Physician - Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation - Oncology Rehabilitation - Chicago (Downtown)

MedChi, The Maryland State Medical Society; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 251,000 - 369,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Oncology Rehabilitation Physician to join a dedicated team at a leading cancer center. This role focuses on improving the quality of life for cancer patients by delivering specialized outpatient care. You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to enhance prehabilitation and survivorship programs, ensuring patients receive comprehensive support throughout their journey. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of cancer patients and thrive in a collaborative environment, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a prestigious healthcare system recognized for excellence and commitment to health equity.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Sign-on bonuses

Retention bonuses

Relocation allowances

Opportunities for increased compensation

Qualifications

• MD with a focus on oncology rehabilitation and interdisciplinary teamwork.
• Experience in developing prehabilitation and survivorship programs.

Responsibilities

• Deliver specialized care for cancer patients facing various complications.
• Enhance quality of life and function for patients post-treatment.

Skills

Oncology Rehabilitation

Interdisciplinary Collaboration

Patient Care

Program Development

Education

Medical Degree (MD)

Board Certification in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Job description

Location: Chicago, Illinois

Hospital: Rush University Medical Center

Department: Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

Oncology Rehabilitation Physician

Join our growing team of dedicated Cancer Subspecialties healthcare providers delivering high-quality, specialized care for cancer patients dealing with physical, cognitive, emotional, and social complications of cancer diagnosis and treatment. This role will focus on enhancing the quality of life and function for patients after treatment as well as preventing impairments from developing.

The selected individual will join the Cancer Subspecialities team at the Rush MD Anderson Cancer Center, alongside the director of Cancer Rehabilitation and an exercise physiologist. This is a 100% outpatient position. The successful candidate will work with cancer rehabilitation patients and be expected to continue the growth of our prehabilitation and survivorship programs. They will work closely in an inter- and multi-disciplinary fashion with oncology providers, therapists, supportive oncology, and more. Anticipated start date is fall 2025, but other dates may be considered.

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 includes Rush University Medical Center, Rush University, Rush Copley Medical Center, and Rush Oak Park Hospital, as well as numerous regional outpatient care facilities.

Rush is an elite medical community recognized yearly for excellence in patient care, medical discovery, and clinical expertise. We are committed to fostering and sustaining a climate and culture wherein all staff, faculty, patients, and students thrive. Our continued pursuits have earned Rush University Medical Center the distinction of being on U.S. News & World Report’s Best Hospitals Honor Roll for 2024-2025. This places the Medical Center amongst the top 50 of the more than 5,000 hospitals evaluated.

All three Rush hospitals have earned the LGBTQ Healthcare Equality Leader designation in the Healthcare Equality Index. Additionally, Rush has been named as one of the nation’s "Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion" for the past six consecutive years. Our physicians, advanced practitioners, nurses, and staff are the heartbeat of our health system’s ongoing success. We know how important it is to recruit and retain exceptional staff and faculty to execute our mission.

We’re passionate about health equity: for the communities we serve, for our patients, and for our employees. As part of our Anchor Mission strategy, we hire, invest, buy and source, and volunteer locally. We’ve invested more than $6 million on the West Side since 2018, and that number continues to grow every year. And, of course, we continue to provide excellent patient care for everyone who comes to Rush.

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: $251,394 - $368,017

Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits. 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.