Physician - Breast Surgery
Ascension Health
**Details**
+ **Specialty:** Breast Surgery
+ **Schedule:** Monday-Friday with dedicated clinic days and surgery time
+ **Call Schedule:** Physicians cover their own after hours call with coverage for PTO/CME time
+ **Practice Detail:** Established, patient experienced-focused Breast Surgery Program has excellent opportunity for a full-time surgeon in the Northwest Suburbs of Chicago
+ **EMR System:** Athena and Cerner
+ **Facility:** Ascension Medical Group Breast Care, Ascension Alexian Brothers Medical Center, Ascension St. Alexius Medical Center
+ **Location:** Bartlett, Elk Grove Village, and Hoffman Estates, Illinois
+ This job location is not currently located in a Health Professional Shortage Area (HPSAs) and/or Medically Underserved Areas/Populations (MUA/P) Shortage Designation Type.
**Benefits**
Paid time off (PTO)
Various health insurance options & wellness plans
Retirement benefits including employer match plans
Long-term & short-term disability
Employee assistance programs (EAP)
Parental leave & adoption assistance
Tuition reimbursement
Ways to give back to your community
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**Responsibilities**
Ascension Health Illinois is seeking a fellowship trained Breast Surgeon to join its expanding breast team. This is a full-time position, based in the Northwest Suburbs of Chicago, responsible for evaluating , diagnosing and performing breast cancer surgery in addition to providing treatment of all breast health issues.
This is a great opportunity for the right candidate to partner with Ascension Illinois to provide medical services to patients.
**Position Highlights:**
+ Established patient experienced-focused Breast Surgery Program, offering a full range of services including access to NCI-sponsored Clinical Trials and Genetic Counseling.
+ Strong local partnerships that support diagnostics and reconstructive surgery
+ Candidates must be board certified/eligible and be able to obtain licensure in Illinois
+ Medical degree from an accredited medical school
+ Fellowship training in Breast Surgical Oncology
+ Board certification or eligibility in General Surgery and Breast Surgery
+ Physician MD/DO credentialed from the Illinois Medical Licensing Board obtained prior to hire date
+ Demonstrated expertise in breast surgical procedures and management of breast diseases
+ Commitment to providing compassionate and patient-centered care
Ascension Health Illinois Breast Health Program is a collaborative group of clinicians with expertise in the detection and treatment of breast diseases. Committed to excellence, innovation, and quality patient care, the team actively supports transitional and clinical research, education, and community outreach endeavors.
Ascension Health offers competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, including generous time off, CME resources, retirement, and medical/dental/vision. Relocation and sign-on-bonus offered, in addition to quality and production incentives.
**Responsibilities:**
+ Perform surgical procedures related to the diagnosis and treatment of breast conditions, including lumpectomy, mastectomy, lymph node dissection, and breast reconstruction
+ Evaluate and diagnose patients with breast abnormalities through clinical examination, imaging studies, and biopsy procedures
+ Provide preoperative and postoperative care to patients undergoing breast surgery, including counseling, education, and follow-up appointments. Stay updated on the latest advancements and techniques in breast surgery
**About Ascension Illinois**
+ Ascension Illinois is an award-winning health system committed to delivering outstanding, compassionate care to communities we are privileged to serve in Chicago and the surrounding region. Our physicians and Advanced Practice Clinicians care for patients in the city of Chicago and the greater Chicagoland area –from the northwest suburbs down to Kankakee and dozens of communities in between.
+ We are one of the largest health systems in Illinois, with 14 hospitals and more than 150 clinical sites of care.
**About Chicago Suburbs**
+ Beautiful suburban locations, convenient access to downtown Chicago.
+ Quick travel to O'Hare International Airport.
+ Excellent schools, parks, recreation, walking/running/biking trails, shopping, restaurants and theaters.
**About Ascension Medical Group**
When you join Ascension Medical Group (AMG), you are entering a community where physician and advanced practice provider engagement and experience is recognized as a key driver of delivering excellent patient care.
With 1,900 sites of care and 7,000 providers strong, AMG is one of the largest healthcare provider networks in the United States. Physicians and advanced practice providers benefit from a collaborative approach to care, significant professional opportunities, career advancement, training and competitive wages.
**Requirements**
**Licensure/Certification/Registration** :
+ Physician MD/DO credentialed from the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required. Credentials are verified by local staff credentialing office.
+ Advanced Life Support credentialed from the American Heart Association (AHA) preferred.
**Education:**
+ Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) required.
**Why Join Our Team**
Ascension Illinois delivers compassionate, personalized care throughout Chicago and its surrounding suburbs. As one of the largest health systems in Illinois with 15 hospitals and more than 230 sites of care, you will find an environment that allows you to thrive and create a career path you love. Join a diverse team of more than 17,000 associates and more than 600 providers who are dedicated to providing compassionate, personalized care to all.
Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national health system made up of over 134,000 associates and 2,600 sites of care, including more than 140 hospitals and 40 senior living communities in 19 states.
Our Mission, Vision and Values encompass everything we do at Ascension. Every associate is empowered to give back, volunteer and make a positive impact in their community. Ascension careers are more than jobs; they are opportunities to enhance your life and the lives of the people around you.
**Equal Employment Opportunity Employer**
Ascension will provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, gender, sexual orientation, gender identification or expression, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, genetic information, carrier status or any other legally protected status or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.
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As a military friendly organization, Ascension promotes career flexibility and offers many benefits to help support the well-being of our military families, spouses, veterans and reservists. Our associates are empowered to apply their military experience and unique perspective to their civilian career with Ascension.
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