Colon & Rectal Surgeon

Loyola University Chicago; Maywood (IL); On-site; USD 159,000 - 986,000; Full time

Job summary

An established academic medical center is seeking a skilled Colon & Rectal Surgeon to enhance its comprehensive clinical program. This role involves treating a wide range of colorectal conditions and collaborating with a diverse team of specialists. Candidates will have the chance to engage in teaching and mentoring while advancing their clinical research. With a commitment to excellence in patient care and education, this position offers a competitive salary and benefits package. Join a forward-thinking institution dedicated to making a significant impact in healthcare and education.

Benefits

Paid Time Off Days

Paid malpractice insurance

Relocation Expense Reimbursement

CME Days and Allowance

Excellent Benefits Package

Qualifications

• Candidates should be board certified/eligible in Colon and Rectal Surgery.
• Demonstrate a dedication to clinical excellence and teaching.

Responsibilities

• Join a team treating benign and malignant colorectal disease.
• Mentor general surgery residents and participate in clinical research.

Skills

Laparoscopy

Robotic Surgery

Endoscopy

Clinical Research

Teaching

Education

Board Certified in Colon and Rectal Surgery

Board Certified in General Surgery

Job description

Position Details

Position Details

BE/BC

Job Title	Colon & Rectal Surgeon
Position Title	Colon & Rectal Surgeon
Position Number
Job Category	SSOM Clinical Faculty
Job Type	Full-Time
FLSA Status	Exempt
Campus	Maywood-Health Sciences Campus
Location Code	SURGERY (06740A)
Department Name	SURGERY
Is this split and/or fully grant funded?	No
Duties and Responsibilities	Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine Department of Surgery is seeking a Colon and Rectal Surgeon to join its team with a dual appointment at Loyola University Medical Center (LUMC) and the Edward Hines, Jr. VA Hospital. The clinical program at Loyola is comprehensive and includes treatment of benign and malignant colorectal disease, inflammatory bowel diseases, anorectal conditions, and functional disorders. Collaboration with oncologists, urogynecologists, gynecologic oncologists, and gastroenterologists is robust. Competence with laparoscopy and robotic surgery is expected. The candidate should have an interest in endoscopy as well. The clinical program includes participation in multidisciplinary programs with the pelvic floor disorder and GI oncology teams. Candidates should be board certified/eligible in Colon and Rectal Surgery and General Surgery and demonstrate a dedication to clinical excellence, teaching, scholarly activity and institutional service. Teaching and mentoring of general surgery residents is essential. Clinical research is strongly encouraged. Academic rank and salary will be commensurate with experience and at the assistant or associate professor levels. Potential opportunities for leadership positions within the Division exist for suitable candidates. Loyola Medicine, a member of Trinity Health, is a nationally ranked academic, quaternary care system based in Chicago's western suburbs. The three-hospital system includes Loyola University Medical Center, Gottlieb Memorial Hospital, MacNeal Hospital, as well as convenient locations offering primary care, specialty care and immediate care services from more than 1,500 physicians throughout Cook, Will and DuPage counties. Loyola is a 547-licensed-bed hospital in Maywood that includes the William G. and Mary A. Ryan Center for Heart & Vascular Medicine, the Cardinal Bernardin Cancer Center, a Level 1 trauma center, Illinois's largest burn center, a certified comprehensive stroke center and a children's hospital. Having delivered compassionate care for over 50 years, Loyola also trains the next generation of caregivers through its academic affiliation with Loyola University Chicago's Stritch School of Medicine and Marcella Niehoff School of Nursing. Established in 1961, Gottlieb is a 247-licensed-bed community hospital in Melrose Park with the Judd A. Weinberg Emergency Department, the Loyola Center for Metabolic Surgery and Bariatric Care and the Loyola Cancer Care & Research Facility at the Marjorie G. Weinberg Cancer Center. MacNeal is a 374-licensed-bed teaching hospital in Berwyn with advanced medical, surgical and psychiatric services, acute rehabilitation, an inpatient skilled nursing facility and a 68-bed behavioral health program and community clinics. For more information, visit loyolamedicine.org. You can also follow Loyola Medicine on LinkedIn, Facebook or Twitter.
Qualifications
Physical Demands
Working Conditions
Minimum Education and/or Work Experience
Open Date	12/20/2024
Close Date
Salary Range	Competitive
Additional Salary Information	This opportunity offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including: Competitive starting compensation between $159,000 - $985,945 Salary Based on Academic Rank and Experience Excellent Benefits:Trinity Health Benefits Summary Paid Time Off Days Paid malpractice, including post-employment tail coverage Relocation Expense Reimbursement (in accordance with IRS guidelines) CME Days and Allowance Additional Benefits from LUC or VA (if applicable)
Special Instructions to Applicants	Interested candidates should email a cover letter and CV to Dr. Vivian Gahtan, Chair Department of Surgery, c/o Saja Ihmoud, Physician Recruitment Office, at [e-mail] and apply online at www.careers.luc.edu. www.LoyolaMedicine.org All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion (except where religion is a bona fide occupational qualification for the job), national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
About Loyola University Chicago	Founded in 1870, Loyola University Chicago is one of the nation's largest Jesuit, Catholic universities, recognized for its academic excellence, commitment to community engagement, and leadership in sustainability. A Carnegie R1 research institution, Loyola leverages its status as one of an elite group of universities with the highest level of research activity to advance knowledge that serves communities and creates global impact. With 15 schools, colleges, and institutes-including Business, Law, Medicine, Nursing, and Health Sciences-Loyola operates three primary campuses in the greater Chicago area and one in Rome, Italy, that provide students a transformative, globally connected learning experience. Consistently ranked among the nation's top universities by U.S. News & World Report, Loyola is a STARS Gold-rated institution that is ranked as one of the country's most sustainable campuses by The Princeton Review and has earned distinctions from AmeriCorps and the Carnegie Foundation for its longstanding record of service and community engagement. Guided by its Jesuit mission and commitment to caring for the whole person, Loyola educates ethical leaders who think critically, act with purpose, and strive to create a more just and sustainable world. Loyola University Chicago strives to be an employer of choice by offering its staff and faculty a wide array of affordable, comprehensive, and competitive benefits. To view our benefits in detail, click here. Loyola adheres to all applicable federal, state, and/or local civil rights laws and regulations prohibiting discrimination in private institutions of higher education. Please see the University's Nondiscrimination Policy.
Quick Link for Posting	https://www.careers.luc.edu/postings/30506
Job Number	R231227-N1
Organizational Location	HEALTH SCIENCES CAMPUS

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