Physician: Surgical Oncology – Palos Heights, IL​/Orland Park, IL

Physician:
Surgical Oncology – Palos Heights, IL / Orland Park, IL

• Full‑time
• Salary Range Minimum: $
• Salary Range Maximum: $
• Compensation: USD 405,000 - USD 545,000 - 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 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.

• Board‑Eligible or Board‑Certified (BE/BC) in General Surgery
• Fellowship trained in complex Surgical Oncology
• Experience with complex GI/HPB cancers, peritoneal surface malignancies, and/or soft tissue sarcoma/skin malignancies
• Advanced laparoscopic and/or robotic skills (preferred)

• 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, 401(k), 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

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.

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 allows Northwestern Medicine 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 (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, 401(k), 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.