Chief of Surgery Opportunity I City of Hope Chicago

City of Hope Chicago in Zion, Illinois has launched a national search for a Chief of Surgery who will provide leadership to our department of surgery in clinical, research, and education areas. The next Chief of Surgery will be a highly regarded physician with a collaborative, team-based leadership style, and the ability to leverage and grow our existing, nationally recognized surgical program. The Chief must also be operationally savvy, with the business acumen and cultural sensitivity to lead within a complex, matrixed organization.   

Primary Responsibilities 

The department of surgery at City of Hope Chicago is dedicated to the surgical care of cancer patients. The department includes providers across a variety of surgical services. The Chief position reports directly to the Chief Clinical Officer at City of Hope Chicago Walter Stadler, M.D., F.A.C.P., F.A.S.C.O.  

The ideal candidate will be a respected surgeon with a distinguished national reputation. Candidates will be considered regardless of surgical specialization. The Chief should exhibit a commitment to the advancement of patient care, quality, financial, budgetary, compliance, and regulatory efficiencies, and provide leadership and vision for the Department’s clinical services in an integrated academic medical center environment. Mentoring junior faculty is an essential part of this position. Academic rank will be commensurate with experience. 

• The leader must possess a breadth of skills, including deep knowledge of clinical practice, a strong commitment to training and the career development of faculty as well as demonstrated leadership and administrative ability. 

• Full-time hours working within an established team of medical, surgical, and radiation cancer specialists and other health care professionals 

• 80% Clinical and 20% Administrative  

• Primary clinical responsibility shared with the Surgical faculty in Chicago 

• Successful candidates should have an excellent academic track record in education and research, as well as managerial or administrative experience. Successful candidates must possess excellent surgical skills, as well as strong communication and interpersonal skills. 

• Engage in scholarly activities such as clinical, translational, and/or social science research 

• Participate in leading-edge research and clinical trial recruitment. 

• Provide leadership, support and development of both department faculty members and surgical oncology fellows by actively participating in teaching, training and mentoring 

• Competitive salary plus potential for incentive compensation, and benefits including a retirement package. The salary will be commensurate with academic rank and experience.  

EDUCATION, LICENSURE, Experience & CERTIFICATIONS 

• M.D. or D.O. from an accredited educational institution and boarded in respective specialty. 

• Minimum of 10 years of experience at an academic medical center or large healthcare system. 

• Required: Board Certified by the American Board of Surgery 

• Possess or eligible for unrestricted medical license in the State of Illinois   

Zion, IL: 

• 60-minute drive to downtown Chicago. Just a short drive to everything Chicago has to offer while enjoying the lower cost of living 

• Enjoy scenic views, beaches, and outdoor activities along Lake Michigan and Millennium Park. 

• Multiple highly rated school system options make this area an excellent place to raise a family  

City of Hope is an equal opportunity employer. 

City of Hope's mission is to deliver cures of tomorrow to the people who need them today. Founded in 1913, City of Hope has grown into one of the largest 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 as its core, City of Hope brings a uniquely integrated model to patients spanning cancer care, research, and development, academics and training, and innovative initiatives. 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 treatment facilities in Atlanta, Chicago, and Phoenix. City of Hope's affiliate family of organizations includes Translational Genomics Research Institute, and AccessHope™. For more information about City of Hope, follow us on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube,  Instagram, or LinkedIn.

From state-of-the-art cancer treatments to supportive therapies that target side effects, our integrative, comprehensive care is delivered by a team of specialists and other cancer experts, all under one roof.

Located in northeastern Illinois, City of Hope Chicago is located halfway between Chicago and Milwaukee with Lake Michigan to the east, Wisconsin to the north and the city of Chicago to the south. The area is geographically diverse and includes picturesque rural communities, highly developed urban centers, and tourist communities. The county boasts an outstanding quality of life featuring excellent schools, beautiful lakes and beaches, hundreds of miles of trails, breathtaking forest preserves, unique downtowns, and vibrant shopping centers. It is located less than 15 miles from O'Hare International Airport and 40 miles from General Mitchell International Airport. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, 700,000 people and 30,000+ businesses, including 11 Fortune 500 companies call Lake County home.  To learn more about the area, please visit the City of Chicago, Lake County Chamber of Commerce, goMilwaukee, and the Zion Chamber of Commerce.