NI-Physician, Oncology

UW Health Northern Illinois seeks a BE/BC Medical Oncologist with a special interest in breast to join our team at the UW Health Carbone Cancer Center Rockford in Rockford, Illinois.

This position provides a comprehensive outpatient practice with consult-only inpatient care. Our Cancer Care team provides unopposed oncology and radiation oncology support to the 270+ employed providers of SwedishAmerican Medical Group.

As a member of our team, you will receive the following support and benefits:

• Comprehensive interdisciplinary cancer services in our state-of-the-art cancer center with Commission on Cancer Accreditation and Joint Commission Gold Seal of Approval
• Dedicated Breast Health Center awarded with National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers (NAPBC)
• Onsite PET and CT, 45 chair infusion unit, Paxman Scalp Cooling
• Quaternary support from the UW Health Carbone Cancer Center in Madison, WI
• 12-county regional referral area in northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin
• Highly competitive salary guarantee commensurate with experience
• Comprehensive family-friendly benefits including six weeks of paid time off during guarantee
• Medical oncology call of 1:7 weeks
• Academic appointment and teaching with University of Illinois College of Medicine at Rockford
• Affordable small-town cost of living with quick access to Madison, Milwaukee and Chicago

Education

• MD or DO; BC or BE in Internal Medicine/Hematology-Oncology Fellowship

License/Certifications

• Active Illinois medical license and DEA license, or ability to secure these prior to hire.

About the Greater Rockford Area

Recently named the number one housing market in America by The Wall Street Journal, Rockford and northern Illinois offer world-class attractions — all at a cost of living significantly below those of most metropolitan areas.

The greater Rockford area offers superb cultural, recreational, and outdoor amenities along with an eclectic arts community of theater, symphony, museums and dance.

With an award-winning park district, Rockford has unrivaled outdoor opportunities, including Golf Digest-ranked golf courses, endless bike trails and extensive indoor and outdoor sports centers.

We have excellent private, parochial and public-school options, including the Gifted Academy with graduates ranked in the top 5% nationally. Our proximity to Chicago O’Hare International Airport opens up countless travel possibilities, and Chicago, Milwaukee and Madison are each just 90 minutes away or less.

Our Commitment to Social Impact and Belonging

UW Health is committed to fostering a workplace that creates belonging for everyone and is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer.

Our respect for people shines through patient care interactions and our daily work practices as we work to embrace the knowledge, unique perspectives and qualities each employee and faculty member brings to work each day.

It is the policy of UW Health to provide equal opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.