Physician | Thoracic Oncologist | Zion, IL

About City of Hope,
City of Hope's mission is to make hope a reality for all touched by cancer and diabetes. Founded in 1913, City of Hope has grown into one of the largest and most advanced cancer research and treatment organizations in the U.S., and one of the leading research centers for diabetes and other life-threatening illnesses. City of Hope research has been the basis for numerous breakthrough cancer medicines, as well as human synthetic insulin and monoclonal antibodies. With an independent, National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center that is ranked top 5 in the nation for cancer care by U.S. News & World Report at its core, City of Hope’s uniquely integrated model spans cancer care, research and development, academics and training, and a broad philanthropy program that powers its work. City of Hope’s growing national system includes its Los Angeles campus, a network of clinical care locations across Southern California, a new cancer center in Orange County, California, and cancer treatment centers and outpatient facilities in the Atlanta, Chicago and Phoenix areas.

The successful candidate:

City of Hope Chicago (Lake County, Illinois) is seeking an outstanding board-certified or board eligible Medical Oncologist with subspecialty experience in lung/thoracic cancers who wishes to contribute and practice medicine in a patient-focused environment surrounded by a collaborative team that drives speed to care, quality and outcomes.  We invite you to consider an opportunity to join City of Hope Chicago.

As a world-renowned research institution and the founding member of the National Comprehensive Care Network, City of Hope is at the forefront of the next generation of treatments, serving as a leader in the delivery of personalized, whole-person care. As of 2021, City of Hope has expanded with new hospitals in Chicago, Phoenix and Atlanta. 

Our programs are supported by robust clinical trials and precision medicine programs and are complemented with an array of supportive therapies designed to enhance quality of life and manage side effects. We provide a compassionate environment that values and respects patients and their families. As an industry leader in patient satisfaction, we provide a coordinated approach to cancer care with comprehensive access to medical oncologists, radiation oncologists, gynecologic oncologists, surgical oncologists, breast surgeons and other subspecialty surgeons, a wide variety of medical specialists, and numerous hospital-based specialists.

We invite highly motivated candidates to come be part of building a new program.  At COH Chicago you will have the freedom to develop your career in a myriad of directions while collaborating with colleagues across City of Hope’s national network who are recognized thought leaders, leading trialists, and renowned laboratory scientists.  The position is ideal for physicians who are committed to patient-centric care and are motivated by the challenge of bringing academic cancer care to new communities that need our services.

COH CHICAGO SERVICES

Advanced genomic testing & counseling

Breast reconstruction

Gastroenterology 

Gynecologic oncology 

Hematologic oncology 

Infusion 

Interventional pulmonology 

Interventional radiology

Interventional pain management

Laboratory medicine 

Medical oncology 

Nursing 

Precision Medicine

Radiation oncology 

Radiology and imaging 

Skin, wound and ostomy care 

Surgical oncology

Tobacco cessation

73 bed inpatient unit with ICU

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS

Clinical responsibilities to include outpatient and some inpatient treatment of patients with lung/thoracic cancers

Robust Clinical Trials program with rapid activation times

Provide optimal treatment outcomes with compassionate, patient-centered care

Highly competitive compensation structure

Signing bonus and other incentive opportunities including productivity and performance

Relocation assistance available

Comprehensive benefits package including:

Medical/Dental/Vision Plans

Health Savings/Flexible Spending Accounts

Disability, Long-term Care, Life and AD&D

401(k) Savings and Retirement Plan

Paid time off plan

Paid malpractice coverage

Professional expense reimbursement

Salary range: $400,000 - $550,000    The range listed is exclusively for base compensation for full-time employment and does not include incentive compensation or benefits.  Actual compensation will be adjusted for specialty, experience, training, hospital/community need and other factors.

APPLY NOW!

Become an engaged member of our collaborative, patient-focused and supportive team!  Interested candidates should submit a curriculum vitae and letter of interest to josie.starnella@coh.org

CITY OF HOPE’S COMMITMENT to DIVERSITY, EQUITY, and INCLUSION

We believe diversity, equity and inclusion is key in serving our mission to provide compassionate patient care, drive innovative discovery, and advance vital education focused on eliminating cancer and diabetes in all of our communities.  Our commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion ensures we bring the full range of skills, perspectives, cultural backgrounds, and experiences to our work -- and that our teams align with the people we serve in order to build trust and understanding.  We are dedicated to fostering a community that embraces diversity - in ideas, backgrounds, and perspectives; this is reflected in our work and represented in our people.

City of Hope is an equal opportunity employer. To learn more about our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, please click here.