BE/BC Physician - Gynecologic Oncology

Wapa; Chicago, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine – Chicago Northwest Suburbs seeks a BE/BC Gynecologic Oncologist fellowship-trained to lead a growing community-based program. The role emphasizes minimally invasive and robotic surgery, clinical trials, and collaboration with a broad oncology team at Huntley and McHenry Hospitals.

The position supports cooperative group research, outcomes-based studies, and patient-centered care within a multidisciplinary setting, with an academic affiliation to Northwestern University

Qualifications

• BE/BC in Gynecologic Oncology.
• Fellowship training in gynecologic oncology is required.
• Experience with clinical trials and outcomes research is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and grow a community-based gynecologic oncology program.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary oncology team across clinics and hospitals.
• Participate in clinical trials and research activities.

Skills

Gynecologic Oncology

Fellowship trained

Robotic surgery

Clinical trials

Education

Board eligible/board certified in Gynecologic Oncology

Job description

NORTHWESTERN MEDICINE – CHICAGO NORTHWEST SUBURBS

GYNECOLOGIC ONCOLOGY OPPORTUNITY

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

Northwestern Medicine is a growing, nationally recognized health system that provides world-class care at 11 hospitals and more than 250 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.