Oncologist Jobs in Illinois
Oncologist jobs in Illinois draw consistent demand across academic medical centers, major hospital systems, and community cancer programs, with openings at every level from newly board-eligible physicians through senior attending and department leadership roles. Chicago anchors the market and accounts for the largest share of postings, but Springfield and Peoria also maintain active hiring at regional cancer centers and health systems. Established employers with deep Illinois roots include Northwestern Medicine, Rush University Medical Center, and OSF HealthCare, and the most sought-after specialties are medical oncology, radiation oncology, and hematology-oncology. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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City of Hope Chicago (Zion, IL), a leading network of cancer hospitals and outpatient centers, is seeking an outstanding Board-Certified Surgical Oncologist to join our esteemed team. We offer a collaborative, patient-focused environment dedicated to transforming healthcare by integrating cutting-edge research and compassionate care.
Position Highlights
The Department of Surgery is seeking an experienced Hepatobiliary/UGI Surgical Oncologist to meet the needs of our growing program in Zion, Illinois. The qualified candidate can look forward to providing patient-centered care in collaboration with a world class, nationally recognized multidisciplinary team of top-level surgical and non-surgical specialists.
Step into a unique opportunity to shape and expand the Hepatobiliary/UGI service line, with strong clinical support and the resources to develop a thriving practice.
Ability to establish an expanding referral base in the growing region. Opportunity to create and grow your practice through outreach while having the support of a top 10 cancer organization in the US.
Practice at a 73-bed cancer hospital equipped with state-of-the-art operating rooms and cutting-edge da Vinci® robotic surgery technology.
Provide patient-centered care in collaboration with an established multidisciplinary team of physicians, APP’s, and nurses.
The preferred candidate will demonstrate advanced expertise in robotic pancreatic, gastric, and liver surgery. Experience performing robotic Whipple procedures is of particular interest.
City of Hope faculty appointment. Academic rank will be commensurate with experience.
EPIC EMR
Click here to learn more about the hospital: City of Hope Cancer Center Chicago in Zion, Illinois
Competitive Compensation: Includes a highly competitive salary, signing bonus, relocation assistance and productivity/performance incentives. Actual compensation will be adjusted for specialty, experience, training, hospital/community needs and other factors.
Comprehensive Benefits:
Medical/Dental/Vision Plans, Health Savings/Flexible Spending Accounts, Disability, Long-term Care, Life and AD&D, 401(k) Retirement Plan, PTO Paid Plan, Paid malpractice coverage, Professional expense reimbursement.
Zion, IL:
60-minute drive to downtown Chicago. Just a short drive to everything Chicago has to offer while enjoying the lower cost of living
Enjoy scenic views, beaches, and outdoor activities along Lake Michigan and Millennium Park.
Great school systems make this area an excellent place to raise a family
City of Hope is an equal opportunity employer.
M.D./D.O.
Board-Certified or Eligible: Surgery & Surgical Oncology
Must have or be eligible to obtain medical licensure in the state of Illinois.
City of Hope Chicago (Zion, IL), a leading network of cancer hospitals and outpatient centers, is seeking an outstanding Board-Certified Surgical Oncologist to join our esteemed team. We offer a collaborative, patient-focused environment dedicated to transforming healthcare by integrating cutting-edge research and compassionate care.
Position Highlights
The Department of Surgery is seeking an experienced Hepatobiliary/UGI Surgical Oncologist to meet the needs of our growing program in Zion, Illinois. The qualified candidate can look forward to providing patient-centered care in collaboration with a world class, nationally recognized multidisciplinary team of top-level surgical and non-surgical specialists.
Step into a unique opportunity to shape and expand the Hepatobiliary/UGI service line, with strong clinical support and the resources to develop a thriving practice.
Ability to establish an expanding referral base in the growing region. Opportunity to create and grow your practice through outreach while having the support of a top 10 cancer organization in the US.
Practice at a 73-bed cancer hospital equipped with state-of-the-art operating rooms and cutting-edge da Vinci® robotic surgery technology.
Provide patient-centered care in collaboration with an established multidisciplinary team of physicians, APP’s, and nurses.
The preferred candidate will demonstrate advanced expertise in robotic pancreatic, gastric, and liver surgery. Experience performing robotic Whipple procedures is of particular interest.
City of Hope faculty appointment. Academic rank will be commensurate with experience.
EPIC EMR
Click here to learn more about the hospital: City of Hope Cancer Center Chicago in Zion, Illinois
Competitive Compensation: Includes a highly competitive salary, signing bonus, relocation assistance and productivity/performance incentives. Actual compensation will be adjusted for specialty, experience, training, hospital/community needs and other factors.
Comprehensive Benefits:
Medical/Dental/Vision Plans, Health Savings/Flexible Spending Accounts, Disability, Long-term Care, Life and AD&D, 401(k) Retirement Plan, PTO Paid Plan, Paid malpractice coverage, Professional expense reimbursement.
Zion, IL:
60-minute drive to downtown Chicago. Just a short drive to everything Chicago has to offer while enjoying the lower cost of living
Enjoy scenic views, beaches, and outdoor activities along Lake Michigan and Millennium Park.
Great school systems make this area an excellent place to raise a family
City of Hope is an equal opportunity employer.
M.D./D.O.
Board-Certified or Eligible: Surgery & Surgical Oncology
Must have or be eligible to obtain medical licensure in the state of Illinois.
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Where Illinois roles are concentrated, by current openings.
Oncologist Job Market in Illinois
A snapshot from current Illinois openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- OSF HealthCare11
- City of Hope1
- SIU Medicine1
- 77 Consultants17
- Endeavor Health1
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services
- Education
What Illinois Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in oncologist jobs across Illinois.
- Active Illinois medical license issued by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation
- Board certification or active board eligibility in oncology from ABIM or ABMS
- Completion of an accredited oncology fellowship program in medical, radiation, or hematology-oncology
- DEA registration and Illinois controlled substance license for prescribing chemotherapy agents
- Experience with electronic health record systems such as Epic in a clinical oncology setting
- Strong background in multidisciplinary tumor board collaboration and evidence-based treatment planning
Oncologist Jobs in Illinois: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a oncologist in Illinois?
Oncologists in Illinois must hold an active medical license issued by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, which requires graduating from an accredited medical school, completing an internal medicine or radiation oncology residency, and finishing a subspecialty oncology fellowship. Applicants submit licensure through IDFPR and must pass the required USMLE or COMLEX steps. Board certification from the American Board of Internal Medicine or the American Board of Radiology strengthens hiring competitiveness considerably.
How much do oncologists make in Illinois?
Oncologists in Illinois earn a median of about $95,080 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $60,570 for the lowest 10% to over $207,740 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire oncologists in Illinois?
Employers hiring oncologists in Illinois right now include OSF HealthCare, City of Hope, and SIU Medicine, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Illinois's concentration of large academic health systems and regional cancer networks means demand is spread across both urban research institutions and community-based oncology practices throughout the state.
Which Illinois cities have the most oncologist jobs?
Rockford, Peoria, and Galesburg consistently post the most oncologist openings in Illinois. Chicago dominates because of its density of academic medical centers and NCI-designated cancer programs, while Springfield and Peoria draw steady hiring from regional anchors like HSHS Medical Group and OSF HealthCare, which run cancer service lines that require attending oncologists independent of the Chicago market.
Are there remote oncologist jobs in Illinois?
Yes, but they're rare. About 0% of oncologist openings tied to Illinois are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting the hands-on clinical nature of most positions. The functions most amenable to remote work are tumor board consultations conducted via telehealth, remote second-opinion services, and certain utilization review or medical director roles that do not require direct patient contact.
How can I get hired as a oncologist in Illinois with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path for physicians completing fellowship is applying directly to attending hospitalist or outpatient oncology positions at community health systems in Illinois, where competition is lower than at flagship academic centers. Employers such as Advocate Health Care and AMITA Health have historically onboarded newly board-eligible oncologists into supervised attending roles. Securing an active Illinois IDFPR medical license and completing the ABIM certification process before your fellowship end date positions you competitively, and joining a multidisciplinary tumor board as a fellow builds the Illinois-specific clinical relationships that often lead to direct offers.
Where can I find and apply to oncologist jobs in Illinois?
You can find and apply to oncologist jobs in Illinois on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers hiring across the state. Search the available roles, identify the ones that match your specialty and preferred location, and apply directly to each position that fits.
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