Lead Oncology & Hematology Attending Physician

Cook County Government; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 277,000 - 456,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage

Pension Plan

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Job summary

Cook County Health & Hospitals System is seeking an Attending Physician X in Medicine (Oncology) to lead inpatient and outpatient oncology care and supervise trainees. The physician will participate in clinical trials and provide high-quality, compassionate care across hospital sites.

Board-eligible or board-certified in Hematology/Oncology is required, with Illinois license in advance of start date. Strong communication and leadership skills are essential in a busy academic hospital setting.

Qualifications

• MD or DO from an accredited college; proof required at interview.
• Illinois medical license prior to start date.
• Board certification by ABIM in hematology/oncology or eligibility within 2 years.
• Must be cleared for privileges by Medical Staff Services by start of employment.

Responsibilities

• Provides inpatient, outpatient, and consultative care in oncology and/or hematology and supervising trainees.
• Supervises and trains hematology/oncology subspecialty fellows; supervises residents and students.
• Maintains accurate medical records and billing documentation.
• Participates in division performance improvement and clinical trials across the hospital system.
• Attends meetings and participates on committees as assigned.

Skills

Clinical skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Microsoft Office

Education

MD or DO

ABIM board eligibility

Tools

EMR systems

PowerPoint

Microsoft Word

Clinical trial software

Job description

Cook County Health & Hospitals System is seeking an Attending Physician X in Medicine (Oncology) to lead inpatient and outpatient oncology care and supervise trainees. The physician will participate in clinical trials and provide high-quality, compassionate care across hospital sites.

Board-eligible or board-certified in Hematology/Oncology is required, with Illinois license in advance of start date. Strong communication and leadership skills are essential in a busy academic hospital setting.