Physician: Surgical Oncology Medical Director - Palos Heights, IL / Orland Park, IL

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare

1 month ago

Palos Heights, Illinois$470K - $620KFull TimeOncology

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Northwestern Memorial Healthcare as a Physician: Surgical Oncology Medical Director - Palos Heights, IL / Orland Park, IL in United States.

Key Responsibilities

provide financial stability and administrative support so you can focus on your passion – practicing medicin.

Requirements

Background Check Northwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team members and, at times, internal transfers.

If you are offered a position with us, you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form that gives Northwestern Medicine permission to run the background check.

Benefits & Compensation

Salary: $470K - $620K

401(k) with employer match.

Malpractice insurance covered.

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

This position offers competitive compensation. Work with Northwestern Memorial Healthcare in United States.

Key Skills

Surgical OncologyComplex GIHPB CancersPeritoneal Surface MalignanciesSoft Tissue SarcomaSkin MalignanciesLaparoscopic SkillsRobotic SkillsProgram DevelopmentClinical LeadershipMentorshipCommunity OutreachEPIC EHR

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician: Surgical Oncology Medical Director - Palos Heights, IL / Orland Park, IL at Northwestern Memorial Healthcare a 2.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Oncology physician listings evaluated on our platform.

Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.

Oncology — Physician Career Context

This Oncology position at Northwestern Memorial Healthcare is open to physician candidates.

Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.

Nationally, Oncology professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $380k, with the typical range spanning $290k to $520k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.

Compensation Analysis

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare lists compensation for this physician position at $470k to $620k annually.

This is approximately 43% above the national median for Oncology professionals, which is around $380k.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Palos Heights, Illinois.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Surgical Oncology, Complex GI, HPB Cancers, Peritoneal Surface Malignancies, Soft Tissue Sarcoma, Skin Malignancies, Laparoscopic Skills, Robotic Skills. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Oncology role.

Core responsibilities: This role involves serving as the Medical Director of Surgical Oncology in the South Region, focusing on clinical and programmatic leadership for growth and expansion of the Cancer Center. Responsibilities include mentorship to faculty and active community outreach while integrating within Palos Hos...

Benefits package: Competitive Compensation, Health Insurance, Dental, Vision, 401K, CME Fund, Continuing Medical Education Allowance, Paid Time Off. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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