Join one of the nation’s largest, most respected health systems and experience what it means to live well. Advocate Health is seeking highly engaged board certified vascular surgeons to assist in the development and growth of our vascular program at Advocate Christ Medical Center in Oak Lawn, Illinois. Our desire is to create a smooth process and provide a high level of care to patients across the South Chicagoland area.
Job details
- Two openings - full-time Vascular Surgeons
- This is a start-up program due to the high need for services from Advocate Medical Group physicians.
- Advocate Christ Medical Center in Oak Lawn is an 802-bed Level 1 trauma center, premier teaching institution and major referral center; Advocate South Suburban is a 231-bed community hospital that has provided care to the residents of Hazel Crest and the surrounding communities since 1971
- Our vascular surgery team will be part of the Advocate Medical Group practicing in the South Chicagoland area; hospital locations will include Advocate Christ Medical Center and South Suburban Hospital
- Huge referral base from over 200 primary care physicians and APCs
- Clinic space with 6 exam rooms and vascular ultrasound room that will be used for in-office procedures; staff will include a RN and CMAs
- Shared space with Cardiovascular Services for direct referrals
- You will have the opportunity to do the full breadth of vascular procedures and interventions, no general surgery will be required
- Excellent support from multiple hospitals, creating opportunity for growth and practice establishment
- Diverse patient population in the south Chicagoland area will provide a robust opportunity to see a variety of patients and all levels of complexity
- EPIC EMR
Training and/or experience required
- Vascular Surgery Fellowship or integrated training program required
What Advocate Health offers
- Integrated nationally recognized organization with a physician-led medical group
- A diverse and inclusive environment ensuring safe and equitable care for all patients
- A competitive compensation model that is sustainable, equitable, transparent, compliant, and rewarding
- Comprehensive benefits package that includes health, dental, vision and life insurance, CME allowance, 401K with an employer match and a deferred compensation plan, along with paid medical liability insurance paid tail
- Relocation assistance up to $12,000
- Adoption assistance and surrogacy assistance
- Education Assistance Program
- Pre-tax accounts for dependent care, health care and commuter benefit
- Leave-of-absence programs including: FMLA, Military Leave, Parental Leave, Personal Leave, VESSA Leave
About Oak Lawn, Illinois
Oak Lawn, an attractive Village of nearly 56,000 residents and over 1,800 diverse businesses, has distinguished itself among Chicago’s leading southwest suburbs. Nestled in the center of Cook County, a distinctive “home town” essence flows through Oak Lawn; an unmatched quality evidenced through the community’s affable neighborhoods, dynamic business districts, well- maintained recreational areas and cultural vivacity.
The resources accessed within Oak Lawn are truly second-to-none. Exceptional educational opportunities are profound, as residents have a choice among a number of public and private school options and several higher education and continuing education institutions. Compassionate and quality healthcare is readily available through various established practices, along with the presence of Advocate Christ Medical Center and Advocate Children’s Hospital. Retailers and restaurateurs along the bustling 95th Street corridor are ready to provide the best in customer service. The cultural and recreational endeavors of residents and visitors are sufficed through the array of community-wide events designed to promote civic pride, along with the superb offerings of the Children’s Museum in Oak Lawn and the award-winning Oak Lawn Park District. Over and above all of this, the Village is headed by a dynamic group of leaders who continue to ensure Oak Lawn is afforded the finest in public services and programs.
About Advocate Health
Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit integrated health system in the United States. Advocate Health has a combined footprint across six states – Alabama, Georgia, Illinois, North Carolina, South Carolina and Wisconsin. We are a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. In Illinois and Wisconsin, we serve nearly 3 million patients annually across 27 hospitals and more than 500 sites of care. We are a leading employer in the Midwest with a diverse team of over 77,000, including 3,700+ employed physicians and more than 2,000 Advanced Practice Clinicians in our physician-led medical group.
We are committed to diversity and inclusion every single day and in everything we do. By cultivating an atmosphere of acceptance and compassion, we create a welcoming environment where our patients can heal, our teammates can thrive, and our business can grow. As a teammate, working in a diverse setting allows you the chance to grow in ways that will broaden your perspective to deliver the best possible patient care.
