Physician - Obstetrics and Gynecology - Chicago Suburbs (Aurora)

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February 23, 2026

Job Description

Obstetrics and Gynecology– Physician 

Rush Copley Medical Center

Aurora, IL 

Rush Copley Medical Center, in Aurora, Illinois, part of the Rush University System for Health network of hospitals, invites applications for the position of Obstetrician and Gynecologist.

Practice Specifics:

  • Our long-standing thriving practice includes 4 OB/GYN physicians, 1. 5 GYN-only physicians and 1 NP
  • We provide a broad range of services to meet the needs of women of all ages including in office procedures.
  • Access to comprehensive women’s services including a Level III NICU, Gynecologic oncology, urogynecology, maternal fetal medicine and reproductive endocrinology

Advanced Technology & Resources:

  • DaVinci Xi robotic surgical platform
  • Comprehensive cancer program offering infusion, radiation, and surgical oncology (including breast and gynecologic oncology)
  • The Midwest Center for Advanced Imaging, a department of Rush Copley, designated as a Breast Imaging Center of Excellence by the American College of Radiology and accredited by the American College of Surgeons as a Nationally Accredited Breast Center

Duties & Responsibilities:

  • 20 clinic hours per week between 2 locations
  • Physician will see approximately 25 patients per day in outpatient clinic and round on own inpatients
  • Collaborative coverage model supporting work-life balance: Call rotation Q5 (weekday call and every 5th weekend)

Qualifications:

  • MD or DO from an accredited medical school
  • Board Certified or Board Eligible in Obstetrics & Gynecology
  • Eligible for or currently holding an Illinois medical license
  • Robotic surgery experience preferred

Rush University System for Health is an academic health system integrating patient care, education, research, and community partnerships to improve health in diverse communities.

Rush includes Rush University Medical Center, Rush University (2,500+ students across medical, nursing, and health sciences colleges), Rush Copley Medical Center, Rush Oak Park Hospital, and regional outpatient facilities.

Rush Copley Medical Center, located in the Fox Valley area, is a key part of the Rush network, offering state-of-the-art facilities and high-quality care to its community. With its academic affiliation to Rush University, Rush Copley patients benefit from access to the latest medical advancements. The hospital provides comprehensive services, from 24/7 emergency care to advanced cancer treatment, surgical services, and women's health. Rush Copley’s collaborative approach to care ensures that each patient receives compassionate, patient-centered treatment, backed by the latest technologies and medical expertise.

Rush Copley is surrounded by excellent suburbs including Naperville, which ranked number one among the 228 cities rated for the Best Cities to Raise a Family in America and Cities with the Best Public Schools in America by Niche.com. Living in the western suburbs of Chicago offers a unique blend of suburban tranquility and easy access to the excitement of Chicago. Ideal for families, with excellent schools, abundant parks, and community-focused atmospheres, the affordable cost of living make the western suburbs a desirable option for those seeking a high quality of life near all that Chicago has to offer. With abundant outdoor recreation options and a rich cultural scene, it’s the perfect place to balance work, family, and personal pursuits. The area is well-connected by major highways for easy commuting.

Rush is recognized for clinical excellence, earning placement on U.S. News & World Report's Best Hospitals Honor Roll 2025-2026 (top 20 of 5,000+ hospitals evaluated). The system received Vizient's Quality Leadership Award, ranking within the top ten among 99 academic medical centers for the 13th consecutive year.

All three hospitals earned LGBTQ Healthcare Equality Leader designation, and Rush has been named a "Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion" for six consecutive years.

Rush is committed to health equity, particularly addressing the 16-year life expectancy gap between Chicago's Loop and West Side. As the largest West Side employer, Rush implements an Anchor Mission strategy through local hiring, investing, sourcing, and volunteering. The system has invested over $6 million on the West Side since 2018 while continuing to provide excellent patient care for all.

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: $354,000 - $ 470,000

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 offers a dynamic, inclusive workplace committed to diversity and inclusion, where staff thrive in a culture that prioritizes both professional growth and work-life balance. Whether you're advancing your career or looking to make a meaningful impact on the health and well-being of the community, Rush provides the opportunity to be part of a forward-thinking organization dedicated to excellence in care and equity.

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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Physician - Internal Medicine - Cardio-Oncology - Chicago

Location: Chicago, Illinois

Business Unit: Rush Medical Group

Hospital: Rush University Medical Center 

Department: IM Cardiology - Offi

Cardio-Oncology – Clinical Faculty

Rush University Medical Center

Chicago, 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 Cardio-Oncology, Clinical Faculty. We are seeking an experienced, mid-career to senior-level cardiologist with expertise in cardio-oncology to join our growing program. This faculty member will partner closely with the Cancer Service Line to advance comprehensive cardiovascular care for oncology patients while contributing to clinical excellence, education, research, and program development across Rush University Medical Center and Rush Oak Park Hospital.

Position Highlights

  • Join a comprehensive cardio-oncology program offering outpatient and inpatient care, advanced cardiovascular imaging, clinical and translational research, and participation in nationally recognized educational initiatives.
  • Partner with the Cancer Service Line to deliver comprehensive cardiovascular care for oncology patients.
  • Help lead the continued growth and strategic development of Rush's expanding cardio-oncology program.
  • Provide predominantly outpatient and inpatient clinical care at Rush University Medical Center, with additional clinical responsibilities at Rush Oak Park Hospital.
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across medical oncology, hematology, radiation oncology, advanced cardiac imaging, heart failure, interventional cardiology, and cardiothoracic surgery.
  • Participate in and help lead educational initiatives.
  • Contribute to teaching, mentoring, and scholarly activities consistent with an academic faculty appointment.
  • Build upon an established regional and national reputation through research, speaking engagements, program development, and professional society involvement.
  • Practice independently without dedicated APP support while collaborating within a highly multidisciplinary care team.
  • Join a well-established and expanding cardio-oncology program committed to advancing patient care, education, and innovation.

Candidate Qualifications

  • Board Certified/Board Eligible in Cardiovascular Disease.
  • Demonstrated expertise and significant clinical experience in Cardio-Oncology.
  • Mid-career or senior physician with an established record of clinical excellence.
  • Recognized regional and/or national reputation in cardio-oncology, including academic, research, or professional society involvement.
  • Passion for multidisciplinary collaboration, program development, and academic medicine.
  • Interest in teaching fellows, residents, and medical students.

Rush University System for Health is an academic health system integrating patient care, education, research, and community partnerships to improve health in diverse communities.

Rush includes Rush University Medical Center, Rush University (2,500+ students across medical, nursing, and health sciences colleges), Rush Copley Medical Center, Rush Oak Park Hospital, and regional outpatient facilities.

Rush is recognized for clinical excellence, earning placement on U.S. News & World Report's Best Hospitals Honor Roll 2025-2026 (top 20 of 5,000+ hospitals evaluated). The system received Vizient's Quality Leadership Award, ranking within the top ten among 99 academic medical centers for the 13th consecutive year.

All three hospitals earned LGBTQ Healthcare Equality Leader designation, and Rush has been named a "Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion" for six consecutive years.

Rush is committed to health equity, particularly addressing the 16-year life expectancy gap between Chicago's Loop and West Side. As the largest West Side employer, Rush implements an Anchor Mission strategy through local hiring, investing, sourcing, and volunteering. The system has invested over $6 million on the West Side since 2018 while continuing to provide excellent patient care for all.

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: $415,000 - $550,000/yr

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.

Respiratory Clinical Specialist 1

Location: Chicago, Illinois

Business Unit: Rush Medical Center

Hospital: Rush University Medical Center

Department: Respiratory Care

Work Type: Full Time (Total FTE between 0. 9 and 1. 0)

Shift: Shift 3

Work Schedule: 12 Hr (7:00:00 PM - 7:30:00 AM)

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

Pay Range: $38.02 - $55.18 per hour
Rush salaries are determined by many factors including, but not limited to, education, job-related experience and skills, as well as internal equity and industry specific market data. The pay range for each role reflects Rush’s anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position. Offers may vary depending on the circumstances of each case.

Summary:
Job Summary:
This role coordinates the delivery of comprehensive cardiopulmonary care by administering and managing a range of therapeutic and diagnostic interventions and advanced procedures across all patient care areas. The Clinical Specialist exemplifies clinical leadership by mentoring staff, advancing clinical practice through quality improvement initiatives, education, and the integration of evidence-based practices, while ensuring the highest standards of care in complex patient scenarios within the academic medical center. Focus may be in adult and/or neonatal-pediatric respiratory care. This position exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.

Other information:
Required Job Qualifications:
•Minimum of an associate’s degree from a Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC) approved program.
•Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
•Active Illinois Respiratory Care Practitioner license at start date
oApplied for IL license if from out of state
•BLS prior to start date
•ACLS prior to start date (Adults)
•PALS prior to start date (Neo/Peds)
Preferred Job Qualifications:
•Bachelor’s degree or higher in a healthcare related field
•Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) - obtained within 180 days of hire (neo/peds)
•Adult Critical Care Specialty (ACCS) credential (Adults)
•Neonatal Pediatric Specialty (NPS) credential (Neo/Peds)
•American Association for Respiratory Care (AARC) Membership - obtained within 180 days of hire
Professional Development Opportunities:
•Respiratory care research
•University Medical Center education
•Professional speaker development
•State society involvement
•National societies involvement
•Respiratory related associations
Required Additional Job Qualifications to Float in a specialty area:
•Minimum 1-year RCS experience at RUMC at time of application
•Must pass annual competency with no more than one remediation in float area(s)
oAnnual Competencies requiring remediation will be tracked and assessed year-to-year
Physical Demands:
•Standing, walking, pushing, and bending for 75% of the day
•Ability to lift 20 pounds to handle cylinders
•Ability to be highly adaptable to respond to changing workloads and priorities

Responsibilities:
Job Responsibilities and Expectations:
•Assess patient cardiopulmonary status through clinical observation, patient assessment, and physiological monitoring
•Administer bronchial hygiene and therapeutic interventions guided by evidence-based protocols
•Recommend and implement appropriate interventions to include but not limited to initiation, alteration and discontinuation of therapy based on patient assessment
•Assess patients before, during and after the administration or application of any medication, procedure or device
•Provide invasive and non-invasive ventilator management based on patient clinical assessment, diagnostic results, ventilation values and waveform analysis
•Perform airway management through assessment, assistance with placement, securement, maintenance, and removal of an artificial airway
•Provide special procedures to include but not limited to external transport, high-risk delivery attendance, surfactant administration, Organ Donor Care Center (ODCC) services, esophageal manometry, Electrical Impedance Tomography (EIT), manual prone positioning, continuous medication nebulization, bedside bronchoscopy, bronchoscopic cryotherapy, bedside tracheostomy, high frequency jet ventilation, lung ultrasound, ultrasound arterial blood gas (ABG) acquisition, specialty gas administration, nitric oxide challenges, and during Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) support
•Conduct internal patient transports requiring respiratory support
•Acquire and process blood gas samples
•Perform Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
•Participate as a member of the Rapid Response Team
•Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary care team
•Document work timely, completely, and accurately, including documentation in the patient medical record, department records, and patient charges
•Provide and document patient/family education
•Precept students, new employees and provide observational learning opportunities through shadowing
•Contribute to quality improvement efforts through frontline feedback and participation in committee initiatives in conjunction with department leadership
•Participate in clinical research
•Competencies
oPass departmental annual competencies in adult and/or neonatal-pediatric respiratory care
oTechnical skills are required to adapt equipment and procedures to patient needs
oAnalytical skills are required to evaluate patients and their clinical response to therapy
oCustomer service skills are required to effectively meet the needs of patients, families, and members of the healthcare team
•Maintain active status of license, credentials, and certifications
•Maintain American Association for Respiratory Care (AARC) Membership

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.

Respiratory Clinical Specialist 1

Location: Chicago, Illinois

Business Unit: Rush Medical Center

Hospital: Rush University Medical Center

Department: Respiratory Care

Work Type: Full Time (Total FTE between 0. 9 and 1. 0)

Shift: Shift 3

Work Schedule: 12 Hr (7:00:00 PM - 7:30:00 AM)

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

Pay Range: $38.02 - $55.18 per hour
Rush salaries are determined by many factors including, but not limited to, education, job-related experience and skills, as well as internal equity and industry specific market data. The pay range for each role reflects Rush’s anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position. Offers may vary depending on the circumstances of each case.

Summary:
Job Summary:
This role coordinates the delivery of comprehensive cardiopulmonary care by administering and managing a range of therapeutic and diagnostic interventions and advanced procedures across all patient care areas. The Clinical Specialist exemplifies clinical leadership by mentoring staff, advancing clinical practice through quality improvement initiatives, education, and the integration of evidence-based practices, while ensuring the highest standards of care in complex patient scenarios within the academic medical center. Focus may be in adult and/or neonatal-pediatric respiratory care. This position exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.

Other information:
Required Job Qualifications:
•Minimum of an associate’s degree from a Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC) approved program.
•Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
•Active Illinois Respiratory Care Practitioner license at start date
oApplied for IL license if from out of state
•BLS prior to start date
•ACLS prior to start date (Adults)
•PALS prior to start date (Neo/Peds)
Preferred Job Qualifications:
•Bachelor’s degree or higher in a healthcare related field
•Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) - obtained within 180 days of hire (neo/peds)
•Adult Critical Care Specialty (ACCS) credential (Adults)
•Neonatal Pediatric Specialty (NPS) credential (Neo/Peds)
•American Association for Respiratory Care (AARC) Membership - obtained within 180 days of hire
Professional Development Opportunities:
•Respiratory care research
•University Medical Center education
•Professional speaker development
•State society involvement
•National societies involvement
•Respiratory related associations
Required Additional Job Qualifications to Float in a specialty area:
•Minimum 1-year RCS experience at RUMC at time of application
•Must pass annual competency with no more than one remediation in float area(s)
oAnnual Competencies requiring remediation will be tracked and assessed year-to-year
Physical Demands:
•Standing, walking, pushing, and bending for 75% of the day
•Ability to lift 20 pounds to handle cylinders
•Ability to be highly adaptable to respond to changing workloads and priorities

Responsibilities:
Job Responsibilities and Expectations:
•Assess patient cardiopulmonary status through clinical observation, patient assessment, and physiological monitoring
•Administer bronchial hygiene and therapeutic interventions guided by evidence-based protocols
•Recommend and implement appropriate interventions to include but not limited to initiation, alteration and discontinuation of therapy based on patient assessment
•Assess patients before, during and after the administration or application of any medication, procedure or device
•Provide invasive and non-invasive ventilator management based on patient clinical assessment, diagnostic results, ventilation values and waveform analysis
•Perform airway management through assessment, assistance with placement, securement, maintenance, and removal of an artificial airway
•Provide special procedures to include but not limited to external transport, high-risk delivery attendance, surfactant administration, Organ Donor Care Center (ODCC) services, esophageal manometry, Electrical Impedance Tomography (EIT), manual prone positioning, continuous medication nebulization, bedside bronchoscopy, bronchoscopic cryotherapy, bedside tracheostomy, high frequency jet ventilation, lung ultrasound, ultrasound arterial blood gas (ABG) acquisition, specialty gas administration, nitric oxide challenges, and during Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) support
•Conduct internal patient transports requiring respiratory support
•Acquire and process blood gas samples
•Perform Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
•Participate as a member of the Rapid Response Team
•Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary care team
•Document work timely, completely, and accurately, including documentation in the patient medical record, department records, and patient charges
•Provide and document patient/family education
•Precept students, new employees and provide observational learning opportunities through shadowing
•Contribute to quality improvement efforts through frontline feedback and participation in committee initiatives in conjunction with department leadership
•Participate in clinical research
•Competencies
oPass departmental annual competencies in adult and/or neonatal-pediatric respiratory care
oTechnical skills are required to adapt equipment and procedures to patient needs
oAnalytical skills are required to evaluate patients and their clinical response to therapy
oCustomer service skills are required to effectively meet the needs of patients, families, and members of the healthcare team
•Maintain active status of license, credentials, and certifications
•Maintain American Association for Respiratory Care (AARC) Membership

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.

Physical Therapist PD

Location: Chicago, Illinois

Business Unit: Rush Medical Center

Hospital: Rush University Medical Center

Department: Physical Therapy- Acute

Work Type: Restricted Part Time (Total FTE less than 0. 5)

Shift: Shift 1

Work Schedule: 8 Hr (8:00:00 AM - 4:30:00 PM)

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

Pay Range: $10.00 - $375.00 per hour
Rush salaries are determined by many factors including, but not limited to, education, job-related experience and skills, as well as internal equity and industry specific market data. The pay range for each role reflects Rush’s anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position. Offers may vary depending on the circumstances of each case.

Summary:
The physical therapist provides evidence-based direct and indirect physical therapy services to all patients referred to the department, promoting excellence with the delivery of care. Exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.

Other information:
Required Job Qualifications:
• Basic computer skills.
• Clinical Practice
• Meets all state regulatory requirements
• Graduate of CAPTE accredited physical therapy program.
Preferred Job Qualifications:
• Maintains Illinois License, with supporting minimum of 20CEUs /year.

Responsibilities:
1. Executes a thorough patient evaluation, obtaining and interpreting data necessary to support a physical therapy diagnosis.
2. Provides an evidenced base plan of care for treatment, including functional goals and methods to achieve said goals.
3. Adapts treatment environment, tools, equipment, and activities according to the needs of the individual.
4. Monitors the individual's response to treatment interventions and modifies treatment and plan as indicated.
5. Terminates patient services when maximum benefit or goals have been achieved
6. Monitors own performance and identify supervisory needs.
7. Maintains treatment area, equipment, and supply inventory as required.
8. Documents completely per Epic standards using point of care method.
9. Following standards established for each clinical area.
10. Demonstrates effective teaching and communication skills, especially as related for patient and family education.
11. Demonstrates ability to use Epic for timely and accurate patient billing.
12. Strives to meet all benchmarking standards for hours worked/units billed.
13. Participates in all quality improvement projects.
14. Identifies and pursues own professional growth and development.
15. Participates in available professional and community activities.
16. Supports and demonstrates a team approach with other disciplines.
17. Functions according to the APTA guidelines, the Illinois Physical Therapy Practice Act and standards of the profession.

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.

Physical Therapist PD

Location: Chicago, Illinois

Business Unit: Rush Medical Center

Hospital: Rush University Medical Center

Department: Physical Therapy- Acute

Work Type: Restricted Part Time (Total FTE less than 0. 5)

Shift: Shift 1

Work Schedule: 8 Hr (8:00:00 AM - 4:30:00 PM)

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

Pay Range: $10.00 - $375.00 per hour
Rush salaries are determined by many factors including, but not limited to, education, job-related experience and skills, as well as internal equity and industry specific market data. The pay range for each role reflects Rush’s anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position. Offers may vary depending on the circumstances of each case.

Summary:
The physical therapist provides evidence-based direct and indirect physical therapy services to all patients referred to the department, promoting excellence with the delivery of care. Exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.

Other information:
Required Job Qualifications:
• Basic computer skills.
• Clinical Practice
• Meets all state regulatory requirements
• Graduate of CAPTE accredited physical therapy program.
Preferred Job Qualifications:
• Maintains Illinois License, with supporting minimum of 20CEUs /year.

Responsibilities:
1. Executes a thorough patient evaluation, obtaining and interpreting data necessary to support a physical therapy diagnosis.
2. Provides an evidenced base plan of care for treatment, including functional goals and methods to achieve said goals.
3. Adapts treatment environment, tools, equipment, and activities according to the needs of the individual.
4. Monitors the individual's response to treatment interventions and modifies treatment and plan as indicated.
5. Terminates patient services when maximum benefit or goals have been achieved
6. Monitors own performance and identify supervisory needs.
7. Maintains treatment area, equipment, and supply inventory as required.
8. Documents completely per Epic standards using point of care method.
9. Following standards established for each clinical area.
10. Demonstrates effective teaching and communication skills, especially as related for patient and family education.
11. Demonstrates ability to use Epic for timely and accurate patient billing.
12. Strives to meet all benchmarking standards for hours worked/units billed.
13. Participates in all quality improvement projects.
14. Identifies and pursues own professional growth and development.
15. Participates in available professional and community activities.
16. Supports and demonstrates a team approach with other disciplines.
17. Functions according to the APTA guidelines, the Illinois Physical Therapy Practice Act and standards of the profession.

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.

Respiratory Clinical Specialist 1

Location: Chicago, Illinois

Business Unit: Rush Medical Center

Hospital: Rush University Medical Center

Department: Respiratory Care

Work Type: Full Time (Total FTE between 0. 9 and 1. 0)

Shift: Shift 3

Work Schedule: 12 Hr (7:00:00 PM - 7:30:00 AM)

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

Pay Range: $38.02 - $55.18 per hour
Rush salaries are determined by many factors including, but not limited to, education, job-related experience and skills, as well as internal equity and industry specific market data. The pay range for each role reflects Rush’s anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position. Offers may vary depending on the circumstances of each case.

Summary:
Job Summary:
This role coordinates the delivery of comprehensive cardiopulmonary care by administering and managing a range of therapeutic and diagnostic interventions and advanced procedures across all patient care areas. The Clinical Specialist exemplifies clinical leadership by mentoring staff, advancing clinical practice through quality improvement initiatives, education, and the integration of evidence-based practices, while ensuring the highest standards of care in complex patient scenarios within the academic medical center. Focus may be in adult and/or neonatal-pediatric respiratory care. This position exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.

Other information:
Required Job Qualifications:
•Minimum of an associate’s degree from a Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC) approved program.
•Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
•Active Illinois Respiratory Care Practitioner license at start date
oApplied for IL license if from out of state
•BLS prior to start date
•ACLS prior to start date (Adults)
•PALS prior to start date (Neo/Peds)
Preferred Job Qualifications:
•Bachelor’s degree or higher in a healthcare related field
•Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) - obtained within 180 days of hire (neo/peds)
•Adult Critical Care Specialty (ACCS) credential (Adults)
•Neonatal Pediatric Specialty (NPS) credential (Neo/Peds)
•American Association for Respiratory Care (AARC) Membership - obtained within 180 days of hire
Professional Development Opportunities:
•Respiratory care research
•University Medical Center education
•Professional speaker development
•State society involvement
•National societies involvement
•Respiratory related associations
Required Additional Job Qualifications to Float in a specialty area:
•Minimum 1-year RCS experience at RUMC at time of application
•Must pass annual competency with no more than one remediation in float area(s)
oAnnual Competencies requiring remediation will be tracked and assessed year-to-year
Physical Demands:
•Standing, walking, pushing, and bending for 75% of the day
•Ability to lift 20 pounds to handle cylinders
•Ability to be highly adaptable to respond to changing workloads and priorities

Responsibilities:
Job Responsibilities and Expectations:
•Assess patient cardiopulmonary status through clinical observation, patient assessment, and physiological monitoring
•Administer bronchial hygiene and therapeutic interventions guided by evidence-based protocols
•Recommend and implement appropriate interventions to include but not limited to initiation, alteration and discontinuation of therapy based on patient assessment
•Assess patients before, during and after the administration or application of any medication, procedure or device
•Provide invasive and non-invasive ventilator management based on patient clinical assessment, diagnostic results, ventilation values and waveform analysis
•Perform airway management through assessment, assistance with placement, securement, maintenance, and removal of an artificial airway
•Provide special procedures to include but not limited to external transport, high-risk delivery attendance, surfactant administration, Organ Donor Care Center (ODCC) services, esophageal manometry, Electrical Impedance Tomography (EIT), manual prone positioning, continuous medication nebulization, bedside bronchoscopy, bronchoscopic cryotherapy, bedside tracheostomy, high frequency jet ventilation, lung ultrasound, ultrasound arterial blood gas (ABG) acquisition, specialty gas administration, nitric oxide challenges, and during Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) support
•Conduct internal patient transports requiring respiratory support
•Acquire and process blood gas samples
•Perform Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
•Participate as a member of the Rapid Response Team
•Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary care team
•Document work timely, completely, and accurately, including documentation in the patient medical record, department records, and patient charges
•Provide and document patient/family education
•Precept students, new employees and provide observational learning opportunities through shadowing
•Contribute to quality improvement efforts through frontline feedback and participation in committee initiatives in conjunction with department leadership
•Participate in clinical research
•Competencies
oPass departmental annual competencies in adult and/or neonatal-pediatric respiratory care
oTechnical skills are required to adapt equipment and procedures to patient needs
oAnalytical skills are required to evaluate patients and their clinical response to therapy
oCustomer service skills are required to effectively meet the needs of patients, families, and members of the healthcare team
•Maintain active status of license, credentials, and certifications
•Maintain American Association for Respiratory Care (AARC) Membership

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.