Physician - Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgeon - Chicago Suburbs (Aurora)

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November 21, 2024

Job Description

Location: Aurora, IL

Hospital: Rush Copley Medical Center

Department: Otolaryngology 

Work Type: Full Time 

Work Schedule: 8 Hr

Head and Neck Surgeon/ Otolaryngologist

Rush Copley Medical Center

Aurora, IL

Rush University Medical Center, a nationally recognized clinical and academic institution and the teaching hospital for Rush Medical and Nursing Colleges, located in downtown Chicago, invites applications for the position of Otolaryngologist, with head and neck cancer subspecialty training, to be primarily based at Rush Copley Medical Center.

The Department of Otorhinolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery is seeking a head and neck surgeon to provide high-quality patient care to the diverse community of the greater Fox Valley region at Rush Copley Medical Center. Fellowship training in head and neck surgical oncology is preferred. The candidate will have an opportunity to build a thriving community practice that encompasses a full breadth of otolaryngology with a subspecialty focus in head and neck cancer.

Rush Copley Medical Center, a 210-bed community hospital in Aurora, IL, has been serving the region for over 130 years. As part of the Rush University System for Health, it integrates community-based care with academic resources, promoting clinical research and medical education across specialties. Rush University Medical Center has been recognized nationally as a leader in quality care, patient safety, and academic leadership.

The ideal candidate will join a thriving Otorhinolaryngology department with a commitment to clinical excellence and scholarship. This individual will collaborate closely with four fellowship-trained head and neck cancer surgeons that practice across the health system and contribute to the academic missions of the section. This is an outstanding opportunity to join a collaborative and academically oriented team, balancing community-focused care with opportunities for professional growth through education and research.

Position Highlights:

· Clinical Focus: Provide high-quality patient care in head and neck cancer and comprehensive otolaryngology.

· Effort Allocation: 80% of time spent at Rush Copley Medical Center and 20% of time spent at Rush University Medical Center.

· Community Impact: Serve the greater Fox Valley region, delivering compassionate and patient-centered care.

· Collaborative Team: Join a section of four fellowship-trained head and neck surgeons.

· Research Engagement: Participate in research projects within the head and neck division, contributing to academic publications and clinical advancements.

· Education and Mentorship: Instruct medical students, residents, and fellows, advancing Rush’s academic mission.

Candidate Qualifications:

· MD, DO, or foreign equivalent.

· Board eligibility or certification in Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery.

· Fellowship trained in head and neck surgery desired.

· Experience or strong interest in head and neck cancer and comprehensive ENT care.

Rush University System for Health (Rush) is an academic health system whose mission is to improve the health of the individuals and the diverse communities it serves through the integration of outstanding patient care, education, research and community partnerships.

Rush includes Rush University Medical Center, Rush University, Rush Copley Medical Center and Rush Oak Park Hospital, as well as numerous outpatient care facilities. Rush University, with more than 2,500 students, is a health sciences university that comprises Rush Medical College, the College of Nursing, and the College of Health Sciences.

Rush is an elite medical community recognized yearly for excellence in patient care, medical discovery and clinical expertise. Our continued pursuits have earned Rush University Medical Center the distinction of being on U. S. News & World Report’s Best Hospitals Honor Roll for 2024-2025. This places the Medical Center amongst the top 50 of the more than 5,000 hospitals evaluated. U.S. News & World Report has also recognized eleven Rush programs amongst the nation’s best, including top ten national rankings for neurology and neurosurgery and orthopedics. Rush University Medical Center has received Vizient's Quality Leadership Award, ranking second among 99 academic medical centers across the country. All three Rush hospitals have earned the LGBTQ Healthcare Equality Leader designation in the Healthcare Equality Index. Our physicians, advanced practitioners, nurses and staff are the heartbeat of our health system’s ongoing success. We know how important it is to recruit and retain exceptional staff and faculty to execute our mission.

We’re passionate about health equity: for the communities we serve, for our patients and for our employees. We know that the South and West Sides of Chicago have historically been underserved. As a result, there is a 16-year gap in the life expectancy of someone in Chicago’s Loop versus someone in Chicago’s West Side. As the largest employer on Chicago’s West Side, we take it seriously that our institution can change this. Rush has built a strong Office of Community Health Equity and Engagement, and we founded the RUSH BMO Institute of Health Equity. As part of our Anchor Mission strategy, we hire, invest, buy and source, and volunteer locally. We’ve invested more than $6 million on the West Side since 2018, and that number continues to grow every year. And, of course, we continue to provide excellent patient care for everyone who comes to Rush.

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    Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits learn more at our Rush benefits page.

    Rush is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

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