Physician - Pediatrics, General Pediatrics - RUMC

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January 13, 2026

Job Description

General Pediatrics – Clinical Faculty Physician

Rush University Medical Center

Chicago, IL

The Department of Pediatrics, Division of General Pediatrics, at Rush University Medical Center, a nationally recognized clinical and academic institution and the teaching hospital for Rush Medical and Nursing Colleges, is seeking a Board Certified/Eligible General Pediatrician to join our clinical faculty at Rush’s on-campus outpatient clinic located in downtown Chicago.

Position Details

  • Outpatient-focused practice with potential for newborn care
  • Serve a diverse and complex patient population in Chicago
  • Faculty appointment at Assistant Professor or Associate Professor level (commensurate with experience)
  • Access to a full range of pediatric subspecialties and comprehensive on-site diagnostic services

Qualifications

  • Medical Degree (MD or DO) from an accredited medical institution
  • Board-eligible or certified in Pediatrics
  • Valid IL medical license or ability to obtain licensure
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

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: $208K - $310K

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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Physician - Pediatrics, General Pediatrics - RUMC

General Pediatrics – Clinical Faculty Physician

Rush University Medical Center

Chicago, IL

The Department of Pediatrics, Division of General Pediatrics, at Rush University Medical Center, a nationally recognized clinical and academic institution and the teaching hospital for Rush Medical and Nursing Colleges, is seeking a Board Certified/Eligible General Pediatrician to join our clinical faculty at Rush’s on-campus outpatient clinic located in downtown Chicago.

Position Details

  • Outpatient-focused practice with potential for newborn care
  • Serve a diverse and complex patient population in Chicago
  • Faculty appointment at Assistant Professor or Associate Professor level (commensurate with experience)
  • Access to a full range of pediatric subspecialties and comprehensive on-site diagnostic services

Qualifications

  • Medical Degree (MD or DO) from an accredited medical institution
  • Board-eligible or certified in Pediatrics
  • Valid IL medical license or ability to obtain licensure
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

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: $208K - $310K

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.

Patient Care Tech - 13 E Tower (Ortho) - Full-Time, Night Shift

Location: 1620 W Harrison St, Chicago, Illinois 60612

Hospital: Rush University Medical Center

Department: 13 East Tower - Orthopedics

Work Type: Full-Time - 36 Hours per week (0. 9 FTE)

Shift: Night Shift: 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM

Work Schedule: 12-Hour Shifts - Weekends Included

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

Pay Range: $20.00 - $24.75 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 Patient Care Technician (PCT) performs a variety of clinical and environmental tasks under the direction of the Registered Nurse. The PCT duties are of a technical nature requiring specialized training and skill. The PCT demonstrates the ability to care for patients of all ages in the clinical setting. The PCT exemplifies the Rush mission, vision, and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.

Other information:
Required Job Qualifications:
•High school diploma or equivalent.
•Maintain current BLS certification.
•Prior formal clinical training. This may include CMA, CNA, PCT, EMT, corpsman, paramedic, and nursing or medical student experience.
•Successful completion of the institutional screening examination.
•Ability to solve simple problems.
•Excellent communication and customer service skills.
Preferred Job Qualifications:
•Prior clinical experience in an acute care setting.

Responsibilities:
1. Assists the RN in the delivery of patient care.
1.1 Reports to charge RN or designate for assignment of duties.
1.2 Maintains a safe patient environment.
1.3 Sets priority of duties based on needs of patient and unit, under the direction of the RN.
1.4 Under the direction of the RN, participates in the implementation of individualized plans of care.
1.5 Assists patients in activities of daily living.
1.6 Accurately obtains patient data and documents all care in the appropriate patient care record.
1.7 Performs routine procedures, treatments and specimen collections.
1.8 Demonstrates aseptic technique, when necessary.
1.9 Assists RN or physician with advanced procedures.
1.10 Assists the nurse in the management of uncomplicated tubes and drains.
1.11 Performs specific patient care procedures such as blood glucose testing, specimen collection, etc.
1.12 Demonstrates knowledge of age specific variables and growth and development.
1.13 Immediately reports changes in patient condition to the appropriate RN.
2. Transports patients and (other) items as needed.
2.1 Assists with admission, discharge, and transport of patients.
2.2 Transports laboratory specimens and patient belongings as required.
2.3 Obtains blood products, supplies and equipment as necessary.
3. Competently utilizes technology.
3.1 Demonstrates proficiency in the use of the telephone and patient call system(s).
3.2 Demonstrates proficiency in the use of EPIC.
3.3 Consistently documents in real time at the point of care.
3.4 Demonstrates proficiency in the use of selected unit specific monitors, pumps, and other equipment.
4. Maintains a safe and orderly, well equipped environment.
4.1 Maintains a safe work environment: Keeps patient rooms and unit orderly, according to guidelines and unit routine.
4.2 Independently orders, organizes, and restocks according to unit specifications.
4.3 Replenishes patient room supplies.
4.4 Maintains emergency supplies.
5. Demonstrates a professional work style in interactions with internal and external customers.
5.1 Communicates all pertinent information to the appropriate team member throughout the shift and to the oncoming shift.
5.2 Negotiates break time and communicates departure and return time per unit protocol.
5.3 Demonstrates initiative and self-direction in work habits.

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.

Nursing Assistant - Neonatal ICU

Location: Chicago, Illinois

Business Unit: Rush Medical Center

Hospital: Rush University Medical Center

Department: Neonatal ICU-NICU

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

Shift: Shift 1

Work Schedule: 12 Hr (7:00:00 AM - 11:30:00 PM)

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

Pay Range: $16.50 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 Nursing Assistant performs a variety of clinical and environmental tasks under the direction of the Registered Nurse. The Nursing Assistant duties are of a technical nature requiring specialized training and skill. The training and skill of the Nursing Assistant is commensurate with their advancement through an accredited school of nursing. The Nursing Assistant is registered in an accredited school of nursing. Exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and ICARE values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.

Other information:
Required Job Qualifications:
• Current enrollment in an accredited Baccalaureate or Masters entry level school of nursing with passing grades in all courses upon hire and on an annual basis or awaiting eligibility (within 3 months of graduation).
• Completed a fundamental nursing course to include basic nursing skills, such as vital signs and ADLs.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Successful completion of the institutional screening examination.
• Ability to solve simple problems.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
Physical Demands:
• The ability to walk throughout the Medical Center and to be standing or walking most of the designated shift.
• Lifting or carrying objects 35-40lbs. and supporting and positioning patients, some of whom may exceed 300 lbs.
• Work conditions include performing procedures where carelessness could result in injury or illness and/or contact with potentially infectious materials and/or strong chemical agents.

Responsibilities:
ASSISTS THE RN IN THE DELIVERY OF PATIENT CARE
1.Reports to charge Registered Nurse to designate for assignment of duties.
2.Maintains a safe patient environment.
3.Sets priority of duties based on needs of patient and unit, under the direction of the Registered Nurse.
4.Under the direction of the Registered Nurse, participates in the implementation of individualized plans of care.
5.Assists patients in activities of daily living.
6.Accurately obtains patient data and documents all care in the appropriate patient care record.
7.Performs routine procedures, treatments and specimen collections.
8.Demonstrates aseptic technique, when necessary.
9.Assists Registered Nurse or physician with advanced procedures.
10.Assists the nurse in the management of uncomplicated tubes and drains.
11.Performs specific patient care procedures such as blood glucose testing, specimen collection, etc.
12.Demonstrates knowledge of age specific variables and growth and development.
13.Promptly reports changes in patient condition to the appropriate Registered Nurse.
TRANSPORTS PATIENTS AND (OTHER) ITEMS AS NEEDED
14.Assists with admission, discharge, and transport of patients.
15.Transports laboratory specimens and patient belongings as required.
16.Obtains blood products, supplies and equipment as necessary.
COMPETENTLY UTILIZES TECHNOLOGY
17.Demonstrates proficiency in the use of the telephone and patient call system(s).
18.Demonstrates proficiency in the use of EPIC.
19.Demonstrates proficiency in the use of selected unit specific monitors, pumps, and other equipment.
MAINTAINS A SAFE, ORDERLY, WELL-EQUIPPED ENVIRONMENT
20.Keeps patient rooms safe, orderly, and according to unit routine.
21.Independently orders, organizes, and restocks according to unit specifications.
22.Replenishes patient room supplies.
23.Maintains emergency supplies.
DEMONSTRATES A PROFESSIONAL WORK STYLE IN INTERACTIONS WITH INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL CUSTOMERS
24.Communicates all pertinent information to the appropriate team member throughout the shift and to the oncoming shift.
25.Negotiates break time and communicates departure and return time per unit protocol.
26.Demonstrates initiative and self-direction in work habits.

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.

Orthopedic Tech - Full-Time, Day Shift

Location: 1620 W Harrison St, Chicago, Illinois 60612

Hospital: Rush University Medical Center

Department: 13 East Tower - Orthopedics

Work Type: Full-Time - 40 Hours per week (1. 0 FTE)

Shift: 8:00 AM to 6:30 PM

Work Schedule: 10-Hour Shifts - Monday to Saturday (4 days per week)

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

Pay Range: $16.20 - $24.28 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 Orthopedic Tech assists in carrying out patient-related activities, which require heavy lifting, such as positioning, ambulating, and transferring patients. The Orthopedic Tech assists with unit management of supplies and equipment. All of the work activities are assigned and supervised by the Registered Nurse. Exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.

Other information:
Required Job Qualifications:
• High school diploma or GED.
• Good communication skills.
• Interact effectively with others in difficult situations
Physical Demands:
• Work requires the ability to walk throughout the Medical Center and to be standing or walking most of the designated shift
• Work requires lifting or carrying objects 40-50lbs independently and supporting and positioning patients, many of whom may exceed 400 lbs or have special transfer needs.
• Work conditions include performing procedures where carelessness could result in injury or illness and contact with potentially infectious materials and/or strong chemical agents.

Responsibilities:
Assists patients with activities under the direction of a Registered Nurse.
• Carries out predetermined assignments for each patient as delegated by a Registered Nurse; performs selected treatments, which are commensurate with his/her training.
• Assists patients in the safe practice of activities related to the development of strength, endurance, and ambulating as assigned.
• Immediately reports changes in patient condition to the appropriate RN.
• Assists patients in preparation for, as necessary, during and at the conclusion of therapies.
• Transports patients, hospital records, beds, equipment and other materials.
Supports patient care by assuring supplies and equipment are available as needed.
• Wipes down equipment with cleaning agents as directed.
• Makes equipment and supplies rounds as needed.
• Inspects equipment routinely; reports repair needs to the appropriate department and follows up with that department.
• Takes inventory and ensures adequate stock levels.
• Delivers and picks up supplies as needed.
• Maintains cleanliness of equipment and work area.
Contributes to a safe and efficient work environment of the clinical unit.
• Maintains a safe patient environment.
• Sets priority of duties based on needs of patient and unit, under the direction of the RN.
• Changes bed linens on unoccupied beds, contributes to maintaining orderliness of patient room.
• Answers patient’s lights and assists with patient requests.
• Performs related duties as assigned.
• Communicates all pertinent information to the appropriate team member throughout the shift and to the oncoming shift.
• Negotiates break time and communicates departure and return time per unit protocol

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.