Physician: Gynecologic Oncology - Huntley, IL

Description

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a BE/BC physician who is fellowship trained in gynecologic oncology and is interested in focusing practice in leading and expanding a strong community-based program. The current program offers patients’ access to cutting edge minimally invasive and radical surgery, chemotherapy, clinical trials, as well as complex benign gynecology, preinvasive and high-risk screening, survivorship, sexual health and lifestyle-focused clinics. Experience with and interest in clinical research, clinical trials through pharma and cooperative groups, and outcomes-based research would be welcomed. Advanced laparoscopic and robotic skills are strongly preferred. Ideal candidate has a strong interest in adding to a well-established oncology program in the northwest suburbs, joining the medical staff at Northwestern Medicine’s Huntley and McHenry Hospitals.

The role is supported by the following gynecologic oncology program infrastructure:

• Join a multidisciplinary team that includes medical oncologists, radiation oncologists, and pathologists with subspecialty interest and experience
• Team also includes interventional radiologists, hematologists, surgical oncologists, thoracic and breast surgeons, general surgeons, and urologists as frequent collaborators
• Primary clinic located in Huntley, IL
• Hospital Privileges at NM Huntley and NM McHenry Hospitals
• Cancer program has dedicated palliative medicine specialists and support staff including GYO nurse navigator, genetic counselors, dietitians, social workers, financial counselors, physical therapists, pelvic floor and lymphedema specialists, and access to Living Well Cancer Resource Center
• Committed inpatient and outpatient physician assistant and nurse practitioner support
• Multidisciplinary GYO tumor board that meets weekly with teleconferencing between 3 cancer centers located in the west region
• Access and opportunity to participate in cooperative group and industry-sponsored clinical trials
• Dedicated surgical ICU, with 24/7 intensivists and 24/7 hospitalists
• Advanced technology including 2 Xi daVinci robots, PET/CT, 640-slice CT scanners
• Clinical appointment available at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine

Qualifications

• BE/BCphysician who is fellowship trained in gynecologic oncology

Equal Opportunity

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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. Pleaseclick here to learn more about benefits.