Physician: Neuro-Oncology Opportunity - Southern and Western Suburbs of Chicago

Company Description

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.

Job Description

Northwestern Medicine has an outstanding opportunity for a neuro-oncologist with focus on patient care. Northwestern Medicine Group (NMG) is seeking a BE/BC physician fellowship trained in neuro-oncology and interested in leading and expanding an already robust community-based program. Currently available program resources are unsurpassed in the Chicagoland area and include access to cutting-edge minimally invasive and radical surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation (including gamma-knife and our proton center). Participation in clinical research (pharma, cooperative groups, and outcomes-based research as an extension of the RHLCC) is an expectation. The ideal candidate has a strong interest in expanding a neuro-oncology program in the southern and western suburbs of Chicago, and will join the medical staff at Northwestern Medicine’s Palos, Central DuPage, and Delnor Hospitals, although sites of practice will depend on candidate preferences.

Northwestern Medicine Oncology:

• A physician led medical group that promotes physician leadership, wellness, and work-life balance
• Offers strong benefit package including health, dental, vision, 401K, and CME fund
• Competitive compensation
• Adheres to a Sub-specialization model
• Is committed to a robust clinical trials program
• Strong professional development opportunities
• Collaboration with subspecialized surgeons and radiation oncologists, including Proton Center
• Hospital privileges at Northwestern Medicine’s Palos, Central DuPage, and Delnor Hospitals
• EPIC electronic health record system

Qualifications

BE/BC and fellowship trained in neuro-oncology

Additional Information

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.