Physician: Surgical Oncology Medical Director - Palos Heights, IL​/Orland Park, IL

Physician:
Surgical Oncology Medical Director - Palos Heights, IL / Orland Park, IL

• Full-time
• Salary Range Minimum: $
• Salary Range Maximum: $
• Compensation: USD 470,000 - USD 620,000 - yearly

Northwestern Medicine is a growing, nationally recognized health system that provides world‑class care at 11 hospitals and more than 200 locations in communities throughout Chicago, the suburbs and northern Illinois. Together with Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, we are pushing boundaries in our research labs, training the next generation of physicians and scientists, and pursuing excellence in patient care. Our vision and values are deeply rooted in the idea that patients come first in all we do.

We value building relationships with our patients and their families, listening to their unique needs while providing individualized primary, specialty and hospital‑based care. Our recent affiliations and ongoing growth make it possible for us to serve more patients, closer to where they live and work. While each of our locations has a unique story, Northwestern Medicine is unified under one mission –Patients First.

Northwestern Medicine has an outstanding opportunity for a Surgical Oncologist Medical Director in a tertiary‑care community‑based setting in the south suburbs of Chicago. The Northwestern Health Network Medical Group is seeking a BE/BC Surgical Oncologist with fellowship training and demonstrated experience in complex surgical oncology. The ideal candidate will have broad expertise in complex GI / HPB cancers, peritoneal surface malignancies, and/or soft tissue sarcoma / skin malignancies.

Advanced laparoscopic and/or robotic skills are preferred.

• Program development and leadership opportunities both locally and within the Health network
• An extremely rewarding environment where you can make a great impact
• A physician‑led medical group that promotes physician leadership, wellness, and work‑life balance
• Outstanding benefits package including health, dental, vision, 401K, and CME fund
• Competitive compensation
• Access to a robust clinical trials program as part of the Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center
• Collaboration with subspecialized and certified medical and radiation oncologists, as well as surgical subspecialists
• Hospital privileges at NM Palos Hospital
• EPIC electronic health record system

This position offers an opportunity for clinical and programmatic leadership within Northwestern Medicine to serve as Medical Director of Surgical Oncology in the South Region. This role will be instrumental to programmatic and clinical growth and expansion of the Cancer Center, mentorship to faculty, community outreach, and will integrate within Palos Hospital leadership.

• BE/BC
• Fellowship trained in complex surgical oncology

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.

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.

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  to learn more about benefits.