Physician - Cancer Center/Palliative Medicine - RUMC (Downtown)

Weatherby Healthcare; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 235,000 - 295,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider seeks a dedicated Outpatient Cancer Palliative Physician to enhance the quality of life for cancer patients. This fully clinical, outpatient role offers a unique opportunity to work within a highly integrated cancer care model, focusing on comprehensive palliative care services. The position includes an academic appointment, allowing for professional development and mentorship within a supportive environment. If you are a compassionate physician passionate about providing patient-centered supportive care in oncology, this is the perfect opportunity for you to make a significant impact.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Institutional support for career growth

Opportunities for professional development

Mentorship and educational involvement

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree from an accredited institution required.
• Board certification or eligibility in Hospice and Palliative Medicine needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide outpatient palliative care services focusing on symptom management.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members for patient-centered care.

Skills

Communication Skills

Interdisciplinary Teamwork

Symptom Management

Patient Evaluations

Complex Decision-Making

Education

MD or DO degree

Board certification in Hospice and Palliative Medicine

Eligibility for medical licensure in Illinois

Job description

Location: Chicago, Illinois

Hospital: Rush University Medical Center

Department: Cancer Center and Palliative Medicine

Work Type: Full Time

Outpatient Cancer Palliative Physician

Rush University Medical Center is seeking a highly collaborative Outpatient Cancer Palliative Physician to join our growing Cancer Palliative Care team. This is a fully clinical, outpatient position with an academic appointment at the Assistant or Associate Professor level, depending on experience and qualifications. The role is focused on providing comprehensive palliative care services to cancer patients at Rush University Medical Center, Rush Copley, and Rush Lisle.

The selected candidate will work as part of an integrated cancer palliative team that currently includes physicians and Advanced Practice Providers (APPs), with plans for expansion. Our goal is to enhance the quality of life for patients with cancer by addressing symptom management, goals of care, and complex decision-making in a highly coordinated setting.

Key Responsibilities

1. Provide outpatient palliative care services to cancer patients, focusing on symptom management, emotional support, and goals-of-care discussions.
2. Work collaboratively with oncologists, APPs, nurses, social workers, and other interdisciplinary team members to ensure seamless, patient-centered care.
3. Conduct comprehensive patient evaluations, including history-taking, physical examinations, and formulation of individualized care plans.
4. Coordinate care across Rush University Medical Center, Rush Copley, and Rush Lisle to ensure continuity and consistency in patient management.
5. Engage in family meetings and goals of care conversations to support patients and their loved ones through complex medical decisions.
6. Participate in quality improvement initiatives to further integrate palliative care into oncology services.
7. Maintain clinical documentation and contribute to team discussions in case conferences and patient rounds.

Qualifications

1. MD or DO degree from an accredited institution.
2. Board certification or eligibility in Hospice and Palliative Medicine.
3. Eligibility for medical licensure in Illinois.
4. Strong commitment to interdisciplinary teamwork and collaboration in an oncology setting.
5. Excellent communication skills, particularly in complex and sensitive conversations with patients and families.
6. Experience in outpatient palliative care and/or oncology preferred.

Why Join Us?

1. Opportunity to work in a highly integrated cancer care model that prioritizes supportive oncology and palliative care.
2. Academic appointment with Rush University, offering opportunities for professional development, mentorship, and educational involvement.
3. A supportive, team-oriented environment, with a growing palliative care team.
4. Competitive salary and benefits package, with institutional support for career growth.

We are committed to expanding our team to provide comprehensive, patient-centered supportive care to Rush Cancer Center patients. We would like to encourage you to apply if you are a compassionate physician looking for a clinical role in outpatient oncology palliative care.

Rush University System for Health (Rush) is an academic health system whose mission is to improve the health of the individuals and the diverse communities it serves through the integration of outstanding patient care, education, research, and community partnerships.

Rush offers competitive total compensation that includes base pay, benefits, and other incentive programs for our employees. The total pay range shown reflects the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, knowledge and skills; relevant experience and training; education, certifications, and licensure; primary work location; and other business and organizational factors. This total pay range is for a full-time, 1.0 FTE employee, and includes any incentive payments that may be applicable to this role. Opportunities for increased compensation based on exceeding productivity targets. Additional compensation may include sign-on and retention bonuses and relocation allowances. We also offer a comprehensive benefits package.

Pay Range: $235,000 - $295,000

Join Rush and become part of one of the nation’s best healthcare systems.

Rush is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.