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Surgical Oncologist
Division of Surgical Oncology
Northwestern Medical Group
Robert H. Lurie Cancer Center

Northwestern Medical Group (NMG) and the Feinberg School of Medicine (FSM) at Northwestern University seek a full-time, surgical Oncologist to begin in 2022. Primary responsibilities include providing surgical oncology services in Northwestern Medicine’s South Region, specifically at Palos Hospital. This position will be expected to lead surgical oncology in the region, with preference for candidates with experience in hepatobiliary and complex gastrointestinal tumors. This role will be expected to take call, round and care for pre-op and post-op patients in concert with the clinical team, and respond on a daily basis to local consultation requests and referrals. Preferred candidates will play a vital role in the growth and coordination of care and other distinctive programming throughout the Northwestern cancer program and will have significant opportunities for leadership development throughout the Northwestern Medicine system. This position will include an appointment on the faculty within the Division of Surgical Oncology of Northwestern University.

Qualified candidates must have a strong background in clinical surgical oncology, have completed an ACGME accredited complex surgical oncology fellowship program, and are board certified or eligible in complex general surgical oncology. Alternatively, mid-career surgical oncologists, who have completed a SSO approved fellowship in Surgical Oncology will be considered. Surgical Oncologists in this position may participate in academic programs of the Feinberg School of Medicine, including educational programs (e.g., training, preceptorship, mentoring, etc.) or research programs (e.g., participation in clinical trials, referring patients for clinical trials, etc.). Salary is commensurate with experience.

To apply, interested applicants should send a letter of interest and accompanying CV to Taylor.McBride@nm.org or by postal mail to:

Jeffrey D. Wayne, MD
Chief, Division of Surgical Oncology
Associate Director for Clinical Affairs
Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center
676 North St. Clair Street, Arkes 650
Chicago, IL 60611

Preferred start date is October 2022; the position will remain open until filled.

Northwestern University is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer of all protected classes, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the United States.