Northwestern Medicine - Join the Quest for Better as a Gynecologic Oncologist - Huntley, IL

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a BE/BC physician who is fellowship trained in gynecologic oncology and is interested in focusing practice in leading and expanding a strong community-based program. The current program offers patients’ access to cutting edge minimally invasive and radical surgery, chemotherapy, clinical trials, as well as complex benign gynecology, preinvasive and high-risk screening, survivorship, sexual health and lifestyle-focused clinics. Experience with and interest in clinical research, clinical trials through pharma and cooperative groups, and outcomes-based research would be welcomed. Advanced laparoscopic and robotic skills are strongly preferred. Ideal candidate has a strong interest in adding to a well-established oncology program in the northwest suburbs, joining the medical staff at Northwestern Medicine’s Huntley and McHenry Hospitals.

The role is supported by the following gynecologic oncology program infrastructure:

• Join a multidisciplinary team that includes medical oncologists, radiation oncologists, and pathologists with subspecialty interest and experience
• Team also includes interventional radiologists, hematologists, surgical oncologists, thoracic and breast surgeons, general surgeons, and urologists as frequent collaborators
• Primary clinic located in Huntley, IL
• Hospital Privileges at NM Huntley and NM McHenry Hospitals
• Cancer program has dedicated palliative medicine specialists and support staff including GYO nurse navigator, genetic counselors, dietitians, social workers, financial counselors, physical therapists, pelvic floor and lymphedema specialists, and access to Living Well Cancer Resource Center
• Committed inpatient and outpatient physician assistant and nurse practitioner support
• Multidisciplinary GYO tumor board that meets weekly with teleconferencing between 3 cancer centers located in the west region
• Access and opportunity to participate in cooperative group and industry-sponsored clinical trials
• Dedicated surgical ICU, with 24/7 intensivists and 24/7 hospitalists
• Advanced technology including 2 Xi daVinci robots, PET/CT, 640-slice CT scanners
• Clinical appointment available at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine

About Northwestern Medicine

At Northwestern Medicine, we know that diversity makes us better, and we are committed to cultivating a workforce as diverse as the patients we serve. In an inclusive environment, every interaction with patients, families and co-workers has the potential to make a profound impact — on them and on you.Northwestern Medicine is a leading integrated academic health system where the patient comes first. No matter where you work at Northwestern Medicine, you will be an integral part of our relentless quest to deliver better health care. Within our facilities, our quest for better includes world-class medical care and groundbreaking research. Beyond our walls, it includes building better communities across Chicagoland together with our community partners. To learn more about our community initiatives, visit nm.org/community.In addition to competitive compensation, we offer an excellent benefits package. This includes a continuing medical education allowance, paid time off, well-being fund, 401k, paid parental leave, malpractice insurance and much more. Moreover, we will provide financial stability and administrative support so you can focus on your passion – practicing medicine.