Physician | Chief of Hematology | Zion, IL

Chief of Hematology Opportunity | Chicago, IL

City of Hope Chicago (Zion) has launched a national search for a Board-Certified Hematologist to join our esteemed Chicago team in Zion, IL. The Chief of Hematology will provide leadership to our department of Hematology in clinical, research, and education areas. The Chief will be a highly regarded physician with a collaborative, team-based leadership style, and the ability to leverage and grow our existing, nationally recognized Hematology program. The Chief must also be operationally savvy, with the business acumen and cultural sensitivity to lead within a complex, matrixed organization.

• Collaborative Team: Work alongside top-tier physicians and specialists, utilizing a multidisciplinary approach to deliver outstanding patient care.
• This is a clinically focused leadership position and applicants with significant experience in the treatment of Lymphoid malignancies, Leukemias (Chronic and Acute), or Plasma Cell Disorders (Myeloma) are highly desired.
• The ideal candidate will be a respected Hematologist with a distinguished national reputation. Academic rank will be commensurate with experience.
• Our hematology program is fully integrated for all aspects of the research and clinical mission, and leverages City of Hope’s program leadership and long history of preeminence in hematology.
• The leader must possess a breadth of skills, including deep knowledge of clinical practice, a strong commitment to training and the career development of faculty as well as demonstrated leadership and administrative ability.

Click here to learn more about our site: City of Hope Cancer Center Chicago in Zion, Illinois

S ervices Offered at City of Hope Chicago:

Competitive Compensation: Includes a highly competitive salary, signing bonus, relocation assistance and productivity/performance incentives.

• Base Salary Range: $500K-$600K. This range reflects the base compensation for full-time employment and does not include incentive compensation or benefits. Salary is negotiable and will be determined based on factors such as experience, training, and hospital/community needs.

Comprehensive Benefits: Medical/Dental/Vision Plans, Health Savings/Flexible Spending Accounts, Disability, Long-term Care, Life and AD&D, 401(k) Retirement Plan, PTO Paid Plan, Paid malpractice coverage, Professional expense reimbursement.

Zion, IL:

• 60-minute drive to downtown Chicago. Just a short drive to everything Chicago has to offer while enjoying the lower cost of living

• Enjoy scenic views, beaches, and outdoor activities along Lake Michigan and Millennium Park.

• Multiple highly rated school system options make this area an excellent place to raise a family

City of Hope is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Qualifications

• Board Certification: Board Certified in Hematology
• Experience treating Lymphoid malignancies, Leukemias (Chronic and Acute), or Plasma Cell Disorders (Myeloma) desired
• Must have or be eligible to obtain an Illinois Medical License prior to the start date

About City of Hope

City of Hope is an independent biomedical research and treatment center for cancer, diabetes and other life-threatening diseases. Founded in 1913, City of Hope is a leader in bone marrow transplantation and immunotherapy such as CAR T cell therapy. City of Hope’s translational research and personalized treatment protocols advance care throughout the world. Human synthetic insulin, monoclonal antibodies and numerous breakthrough cancer drugs are based on technology developed at the institution.  AccessHopeTM, a wholly owned subsidiary, was launched in 2019 and is dedicated to serving employers and their health care partners by providing access to City of Hope’s exceptional cancer expertise. A National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center and a founding member of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network, City of Hope is ranked among the nation’s “Best Hospitals” in cancer by U.S. News & World Report. Its main campus is located near Los Angeles, with additional locations throughout Southern California and in Arizona.

Recently, the organization extended its reach beyond Duarte to include clinical network sites in Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, and San Bernardino counties, steadily moving it to number one in Southern California for inpatient market share and pushing its capacity limits. In 2018, City of Hope began a transformational journey with ambitious goals in the areas of patient care, value-based care and precision medicine, hematology malignancies, stem cell transplants, and meaningful innovations and cures. Integral to the realization of these goals is the expansion of City of Hope to the Orange County market. 

Our community includes research associates, scientists, doctors, nurses, allied health professionals, graduate students, fundraising specialists, marketing professionals, volunteers and an extensive support staff. We are united by our desire to find cures, save lives and transform the future of health. Every discovery we make and every new treatment we create gives people the chance to live longer, better and more fully.

City of Hope continues to be a pioneer of patient-centered care and remains committed to its tradition of exceptional care for patients, families and and communities. Each day, we live out our credo:

"There is no profit in curing the body, if, in the process, we destroy the soul."