Physician: Breast Surgery - Orland Park, IL

SurgeryIncludes callNo nightsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$370k-$465k

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Job Description

Company Description

Northwestern Medicine is a growing, nationally recognized health system that provides world-class care at 11 hospitals and more than 200 locations in communities throughout Chicago, the suburbs and northern Illinois.

Together with Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, we are pushing boundaries in our research labs, training the next generation of physicians and scientists, and pursuing excellence in patient care. Our vision and values are deeply rooted in the idea that patients come first in all we do.

We value building relationships with our patients and their families, listening to their unique needs while providing individualized primary, specialty and hospital-based care. Our recent affiliations and ongoing growth make it possible for us to serve more patients, closer to where they live and work.

While each of our locations has a unique story, Northwestern Medicine is unified under one mission – Patients First.

Job Description

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.

  • 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

Additional Information

  • All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
  • All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer (disability, VETS) and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.

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.

Results are evaluated on a case-by-case basis, and we follow all local, state, and federal laws, including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act.

Artificial Intelligence Disclosure

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.

Benefits

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. *Benefits Eligibility is based on classification please note that Casual / Per Diem/Moonlighter classifications are not benefits eligible.

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  • Hours Per Week / FTE: 40 hrs/wk - 1.0 FTE
  • Job Shift: Day Job (1st)
  • Salary Range Minimum: $370,000.00
  • Salary Range Maximum: $465,000.00
  • Compensation: USD 370000 - USD 465000 - yearly

Key Responsibilities

The physician will provide specialized breast surgery services within a community-based setting as part of an integrated academic healthcare system. Responsibilities include participating in multidisciplinary tumor boards, conducting clinical trials, and collaborating with a team of oncologists and specialists.

Licensure & Certifications

Candidates must be Board Eligible or Board Certified and fellowship-trained in breast surgery or surgical oncology. A strong interest in breast cancer care and the ability to work within a multidisciplinary team environment are required.

Qualifications

Experience
5+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Breast cancer treatmentMultidisciplinary careSurgical proceduresTumor board participation

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician: Breast Surgery - Orland Park, IL at Northwestern Memorial Healthcare a 6.9 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Surgery — ranked against 1,298 active Surgery listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no night shifts.

Surgery — Physician Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Illinois is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$418k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $418k in an average-cost state. 62.6% of Illinois clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Surgery by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.9 / 10 · above average in surgeryranked against 1,298 Surgery listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$370k–$465kSurgery median $613k (middle half $425k–$675k)13 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$418k in purchasing powerIllinois index 100.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Surgery listings in Illinois36 active1,303 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedIllinois physician listings (all specialties): 25% state a sign-on bonus (median $100k) · 26% offer loan repayment992 active listings, Nov 2026
Surgery hiring demand#4 of 28 specialtiespostings stay open a median 40 daysWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 604 postings, 152 closed
New Surgery listings800 in the last 30 days483 the 30 days before (+66%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (1,298 Surgery listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024), WeekdayDoc Hiring Index; as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

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Sign-on bonus
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401k / retirement match
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Relocation assistance
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CME allowance
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Loan repayment
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Work-life snapshot

median 5.1this job 6.9
Better work-life than 70% of Surgery listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,298 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No nights
  • Includes call

Living in Orland Park

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$406k≈ 1.1× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,713/mo≈ 9% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
34 min
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.