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

Medical Director, Radiation Oncology Huntley Cancer Center, Northwestern Medicine Northwest Region Radiation Oncology

The Medical Director Services shall include, but not be limited to, the following:

• Personally attend and participate in weekly chart rounds and tumor boards. This can be achieved remotely through an NM approved teleconference platform.
• Promote a coordinated, multi-disciplinary approach to patient care by ensuring radiation oncology representation at multi-disciplinary conferences, as appropriate.
• Establish and maintain a radiation oncology quality assurance and peer review program that is documented and results of activities with appropriate industry benchmarks shared with the Department Chair and/or appropriate Vice Presidents of NMHC and/or appropriate Medical Staff Committee on a monthly basis.
• Serve as technology consultant for all existing and proposed new technology and equipment.
• Participate, as requested, in NMHC's hiring, recruiting, training and assessing of clinical staff.
• Provide oversight and supervision on a daily basis of the Radiation Oncology clinical operations at the NM Huntley Cancer Center and other locations as directed by the Department Chair.
• Provide support to and participate in the radiation safety committee.
• Participate in the development of patient care protocols and policies and procedures; and
• Assume other responsibilities and projects as reasonably requested by NMHC.

We expect that you will spend on average 4 hours per week executing the role of Medical Director.

Qualifications

BE/BC

Additional Information

Northwestern Medicine is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer 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.

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. Please click here to learn more about benefits.