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General Information

Location
Advocate Lutheran General Hospital
1875 Dempster St, Suite 465
Park Ridge, Illinois
Care Delivery Brand
Advocate Health
Compensation
$507,641 - $507,641

Description & Requirements

Join Advocate Health as a Surgical Oncology Physician in Park Ridge, IL—part of Advocate Health, one of the largest nonprofit integrated health systems in the country. 

Position Overview
We are seeking an early career fellowship-trained Surgical Oncologist to join a well-established group of three surgical oncologists practicing across two hospitals. This position offers the opportunity to practice the full breadth of surgical oncology within a collaborative, multispecialty environment, supported by multiple senior partners and robust institutional resources.

Clinical Scope
The incoming surgeon will serve as the primary surgical oncologist for a broad range of complex oncologic cases, including melanoma, sarcoma, combined gynecologic oncology cases, complex gastrointestinal malignancies, endocrine tumors as needed, HIPEC and gastric and esophageal cancers. In addition, the surgeon will provide backup coverage for hepatobiliary, pancreatic, bile duct, adrenal, and liver malignancies, with senior partner support readily available.

Program Development
This role offers a unique opportunity to develop and grow a robotic surgical oncology program, which does not currently exist within the group. The successful candidate will play a key leadership role in shaping minimally invasive and robotic approaches to oncologic surgery, with institutional commitment to program development and growth.

Practice Environment
The surgical oncology group consists of three surgeons with complementary and variable clinical focuses, fostering a collaborative and supportive practice model. Clinical responsibilities are shared across two hospitals, providing a diverse case mix, strong referral base, and opportunities for multidisciplinary collaboration.
This position is ideal for a surgeon seeking a comprehensive oncologic practice, program-building opportunities, and mentorship within a collegial and well-supported surgical oncology team.

At Advocate Health, we’re committed to being a Best Place to Care—where physicians are empowered, heard, and equipped to do their best work. You’ll be part of a leading integrated system with a shared commitment to innovation, well-being, and the communities we serve. Whether you're seeking professional growth, meaningful impact, or a team that lifts you up—this is where it starts.
Highlights
  • 1.0 FTE 
  • Surgical Oncology exclusive practice
  • Salary Range: $507,641 - $507,641 
  • Productivity bonus potential
  • Sign-on bonus
  • Combination of Inpatient/Outpatient
  • Teaching – full resident coverage, all levels with student teaching opportunities
  • Clinical staff support
  • Multi-disciplinary tumor boards
  • Integrated Network Cancer Program Accredited
  • EPIC EMR
  • Be part of an integrated nationally recognized organization with physician-led medical group and embedded service line
  • Leverage access to DAX Copilot, an AI-powered clinical documentation tool integrated with Epic, streamlining clinical workflows by generating draft patient notes for efficient review, editing, and signature
  • Experience an environment that provides safe and equitable care for all patients

Training and/or Experience Required
  • Fellowship training
  • General Surgery & Complex General Surgical Oncology board certified/board eligible both required
  • Experience with and proficiency in surgical robotics

Benefits
  • Paid Time Off programs available for eligible positions
  • Comprehensive health and welfare benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage
  • Retirement benefits, including 401(k) options with employer contributions and access to financial wellness resources
  • Flexible spending accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
  • Family support benefits, which may include parental leave, adoption assistance, and surrogacy support
  • Educational assistance and professional development programs
  • Paid medical liability insurance 
  • Continuing Medical Education (CME) allowances
  • Relocation assistance

About Park Ridge, Illinois
Park Ridge is a picturesque suburb located 14 miles northwest of downtown Chicago, convenient to O'Hare Airport, major expressways, CTA and Metra trains allowing for an easy commute into the city while enjoying peaceful suburban living. Park Ridge is a prime residential community that retains its distinctive, small-town charm where community is a big part of this suburban town. The city's vibrant Uptown shopping area includes the Metra station, Public Library and several parks featuring live musical concerts and special events are held in the summer. Throughout the city, quiet tree-lined streets, pleasing architecture, excellent schools, centrally located library and ample parks help make Park Ridge one of the most desirable family communities in the Chicago area.

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is one of the largest nonprofit integrated health systems in the United States, providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois, Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama, and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin. With Wake Forest University School of Medicine as our academic core, we are shaping the future of health care through innovation, research, education and compassionate care.

When you join Advocate Health, you’re joining a team that’s committed to being a Best Place to Care—where clinicians are heard, supported and empowered to focus on what matters most: caring for patients. This enterprise-wide initiative is grounded in listening to care teams, removing barriers to excellent care, and fostering well-being and connection. It reflects our purpose—from discovery to everyday moments, we’re redefining care - for you, for us, for all—and lives through our values: lifting each other up, leading with purpose, thinking boldly together and embracing change with optimism. Here, you’ll find not just a job, but a career with meaning, growth and impact—for all.

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