focused on patient-centered care
Opportunities for professional growth and leadership roles within our expanding network
If you are looking for a challenging and rewarding career with the opportunity to make a lasting impact in the field of cardiology, Prairie Cardiovascular Consultants is the place for you!
How to Apply:
If you are a highly motivated and talented Interventional Cardiologist ready to take the next step in your career, we would love to hear from you. Apply today and take the first step toward joining a legacy of excellence in cardiovascular care.
Compensation & Benefits Package
Base guarantee
Time off
CME reimbursement + days available per fiscal year
Opportunities to earn productivity and patient outcome/patient satisfaction bonuses
Sign-on bonus and relocation assistance both available.
Salary range: $615,000.00 - $630,000.00
CORE function: Provider
Education Qualifications
- Clinical doctorate is required.
- Competence in delivery of healthcare services for adolescents, adults and geriatric patients is required.
- Licensed physician in the state of practice is required.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) is required.
- Maintain a Controlled Substance license for the state and Federal DEA, when applicable to their specialty.
- Must have successfully completed, or in the process of completing, an accredited residency program.
- Must be board certified or board eligible.
Throughout communities in Illinois and Wisconsin, 13 hospitals, numerous community-based health centers and clinics, our 13,000+ colleagues have built a culture based on our solid core values of respect, care, competence, and joy. These are the ideals we believe in, work by, and live each day.
Built upon more than 145 years of service to the communities we serve, we now look to the future and our place in it as a healthcare system that strives to continually improve processes, procedures, and outcomes with the latest and most advanced technologies and treatments.
Regardless of how far our passion for excellence carries us, our focus will always remain on the most important person in our entire organization: The patient.
HSHS requires COVID-19 vaccines or an approved medical or religious exemption for all colleagues.
HSHS and affiliates is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).
HSHS is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace dedicated to pursuing and hiring a diverse workforce.
Benefits: HSHS provides a benefits package designed to support the overall well-being of our colleagues including their physical, emotional, financial, spiritual, and work health. Colleagues budgeted to work at least 32 hours per pay period are eligible for HSHS benefits.
- Comprehensive and affordable health coverage includes medical, prescription, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time colleagues.
- Retirement benefits including HSHS contributions.
- Education Assistance benefits include up to $5,250 of educational assistance each calendar year and tuition discounts to select colleges with no waiting period
- Adoption Assistance provides financial support up to $7,500 for colleagues growing their families through adoption to reimburse application and legal fees, transportation, and more!
- Other benefits include: Wellness program with incentives, employer-paid life insurance and short-term and long-term disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, employee assistance program, ID theft coverage, colleague rewards and recognition program, discount program, and more!
A successful candidate's actual pay rate will be based on several factors including relevant experience, skills, training, certifications and education.
Notice Regarding Potential Use of Artificial Intelligence in the Hiring Process
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Information used by these tools may include materials you provide during the application process, such as your resume, work history, education, qualifications, and responses to application questions.
These tools are used only to support our recruiting process. Hiring decisions are made by HSHS personnel, and automated tools do not make employment decisions on behalf of HSHS.
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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, Hospital Sisters Health System, and Duly Health and Care, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 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?
Springfield, Aurora, and Galesburg 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 20% of cardiologist openings tied to Illinois are remote or hybrid as of October 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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