Physician - Surgical Oncology

at  Ascension

DETAILS

• Specialty: Surgical Oncology
• Subspecialty Interest: General Surgery
• Schedule: Monday-Friday with designated days for clinic and surgical cases
• Call Schedule: shared
• Practice Detail: Unique opportunity to take over the practice of a retiring physician
• EMR System: EPIC
• Facility: Ascension Saint Joseph Hospital
• Location: Chicago, IL

REQUIREMENTS

Licensure/Certification/Registration:

• Physician MD/DO credentialed from the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required. Credentials are verified by local staff credentialing office.
• Advanced Life Support credentialed from the American Heart Association (AHA) preferred.

EDUCATION:

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) required.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Ascension Medical Group is looking for a Surgical Oncologist for our growing practice in Chicago.
This is a great opportunity for the right candidate to partner with Ascension Saint Joseph Hospital Chicago to provide medical services to patients.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Evaluates and treats patients with appropriate medical diagnostic and treatment skills.
• Recommends, participates in, and works to ensure the success of efforts to improve cost effectiveness and quality of care provided to patients.
• Accepts patient referrals from other physicians. Acts as admitting, attending and/or consulting physician for patients who require hospitalization for primary medical diagnoses, depending on needs of patients, medical staff and hospital.
• Participates in academic programs (e.g. medical education and research) as requested.
• Provides appropriate documentation that meets insurance company requirements; appeal all denials in a timely manner.
• Participates in inpatient and outpatient consultation for specialty, which may include on call schedules.