REHABILITATION INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO DBA SHIRLEY RYAN ABILITYLAB

REHABILITATION INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO DBA SHIRLEY RYAN ABILITYLAB

Attending Physician - Cancer Rehabilitation

Chicago, IL

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About the role

  • Candidates with substantial clinical experience or a demonstrated interest in cancer rehabilitation, oncology rehabilitation, or the rehabilitation of medically complex patients are also encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

  • Evaluate and manage functional impairments and rehabilitation needs associated with cancer and its treatments, including surgery, systemic therapy, radiation therapy, transplantation, and emerging treatments.
  • Collaborate with oncology, surgery, radiation oncology, palliative care, therapy, nursing, and other interdisciplinary teams to integrate rehabilitation throughout the cancer care continuum.
  • Improve access to rehabilitation by developing clinical pathways that support earlier identification and referral of patients with rehabilitation needs.
  • Develop, implement, and evaluate innovative clinical programs and models of care, including cancer prehabilitation, rehabilitation during active treatment, survivorship care, management of treatment-related functional impairments, and rehabilitation for individuals with advanced cancer.
  • Develop and evaluate patient-centered clinical and functional outcomes to measure the effectiveness and impact of Cancer Rehabilitation services.
  • Partner with clinical and administrative leaders to establish and assess quality, operational, access, utilization, and financial measures for the Cancer Rehabilitation Program and broader institutional performance initiatives.
  • Collaborate with investigators, research teams, clinical leaders, and institutional partners to advance research that addresses important questions in cancer rehabilitation and translates emerging evidence into practice.
  • Foster a collaborative clinical and research environment that supports innovation, prospective outcomes assessment, clinical research, quality improvement, and dissemination of new models of care.

Requirements

  • Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:
  • Excellent communications and interdisciplinary skills required, including proven ability to communicate effectively with patients, families, referring parties, SRAlab and other internal and external stakeholders.
  • They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

Nice to have

  • Shirley Ryan AbilityLab is the global leader in physical medicine and rehabilitation for adults and children with the most severe, complex conditions.
  • You'll contribute to an innovative, multifaceted culture that is second to none - one that embraces collaboration, excellence, discovery and compassion.
  • You'll play a role in something that's never been done before as we integrate science and clinical care to help patients achieve better, faster outcomes - as we Advance Human Ability, together.
  • The Attending Physician will join the Cancer Rehabilitation Program at Shirley Ryan AbilityLab and contribute to its continued growth.
  • The role provides comprehensive rehabilitation care for individuals with cancer across diagnosis, treatment, survivorship, and advanced disease.
  • Completion of a Cancer Rehabilitation Fellowship is preferred but not required.
  • Completion of a Cancer Rehabilitation Fellowship or comparable advanced training
  • preferred but not required.

Skills

  • Licensed to practice medicine in the State of Illinois.
  • Successful completion of a residency program in physical medicine and rehabilitation and is Board certified or Board Eligible.
  • Faculty appointment at Northwestern University Medical School.
  • Current CPR or BLS certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross required.
  • Interest or experience in Cancer Rehabilitation, oncology rehabilitation, or the rehabilitation of medically complex patients.
  • Completion of a Cancer Rehabilitation Fellowship or comparable advanced training; preferred but not required.
  • Experience or interest in clinical program development, outcomes assessment, quality improvement, and innovative models of care.
  • Normal office environment with little or no exposure to dust or extreme temperature.

Compensation

  • $250,000.00 annually - $350,000.00 annually
  • Benefits and benefits' eligibility can vary by position. Actual compensation will vary based on applicant's experience and qualifications, as well as internal equity.

Benefits

  • Benefits and benefits' eligibility can vary by position.
  • Actual compensation will vary based on applicant's experience and qualifications, as well as internal equity.
  • Support the continued development and expansion of Cancer Rehabilitation services across Shirley Ryan AbilityLab and with affiliated oncology programs and health-system partners.
  • Shirley Ryan AbilityLab offers a comprehensive benefits program that is competitive with our industry peers in our geographic locations: https://www.sralab.org/benefits

Company info

  • By joining our team, you'll be part of our life-changing mission and vision.

Equal opportunity

  • Shirley Ryan AbilityLab is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
  • All applicants will be afforded equal employment opportunity without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin or ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, order of protection status, unfavorable discharge from military service, or any other characteristics protected by law.
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  • Shirley Ryan AbilityLab is an Affirmative Action Employer as required by law.

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