Physician - Urology - Riverside - Kankakee

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June 05, 2026

Job Description

Location: Kankakee, Illinois

Business Unit: Rush Medical Group

Hospital: Riverside Medical Center

Department: Urology

Urology – Physician

Rush University Medical Center - Riverside Medical Center

Kankakee, IL

Rush University Medical Center, a nationally recognized clinical and academic institution and the teaching hospital for Rush Medical and Nursing Colleges, invites applications for the position of Urologist.

Practice Highlights:

  • Unique opportunity to join well established general urology practice to care for patients alongside a senior Urologist; the practice’s Nurse Practitioner has clinical duties in outpatient clinic and inpatient rounding.
  • State-of-the-art linear accelerator and brachytherapy program; Access to advanced technology, including the DaVinci XI Robot
  • Hospital privileges with Riverside Medical Center a community hospital with 300 beds with 24/7 anesthesia coverage and robotics. Opportunity for privileges at Rush University Medical Center for high-risk surgical cases and clinical care.
  • Research opportunities and teaching with a faculty appointment at Rush University may be available for consideration.

Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Clinical Duties: Outpatient clinic, inpatient rounding, OR cases
  • Schedule: Mon-Friday with shared call coverage of 8 days per month with one weekend

Notes and Qualifications:

  • The ideal candidate is a team-oriented, friendly, and ambitious individual.
  • Experience is appreciated, but not required as we are open to recent graduates
  • Valid Illinois Medical License (or ability to obtain IL Medical License)
  • Valid Illinois Controlled Substances License (or ability to obtain IL License)
  • Board eligible or Board Certified

Community and Lifestyle:

Kankakee, Illinois offers an appealing blend of small-city charm and convenient access to the Chicago metro area. Located just an hour south of Chicago, Kankakee offers a combination of small-city charm and metropolitan accessibility. Known for welcoming atmosphere and affordable cost of living, the region provides a relaxed pace of life ideal for families and professionals alike.

Residents enjoy:

  • Recreation: Scenic outdoor amenities along the Kankakee River, including miles of trails for hiking and biking, as well as opportunities for kayaking and fishing
  • Travel:Accessible options for all of your travel needs with two major international airports—O'Hare International Airport and Midway International Airport, within an hour's drive.
  • Community options: The neighboring communities including Bourbonnais, Manteno, Mokena, and Frankfort, which offer a spectrum of suburban living from quiet, affordable small-town environments to more established and upscale communities, all with access to the broader Chicago metro area.

Altogether, Kankakee presents an ideal setting for physicians seeking professional fulfillment alongside a balanced and rewarding lifestyle.

Why Rush?

  • We are an academic health system integrating patient care, education, research, and community partnerships to improve health in diverse communities
  • U.S. News & World Report's Best Hospitals Honor Roll 2025-2026 (top 20 of 5,000+ hospitals evaluated)
  • Vizient's Quality Leadership Award recipient, ranking within the top ten among 99 academic medical centers for the 13th consecutive year
  • Access to robust research infrastructure and academic growth opportunities
  • RUSH MD Anderson Cancer Centers – represents advanced clinical and operational integration in the delivery of cancer care, providing Rush patients greater access to cancer treatments and research considered among the best in the world.
  • Be involved with our Rush Anchor Mission to improve the health of the individuals and the diverse communities we serve. Rush is committed to health equity, supporting initiatives on Chicago’s west side and the communities it serves, investing over $6 million dollars as of 2025.

Rush University System for Health – Hospitals:

  • Rush University Medical Center – Chicago, IL– 671-bed academic medical center and 61-bed Children’s hospital
  • Rush Oak Park Hospital – Oak Park, IL– 185-beds
  • Rush Copley Medical Center – Aurora, IL– 210-beds
  • Riverside Medical Center – Part of the Rush Health network, located in Kankakee, IL - 300-beds

Rush offers competitive total compensation that includes base pay, benefits, and other incentive programs for our employees. The total pay range shown reflects the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, knowledge and skills; relevant experience and training; education, certifications, and licensure; primary work location; and other business and organizational factors. This total pay range is for a full-time, 1.0 FTE employee, and includes any incentive payments that may be applicable to this role, as well as additional compensation such as sign-on and retention bonuses and relocation allowances. Opportunities for increased compensation based on exceeding productivity targets. We also offer a comprehensive benefits package.

Pay Range: $484,000 - $675,000

Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits, learn more at our Rush benefits page (https://www.rush.edu/rush-careers/employee-benefits).

Join Rush and become part of one of the nation’s best healthcare systems.

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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