Join Advocate Health as a Breast Surgical Oncologist Physician (Medical Director) for the breast program at Advocate Christ Medical Center with an accredited breast fellowship in Oak Lawn, IL—part of Advocate Health, one of the largest nonprofit integrated health systems in the country. As Director of the NAPBC accredited Breast Program, the appointee will lead the future direction and growth of the Breast Program from a clinical and educational perspective. This role includes succession planning by the current medical director and opportunity for direct mentorship until their retirement, as well as joining a group of two other breast surgeons.
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
- Breast Surgery
- Salary Range: $450,000 - $450,000
- Sign-on bonus
- H1B
- Combination of Inpatient/Outpatient
- Teaching
- Call 1:3 (Monday-Friday); Weekend call is covered by Fellow with MD for needed support
- Clinical staff support
- Ultrasound if needed and aspirations
- Lead a busy NAPBC with recent 3-year approval
- Opportunity to lead an accredited Breast Surgical Oncology Fellowship
- Multidisciplinary Oncology Care Clinic weekly
- 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
- Five years minimum of experience required
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
Oak Lawn, an attractive Village of nearly 56,000 residents and over 1,800 businesses, has distinguished itself among Chicago's leading southwest suburbs. Nestled in the center of Cook County, a distinctive home town essence flows through Oak Lawn; an unmatched quality evidenced through the community's affable neighborhoods, dynamic business districts, well- maintained recreational areas and cultural vivacity. The resources accessed within Oak Lawn are truly second-to-none. Exceptional educational opportunities are profound, as residents have a choice among a number of public and private school options and several higher education and continuing education institutions. Compassionate and quality health care is readily available through various established practices, along with the presence of Advocate Christ Medical Center and Advocate Children's Hospital.