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Physician: Hematology/Oncology - McHenry, IL

Northwestern Medicine · McHenry, IL · Full time · Health Care Provider

Posted Sep 17, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

How do you split your interest between the hematology and the oncology side?

What they are checking: The posting covers both and most physicians lean one way.

Would you want to open clinical trials here?

What they are checking: The posting names clinical research staff and links to the Lurie Cancer Center.

Privileges at Huntley and McHenry. How does that fit your life?

What they are checking: The posting names both hospitals.

What would you do

How do you talk with a patient about a diagnosis that changes everything?

What they are checking: The conversation that starts every oncology relationship.

How do you talk with a patient whose treatment has stopped working?

What they are checking: The conversation that ends many of them and it is the harder one.

How do you use a tumor board?

What they are checking: The posting names collaboration with medical and radiation oncologists and surgical subspecialists.

How do you work with oncology nurses, navigators and genetic counselors?

What they are checking: The posting names all three plus social workers and research staff as support.

The posting names program development opportunities. What would you want to build?

What they are checking: The posting offers program development locally and across the network.

About the work

Tell me about your hematology and oncology practice.

What they are checking: The posting seeks a board eligible or certified hematologist-oncologist.

How do you decide when a patient should be referred to a larger center or a trial?

What they are checking: A community cancer center has limits and knowing them is part of the job.

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The full job description

As published by Northwestern Medicine.

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a BE/BC Hematologist Oncologist to join our team in McHenry, IL. • Medical staff privileges at NM Huntley and NM McHenry Hospitals • A physician led medical group that promotes physician leadership, wellness, and work-life balance • Outstanding benefits package including health, dental, vision, 401K, and CME fund • Competitive compensation • EPIC electronic health record system • A challenging and extremely rewarding environment where you can make a great impact • Program development opportunities both locally and within the Northwestern Medicine network • Academic & professional development through Northwestern University and the Robert H Lurie Cancer Center • Collaboration with highly-skilled board certified medical and radiation oncologists, as well as surgical subspecialists • Supported by a team of certified oncology nurses, navigators, clinical research staff, social workers, genetic counselors to support cancer care BE/BC All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer (disability, VETS) and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status. Background Check Northwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team members and, at times, internal transfers. If you are offered a position with us, you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form that gives Northwestern Medicine permission to run the background check. Results are evaluated on a case-by-case basis, and we follow all local, state, and federal laws, including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act. Artificial Intelligence Disclosure Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person. Benefits In addition to competitive compensation, we offer an excellent benefits package. This includes a continuing medical education allowance, paid time off, well-being fund, 401k, paid parental leave, malpractice insurance and much more. Moreover, we will provide financial stability and administrative support so you can focus on your passion – practicing medicine. Please click here to learn more about benefits. Click on or copy and paste URL to your browser to view detailed benefits information 25-2741c Open Enrollment Candidate Benefit Summary Physician.indd

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