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

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. Medical staff privileges at Northwestern Palos Hospital include:

• 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.

Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer (disability, VETS) 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.

Background Check

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 gives Northwestern Medicine permission 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 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. 

Benefits

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 click here to learn more about benefits.