Rad/Onc Opportunity in Southern Illinois | Partnership Track

Position Overview:

SIH is seeking a Radiation Oncologist to join our established team located at the SIH Cancer Institute. If you are interested in private practice employment with direct access to the resources of a large hospital system, this opportunity is for you.

Opportunity Highlights:

• Private practice, in the established SIH Cancer Institute
• Partnership track after 2 years
• Several Multidisciplinary Tumor Boards (breast, lung, GI and GU)
• Well established team of clinicians

Qualifications:

• Completion of an ACGME or AOA accredited residency program in Radiation Oncology
• Current certification in Radiation Oncology by the American Board of Radiology or by the American Osteopathic Board of Radiology 
• Treatment techniques: IMRT, VMAT, SBRT, SRS

Facility:

The SIH Cancer Institute located in Carterville, IL is the answer to an unmet need in southern Illinois.  The region's only comprehensive community cancer center brings together specialty physicians, specialized allied practitioners and technology at a comprehensive freestanding outpatient facility, and provides multidisciplinary clinics in one location to streamline cancer diagnosis, planning and treatment. A $10 million dollar grant was recently awarded to the facility towards expansions. Services at SIH Cancer Institute include medical oncology, radiation oncology, oncologic surgery, supportive care, specialty clinics, clinical trials, infusion center, nurse navigation, survivorship, psychosocial support, cancer rehabilitation, spiritual care, financial counseling, and data management. 

SIH is the largest not-for-profit healthcare system and the leading provider of charity care and community benefits in southern Illinois. SIH has 4,000 employees, 650+ physicians and APPs in over 60 specialties providing care for 330,000 patients within southern Illinois.  

Forward-thinking and financially strong, SIH prides itself in fostering leaders, promoting teamwork, and providing quality care coordination and transitions. Our passionate and strategic physician-led medical group administration, alongside our friendly, skilled, and patient-focused staff, work together to cultivate a supportive and positive working environment. Physician engagement surveys analyze our opportunities and focus our actions for improvement. 

Southern Illinois is a hidden treasure in America’s heartland. The region is bounded by the Ohio and Mississippi rivers and dotted with accessible lakes nestled among the great hardwoods in the hills of the Shawnee National Forest. The area is rich with state parks, including famous Giant City State Park and Lodge, Garden of the Gods, and Little Grand Canyon. There are numerous things to do in all four seasons including boating, sailing, fishing, hiking and rock climbing. You will find miles of winding horse trails and cycling paths. Enjoy cooler weather while visiting pumpkin patches, going on hayrides, and ice skating. You can also tee up at over 20 golf-courses or take a trip on the southern Illinois wine trail where you can visit dozens of wineries and bed and breakfasts. Music festivals and local fairs are numerous and there are many historical attractions, unique shops and towns, and fine restaurants with local and international cuisine.