Physician | Chief of Surgery | Zion, IL

City of Hope Chicago in Zion, Illinois has launched a national search for a Chief of Surgery who will provide leadership to our department of surgery in clinical, research, and education areas. The next Chief of Surgery will be a highly regarded physician with a collaborative, team-based leadership style, and the ability to leverage and grow our existing, nationally recognized surgical program.

The Chief must also be operationally savvy, with the business acumen and cultural sensitivity to lead within a complex, matrixed organization.

The department of surgery at City of Hope Chicago is dedicated to the surgical care of cancer patients. The department includes providers across a variety of surgical services. The Chief position reports directly to the Chief Clinical Officer at City of Hope Chicago Walter Stadler, M.D., F.A.C.P., F.A.S.C.O.

• The leader must possess a breadth of skills, including deep knowledge of clinical practice, a strong commitment to training and the career development of faculty as well as demonstrated leadership and administrative ability.
• Full-time hours working within an established team of medical, surgical, and radiation cancer specialists and other health care professionals.
• 80% Clinical and 20% Administrative.
• Primary clinical responsibility shared with the Surgical faculty in Chicago.
• Successful candidates should have an excellent academic track record in education and research, as well as managerial or administrative experience. Successful candidates must possess excellent surgical skills, as well as strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Engage in scholarly activities such as clinical, translational, and/or social science research.
• Participate in leading-edge research and clinical trial recruitment.
• Provide leadership, support and development of both department faculty members and surgical oncology fellows by actively participating in teaching, training and mentoring.
• Competitive salary plus potential for incentive compensation, and benefits including a retirement package. The salary will be commensurate with academic rank and experience.

• M.D. or D.O. from an accredited educational institution and boarded in respective specialty.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience at an academic medical center or large healthcare system.
• Required:
  
  Board Certified by the American Board of Surgery.
• Possess or eligible for unrestricted medical license in the State of Illinois.

• 60-minute drive to downtown Chicago. Just a short drive to everything Chicago has to offer while enjoying the lower cost of living.
• Enjoy scenic views, beaches, and outdoor activities along Lake Michigan and Millennium Park.
• Multiple highly rated school system options make this area an excellent place to raise a family.

City of Hope is an equal opportunity employer.