Attending Physician X - Medicine; Oncology

Job Description - ATTENDING PHYSICIAN X - MEDICINE (ONCOLOGY) )

ATTENDING PHYSICIAN X - MEDICINE (ONCOLOGY)

Aug 14, 2026, 10:02:50 PM

Ongoing Full-time

Collective Bargaining Unit : SEIU Local 73 Drs Council Local 20 SEIU Doctors Council Posting Salary : $276,800 - $455,804

Under the direction of the Chair of the Division of Hematology and Oncology, the Attending Physician performs professional work in medical, educational and research activities. The Attending Physician is an expert in the care and treatment of patients with cancer and hematological conditions providing knowledgeable, compassionate, and holistic care to the patients they serve. Provides inpatient and outpatient and electronic consultative care in hematology and oncology.

Participates in clinical trials to investigate new and better treatment strategies for patients with cancer. The Attending Physician will be credentialed in Internal and Hematology/Oncology Medicine at Stroger and Provident Hospitals of Cook County Health (CCH), providing inpatient care. Ambulatory services may include clinical work at ambulatory sites other than the central campus.

• Provides inpatient, outpatient, and consultative care in oncology and/or hematology and supervising trainees throughout CCH.
• Sets standards and ensures the provision of consistent high-quality care to patients with hematology and oncology disorders by educating, assisting, and guiding primary care physicians
• Supervises and trains hematology/oncology subspecialty fellows. Supervises and trains rotating residents and medical students. Supervises and collaborates with hematology/oncology nurse clinicians
• Supervises Infusion Center chemotherapy nursing staff. Maintains accurate medical records. Maintains accurate and timely completion of billing encounter forms
• Participates in the division performance improvement program and departmental and hospital performance improvement activities
• Attends meetings and participates on committees as assigned
• Performs other duties as assigned

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy Medicine (DO) from an accredited college or university is required (MUST PROVIDE PROOF AT TIME OF INTERVIEW)
• Licensed as a Physician and Surgeon in the State of Illinois prior to starting employment is required
• Must be cleared for privileges by Medical Staff Services by start of employment is required
• Board certification by American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) in a Hematology or Oncology subspecialty or Board eligibility in a pathway leading to certification in Hematology or Oncology specialty board within two (2) years of starting employment is required

• Experience with participation in NCI sponsored clinical trials is preferred

• Excellent clinical and technical skills necessary to evaluate and mentor fellows and residents.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills necessary to communicate with a diverse student and patient population, educational administrators, and all levels of personnel within a highly complex health care system.
• Strong interpersonal skills necessary to work collaboratively with all levels of health care staff and education practitioners.
• Skill in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to work and make sound judgments in a stressful and fast paced environment.
• Ability to prioritize, plan, and organize projects and tasks while meeting deadlines.
• Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines in a fast paced and stressful environment.
• Ability to adhere to System, hospital, and department policies and standards.
• Ability to maintain a professional demeanor and composure when…