Physician - Pediatrics - Medicine Pediatrics

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.

Location: Oak Park, Illinois

Business Unit: Rush Oak Park

Hospital: Rush Oak Park Hospital

Department: Presidents Office

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

Shift: Shift 1

Work Schedule: 8 Hr (8:00:00 AM - 5:00:00 PM)

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

Pay Range: $79.20 - $108.17 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. This role has a corresponding incentive plan based on multiple factors. incentive compensation and additional benefits can be found on our Rush benefits page (https://www.rush.edu/rush-careers/employee-benefits)

Job Summary:

The Senior Program Manager and Chief of Staff is a strategic leadership role that serves as the principal advisor and operational partner to a senior executive within Rush University Medical Center and affiliated sites. The Chief of Staff anticipates the needs of the executive and proactively builds trust and confidence among the operational leaders and clinical executives who directly or indirectly report to the executive. This role encompasses a comprehensive range of responsibilities including strategic planning, operational oversight, project management of enterprise-wide initiatives, and leadership of complex change management efforts across the medical center and ambulatory network. The role will require flexibility and adaptability to evolve to the needs of the executive.

The Chief of Staff ensures seamless coordination of organization-wide operational activities, maintains timely communication and information flow between the executive's office and all reporting entities, and develops, manages, and executes strategic initiatives that advance operational excellence across Rush University Medical Center and its affiliated sites. This position exemplifies the Rush mission, vision, and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.

Job Responsibilities:

Strategic Leadership & Advisory

• Provides strategic counsel to the executive on operational planning, project management, execution, and coordinates enterprise-wide initiatives and special projects for the executive and direct reports across the medical center and affiliated hospitals and surgery centers.
• Works with the executive to set strategy, define initiatives and drive these forward. In doing so, functions as a key strategic advisor to the executive on ongoing operations, performance improvement, and strategic direction for Rush University Medical Center and affiliated sites.
• Serves as an internal consultant to senior operational leaders on complex strategic or operational initiatives at system level down to organizational level and acts as the executive's representative or proxy on Medical Center task forces, committees, and working groups.
• Analyzes operational and financial performance data to measure achievement of organizational goals across all service lines and facilities under the executive's purview. Tracks major initiatives, monitors implementation of strategic planning recommendations, and provides regular performance reports to senior leadership.

Operational Excellence & Project Management

• Collaborates and is responsible for holding the operational leadership team to account to facilitate achievement of operational objectives, including growth targets, cost reduction initiatives, quality improvement projects, and patient experience enhancements across all facilities.
• Provides hands-on, detail-oriented leadership in facilitating integration, driving cross-organizational collaboration and initiatives at system level through to the medical center and affiliated sites. This requires directing cross-functional teams and facilitating efforts to build new operational strategies, streamline processes, and improve efficiency.
• Manages the Senior Leadership dashboards and other tracking mechanisms. Is responsible for monitoring projects, action items, and strategic initiatives that emanate from the operational leadership team. This includes providing regular status reports and escalating issues as appropriate to ensure transparency and accountability for major organizational initiatives.
• Leads change management initiatives related to operational transformation, process improvement, and organizational restructuring across the medical center network.

Stakeholder Management & Representation

• Represents, communicates and provides decision making on behalf of the executive's office internally and externally, serving as executive proxy to liaise with medical staff leadership, hospital administrators, department chairs, and community partners.
• Ensures effective information flow to and from the executive's office through various channels including leadership team meetings, forums, correspondence, town halls, conferences, and retreats.
• Develops comprehensive presentations from conceptual information to completion, including conducting research on diverse operational topics for varied stakeholder audiences.
• Initiates and coordinates follow-up meetings and communications with key stakeholders on behalf of the executive to ensure timely execution of decisions and initiatives.

Communication & Executive Support

• Prepares key communication documents, presentations, and executive briefings for both external and internal audiences, reflecting operational updates, performance metrics, and strategic priorities.
• In coordination with the executive's marketing team and executive administrative support, monitors organization-wide operational initiatives and priorities, and manages a comprehensive calendar of key events, deadlines, and deliverables across the medical center and affiliated locations.
• In close collaboration with the executive and senior operational leaders, prepares agendas for standing meetings including operational leadership team meetings, hospital administrative meetings, and select board committee meetings; develops presentations and talking points.
• Advises the executive on messaging priorities, agenda management, and ensures optimal allocation of time and resources across competing operational demands.
• Effectively and discreetly manages communications and documents of a highly confidential and sensitive nature, including personnel matters, financial data, and strategic planning information.

Office Management & Administrative Oversight

• In partnership with executive administrative support staff, organizes and manages the executive's office, ensuring efficient office operations, optimal workflow and time efficiencies on behalf of the executive.
• Liaises with the Finance Team to manage and input into the annual operating budget for the executive's office and oversees the portfolio of discretionary funds and operational improvement investments.
• Reviews correspondence and drafts responses for the executive as appropriate or directs items to the appropriate leader for action and follow-up.
• Supervises and mentors administrative residents, fellows, and other staff supporting the executive's office, providing guidance on healthcare operations, leadership development, and professional growth.
• Works closely with executive support staff across the operational leadership team to develop standardized processes and timelines for managing and streamlining information flow and decision-making.

Required Job Qualifications:

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree required. A degree in business administration, healthcare administration, public health, health systems management, or related field is preferred.
• A minimum 6-10 years of healthcare management and leadership experience, with demonstrated success in strategic, operational and project management roles in complex health system environments.
• Experience working at the health system level as well as with a range of different healthcare organizations and provider groups to coordinate and implement system integration.
• Experience working at the executive level, collaborating with complex and diverse operational leadership teams, medical staff leadership, and clinical department leaders.
• Experience as a healthcare senior advisor, executive director-level roles, chief of staff or management consulting.

Core Competencies

• Strategic Planning & Execution: Demonstrated ability to support strategic planning efforts and translate strategy into operational execution in dynamic, complex healthcare environments.
• Financial & Analytical Acumen: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret operational data, financial reports, budgets, regulatory documents, and performance metrics across multiple service lines and facilities.
• Communication Excellence: Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, with ability to craft executive-level communications and present complex information to diverse audiences.
• Project & Program Management: Exceptional organizational and project management skills with proven capability to successfully manage and implement multiple concurrent initiatives across various stakeholders and facilities.
• Leadership & Influence: Thought leadership, executive presence, and ability to influence without direct authority in a matrixed organizational structure.
• Problem-Solving & Critical Thinking: Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities, with ability to quickly assess situations, identify root causes, and recommend solutions.
• Adaptability & Judgment: Flexibility and composure to handle the uncertainties and rapid pace of a large academic medical center; sound judgment in handling confidential and sensitive matters.
• Interpersonal & Collaboration Skills: Professional demeanor with outstanding interpersonal and collaboration skills; ability to build relationships and work effectively with physicians, nurses, administrators, and support staff.
• Priority Management: Ability to prioritize competing demands, negotiate effectively, manage changing deadlines, and maintain focus on highest-impact activities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Academic medical center experience, with exposure to teaching hospital operations and graduate medical education.
• Experience with physician practice management and ambulatory care operations.
• Knowledge of and ability to interpret healthcare regulations, accreditation standards, and quality/safety frameworks.
• Experience with strategic planning methodologies, performance improvement frameworks, and change management principles.
• Master's Degree (MHA or MBA).
• Certification in Project Management.

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.

Location: Chicago, Illinois

Business Unit: Rush Medical Center

Hospital: Rush University Medical Center

Department: Specialty Drug Solutions

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

Shift: Shift 1

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

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

Pay Range: $18.87 - $29.73 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 Pharmacy Technician 2 Certified performs duties such as prescription data entry, labeling, preparing and filling of medication orders for patients of the retail pharmacy. Such medication orders are prepared up to the point of final checking and dispensing by registered pharmacists. Exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and ICARE values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.

Other information:
Required Job Qualifications:
• High School Diploma/GED required.
• Current State of Illinois Pharmacy Technician licensure required.
• Current PTCB Pharmacy Technician Certification (CPhT) required and/or EXCPT
• At least two years of experience in a customer service-oriented pharmacy environment or related field.
• Excellent data entry skills.
• Flexibility with work schedule.
• Good problem solving skills and the ability to work independently and quickly in responding to and resolving a wide range of problems.
• Excellent verbal communication skills.
• Dependable in attendance and job performance.
• Good organizational and time management skills
• Team player with a positive attitude and work ethic.
• Ability to use telephone, computer systems, laminar air flow hoods, copiers, fax machines, calculator and other office equipment as necessary.
Physical Demands:
• Normal office, warehouse and clinical environments.
• May be exposed to certain hazardous materials, including but not limited to blood-borne pathogens, chemotherapeutic agents, cleaning and sanitizing agents.

Responsibilities:
• Recognizes and identifies various classes of drugs and their generic and trade names.
• Assists pharmacists in coordinating and scheduling preparation of sterile admixtures.
• Performs pharmaceutical math with understanding and accuracy, including: fundamental math functions, common apothecary and metric conversions, pharmaceutical dose calculations, and parenteral dose calculations.
• Familiar with abbreviation symbols and equivalents used in pharmacy communications.
• Understands various drugs' storage requirements, dosage forms and compounding techniques. Demonstrates understanding and proficiency of extemporaneous compounding skills.
• Possesses proficient data entry skills. Demonstrates essential computer skills such as order entry, label generation, drug pricing, and third party billing. Prioritizes workload to maintain an efficient workflow.
• Recognizes various billing plan codes and which drugs are covered under these different plans.
• Assists in looking up information to answer general information questions. Refers questions regarding drug information or patient specific questions to a pharmacist.
• Ensures the I.V. preparation room and related equipment are cleaned, calibrated and maintained per organizational policy and procedure.
• Updates/revises patient inventory usage numbers in the computer based on actual usage, change in orders, and communication with other team members.
• Remains alert to customer needs and provides prompt, courteous customer service.
• Responds to and resolves patient/customer problems in an appropriate and timely fashion using proper channels.
• Maintains work area in an organized and orderly fashion, including facing of shelves and returning medications to shelves.
• Checks and maintains adequate supply of stock necessary to fill prescriptions. Orders stock well in advance of running out. Follows up with stock back orders and processes balance-due prescriptions.
• Maintains CE hours required to retain CPhT certification.
• Attends department meetings as scheduled.
• Performs other duties as assigned

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.

Location: Chicago, Illinois / Remote

Business Unit: Rush Medical Center

Hospital: Rush University Medical Center

Department: IT Pt Exprnce & Strat Prtnrshp

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

Shift: Shift 1

Work Schedule: 8 Hr (7:00:00 AM - 3:00:00 PM)

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

Pay Range: $46.07 - $77.40 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:
This position develops, builds, and modifies Epic applications. Writes documentation specifications, fact-finding and analyzes complex results and proposes solutions or recommendations. Builds, configures and/or modifying applications using existing application tools. This role performs highly complex analysis, design, development, testing and support services for Epic applications. Leads and monitors multiple large scale projects within multiple functional departments. Exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures. Exemplifies the Rush mission, vision, and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.

Responsibilities:

• Leads and monitors multiple large-scale projects within multiple functional departments.
• Performs highly complex designs, implements, maintains, and provides ongoing optimization and support for Epic clinical applications.
• Performs workflow assessments, capture business needs, and analyze internal systems to determine functional requirements for optimal utilization of Epic applications.
• Works within cross-functional team and with end-users to achieve application integration to meet clinical needs.
• Performs builds, upgrades, and system enhancements as needed.
• Supports applications throughout all phases of implementation.
• Delivers post-implementation training, support, troubleshooting, and maintenance.
• Configures vendor applications and products.
• Maintains system documentation and develops system specifications and procedures.
• Defines and documents user requirements.
• Applies project planning and project management methodologies.
• Coordinates and leads short duration projects; monitoring project process, progress and results.
• Develops test plans, prepares test data and performs system testing.
• Provides on-site user support during implementations.
• Takes on-call for system application support at scheduled times.
• Audits data entered by end users.
• Troubleshoots and tracks issues and problems.
• Applies systems development methodology to solve problems.
• Handles multiple assignments simultaneously.
• Mentors more junior members of the team.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Job Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree.
• 7 years of Epic application experience.
• An Associate degree and nine (9) years of Epic application experience will be accepted in lieu of a Bachelor’s.
• Epic certification(s).
• Demonstrated ability to effectively utilize system tools to meet functionality needs of users including proficiency with information systems technology such as Microsoft Office Products.
• Experienced planning and organizing day-to-day activities, effectively managing more than one task, and meeting established deadlines.
• Experienced in leading projects, providing expert consultative guidance and direction on change initiatives, effectively dedicating time across more than one project, and meeting established deadlines.
• Experience leading meetings between business stakeholders, technical resources, and third parties for business requirements and technical solutions.
• Experienced working with a diverse, multi-disciplinary team, and interacting with all levels of the organization.
• Detail oriented, strong analytical, organizational, and problem solving skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with technical and clinical audiences.
• Ability to troubleshoot, research, and solve technically challenging problems involving integrated systems.

Preferred Job Qualifications:

• Experience working in a hospital or other health care organization.

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.