Physician: Breast Surgery - Orland Park, IL
Northwestern Medicine
Summary
Northwestern Medicine has an outstanding opportunity for a breast surgeon in a community-based setting within an integrated academic healthcare system. NHNMG is seeking a BE/BC physician who is fellowship trained in breast surgery or surgical oncology with interest in breast cancer.
Job description
Highlights of the breast surgery cancer services infrastructure include:
- One multidisciplinary cancer center with NAPBC certified programs in the NM South Region.
- Experienced fellowship trained breast surgeons and multidisciplinary team that includes medical oncologists, radiation oncologists, radiologists and pathologists all with subspecialty interest in breast oncology.
- Support from plastic surgery, surgical oncology and thoracic surgery.
- Dedicated palliative medicine specialists with excellent pain experience.
- Dedicated breast nurse navigator, genetic counselors, dietitians, social workers, financial counselors, prehab/rehab services, PT/OT lymphedema, Living Well Cancer Resource Center.
- High risk breast clinic.
- Weekly multidisciplinary breast tumor board.
- Clinic at NM Palos Hospital Women's Health Center in Orland Park, IL.
- Medical staff privileges at NM Palos Hospital.
- Research opportunities include cooperative group and industry-sponsored breast cancer clinical trials, translational research, and prospective clinical database.
- Clinical appointment available at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine.
- 100% breast position, no general surgery or trauma call responsibilities.
Qualifications
- BE/BC
- Fellowship trained in breast surgery or surgical oncology with interest in breast cancer
Requirements
- Board Eligible or Board Certified (BE/BC)
- Fellowship trained in breast surgery or surgical oncology
- Interest in breast cancer
Benefits
- Continuing Medical Education Allowance
- Paid Time Off
- Well-being Fund
- 401(k)
- Paid Parental Leave
- Malpractice Insurance
Company overview
Northwestern Medicine is a premier integrated academic health system and the healthcare network of Northwestern University, headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. Established in 2009 through the collaboration between Northwestern Memorial HealthCare and Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, the system represents a strategic partnership to transform healthcare delivery. As an academic medical center, Northwestern Medicine encompasses comprehensive research, medical education, and patient care activities across its extensive network. The system operates 11 hospitals and more than 200 locations throughout the Chicagoland area, anchored by its flagship Northwestern Memorial Hospital in downtown Chicago. With over 33,000 employees and more than 4,400 aligned physicians, the organization provides advanced medical care across nearly every specialty. Northwestern Medicine is nationally recognized for its excellence in oncology, cardiology, orthopedics, neurology, and women's health services. The system maintains strong affiliations with the Feinberg School of Medicine, Lurie Children's Hospital, and the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab, fostering an environment of continuous innovation and scientific discovery. Five of its hospitals are ranked among "America's Best" by U.S. News & World Report, reflecting its commitment to superior quality, patient safety, and academic excellence in healthcare delivery.