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Medical Oncologist/Hematologist

Endeavor Health · Chicago, IL · $275,000–$572,000 a year · Full time

Posted Sep 30, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

This is a subspecialty-focused practice of 30 physicians. What disease area do you want to focus on, and why?

What they are checking: Whether their interests fit a team built around subspecialty disease groups.

Tell me about a time you had a hard conversation about stopping treatment or moving to hospice.

What they are checking: Whether they handle goals-of-care discussions with honesty and compassion.

How do you approach teaching fellows and residents in a busy clinic?

What they are checking: Whether they can teach well while still seeing patients, given the University of Chicago affiliation.

Tell me about a time you disagreed with a colleague about a treatment plan.

What they are checking: Whether they resolve clinical disagreements with evidence and respect within a large group.

What would you do

How would you build a practice at Swedish Hospital, a community serving a diverse North Side population?

What they are checking: Whether they have thought about patient referrals and serving a varied community in Chicago.

You'll spend one or two days at Evanston, Glenbrook or Highland Park. How do you keep continuity of care across sites?

What they are checking: Whether they can manage patients and teams spread over several hospitals.

How do you manage rotating inpatient duties alongside a full outpatient schedule?

What they are checking: Whether they have a workable plan for balancing both settings without burning out.

A patient has trouble affording an oral cancer drug. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they work with pharmacists and financial counselors so cost does not stop treatment.

About the work

Walk me through how you approach a new patient with a suspected lymphoma, from referral to treatment plan.

What they are checking: Whether their clinical reasoning is organized and uses multidisciplinary input.

How do you decide when to bring a case to tumor board?

What they are checking: Whether they value team-based care and know which cases benefit from shared decisions.

What role do clinical trials play in your practice, and how would you help grow research here?

What they are checking: Whether they can contribute to the research programs the posting says they will develop.

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The full job description

As published by Endeavor Health.

Hematology/Oncology – Subspecialty focused Hematology/Oncology Practice Endeavor Health Cancer Institute, Swedish Hospital, Chicago, IL Position Highlights: • Position: Medical Oncologist/ Hematologist · Location: Chicago, IL · Full Time - Schedule: Full-time outpatient clinical oncologist/hematologist with rotating inpatient duties · Certification: Medical Oncology and/or Hematology Board Certified or Eligible · Salary Range: $275K- $572K. As a valued member of an integrated team, your placement within the pay range is dependent on a variety of factors, including but not limited to FTE, prior experience, certifications, degrees, subspecialties, projected volumes, and quality performance • The Endeavor Health Medical Group, NorthShore Hospitals Division of Hematology/Oncology the principal teaching affiliate of the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine, seeks an exceptional board-certified Hematology/Oncology physician to join our team within a 30 physician, 16 APP -member sub-specialty-based hematology/oncology team. This position will focus on muti-specialty team-based outpatient and inpatient care at the Swedish Hospital location, with 1-2 days spent at Evanston, Glenbrook or Highland Park Hospitals; the ability to develop and participate in clinical research programs and provide outstanding teaching to fellows and residents. · Experience: The candidate will join our Hematologist/Oncologists in an established medical oncology program. Qualified candidates must be excellent clinicians and assist with the development and growth of the hematology/ oncology, including clinical research, quality, and education of students, residents and fellows. · Easy access for patients through our health system, integrated via Epic EMR · Experience a diverse and inclusive environment ensuring safe and equitable care for all patients · Be part of an integrated nationally recognized organization with physician-led medical group and embedded service line · Academic appointment at University of Chicago available · Hematology/Oncology Fellowship, residents and other teaching opportunities What you will need: • License: IL Medical license or pending • Education : Fellowship Trained • Certification : Medical Oncology and/or Hematology Board Certified or Eligible • Experience: The candidate will join our Hematologist/Oncologists in an established medical oncology program. Qualified candidates must be excellent clinicians and assist with the development and growth of the hematology/oncology, including clinical research, quality, and education of students, residents and fellows. Chicago’s north suburbs are situated along and near Lake Michigan, just minutes from downtown Chicago. These welcoming communities boast outstanding schools, low crime rates, varied housing options, award-winning cycling and walking paths and numerous recreational activities for the whole family. Candidates may apply directly to Dr. Alla Gimelfarb, Division Head Hematology/Oncology by submitting a CV and cover letter to Kelly Affetto, Physician Recruiter Kelly Affetto at kelly.affetto@endeavorhealth.org. EOE: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/ Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets, VEVRRA Federal Contractor.

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