Lead Advanced Practice Provider - Convenient Care - Chicago Suburbs (Aurora)

Location: Aurora, Illinois

Hospital: Rush Copley Medical Center

Department: General Surgery - Copley

Work Type: Full Time

General Surgery – 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 General Surgeon.  

We are seeking a Board Eligible / Board Certified General Surgeon to join our established practice in the western suburbs of Chicago.

Department/division specifics:

• Bread and butter elective general surgery practice consisting of 4 surgeons and 2 APPs; recruiting for future state of 5 surgeons and 4 APPs
• Level II trauma center, inpatient census 25-30 patients per day
• Strong network of primary care providers and specialists on staff 

Duties & Responsibilities:

• High volume operative practice with 12 hours clinic per week
• Shared practice call schedule of 1 day per week and rotating 1:5 weekends

• Trauma call is required and rotated 1:5
• Clinic conveniently located on the hospital campus 

Required Qualifications:

•  Applicants should have proficiency in robotic-assisted procedures
• Medical Degree (MD or DO) from an accredited medical institution
• Board-eligible or certified in General Surgery
• Valid Illinois medical license or ability to obtain licensure

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 regional 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 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 an elite medical community recognized yearly for excellence in patient care, medical discovery and clinical expertise. We are committed to fostering and sustaining a climate and culture wherein all staff, faculty, patients, and students thrive. 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. Additionally, Rush has been named as one of the nation’s "Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion" for past six consecutive years. 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. As part of our Anchor Mission strategy, we hire, invest, buy and source, and volunteer locally. And, of course, we continue to provide excellent patient care for everyone who comes to Rush.

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: $420,000 - $580,000

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.

Location: Chicago, Illinois

Business Unit: Rush Medical Center

Hospital: Rush University Medical Center

Department: Diag Srvcs-Administration

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

Shift: Rotating

Work Schedule: 8 Hr (6:00 AM - 9:30 PM)

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

Pay Range: $16.48 - $25.96 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 role will provide patient greeting and/or reception functions for the various areas across the Diagnostic Services areas. This role will also manage the scheduling of inpatients in a manner that minimizes the time between order placement and exam completion, import and catalogue external images into the PACS system and provide daily reports relevant to operations. As a Patient Coordinator, understands and integrates into the delivery of patient care in regards to their growth and development process. The position actively supports the Hospital’s and Department’s Continuous Quality Improvement and customer service goals, individually and as an effective team member. Exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and ICARE values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures

Other information:
Job Qualifications:
•Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
•Ability to perform multiple tasks at one time, good organizational skills.
•Ability to participate in the training of new staff
•Working knowledge of department and Medical Center preferred but not necessary

Responsibilities:
•Communicates outpatient arrivals and waiting issues to technical sections.
•Documents the arrival time of the outpatients in the Radiology Information System.
•Performs check-in process for outpatients, including assistance with orders, wristbands and labels.
•Confirms demographic information for outpatients.
•Creates, edits and scans patient registration documents.
•Obtains e-signature for HIPAA and Financial Responsibility Agreement.
•Edits patient visit number for billing accuracy.
•Assumes ownership of patients and family members in the waiting areas, ensuring they are communicated to and are aware of status of procedures and delays.
•Assists with escorting patients to the technical areas for their appointments.
•Schedule inpatient Radiology procedures in a manner that minimizes turnaround time (order placement – exam complete) and maximizes resource utilization. Initiate consultation where necessary.
•Negotiate scheduling of STAT procedures.
•Acquire transport/dispatch information.
•Enter dispatch info into transport system for all inpatient studies.
•Coordinate the scheduling of multiple exams across sections within Radiology in a manner that minimizes the number of trips to the department for the patient.
•Participates in the training of new hires or the cross-training of staff to new and/or revised procedures.
•Applies departmental and Medical Center procedures and guidelines for scheduling and phone etiquette.
•Reviews radiology orders for completeness of information.
•Assists with appointment confirmation calls.
•Processes importing of external images into the institutions PACS archive as per workflow and policy,

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: Diag Srvcs-Administration

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

Shift: Rotating

Work Schedule: 8 Hr (6:00 AM - 9:30 PM)

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

Pay Range: $16.48 - $25.96 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 role will provide patient greeting and/or reception functions for the various areas across the Diagnostic Services areas. This role will also manage the scheduling of inpatients in a manner that minimizes the time between order placement and exam completion, import and catalogue external images into the PACS system and provide daily reports relevant to operations. As a Patient Coordinator, understands and integrates into the delivery of patient care in regards to their growth and development process. The position actively supports the Hospital’s and Department’s Continuous Quality Improvement and customer service goals, individually and as an effective team member. Exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and ICARE values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures

Other information:
Job Qualifications:
•Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
•Ability to perform multiple tasks at one time, good organizational skills.
•Ability to participate in the training of new staff
•Working knowledge of department and Medical Center preferred but not necessary

Responsibilities:
•Communicates outpatient arrivals and waiting issues to technical sections.
•Documents the arrival time of the outpatients in the Radiology Information System.
•Performs check-in process for outpatients, including assistance with orders, wristbands and labels.
•Confirms demographic information for outpatients.
•Creates, edits and scans patient registration documents.
•Obtains e-signature for HIPAA and Financial Responsibility Agreement.
•Edits patient visit number for billing accuracy.
•Assumes ownership of patients and family members in the waiting areas, ensuring they are communicated to and are aware of status of procedures and delays.
•Assists with escorting patients to the technical areas for their appointments.
•Schedule inpatient Radiology procedures in a manner that minimizes turnaround time (order placement – exam complete) and maximizes resource utilization. Initiate consultation where necessary.
•Negotiate scheduling of STAT procedures.
•Acquire transport/dispatch information.
•Enter dispatch info into transport system for all inpatient studies.
•Coordinate the scheduling of multiple exams across sections within Radiology in a manner that minimizes the number of trips to the department for the patient.
•Participates in the training of new hires or the cross-training of staff to new and/or revised procedures.
•Applies departmental and Medical Center procedures and guidelines for scheduling and phone etiquette.
•Reviews radiology orders for completeness of information.
•Assists with appointment confirmation calls.
•Processes importing of external images into the institutions PACS archive as per workflow and policy,

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: Care Management

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

Shift: Shift 1

Work Schedule: 8 Hr (8:30:00 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: $27.47 - $43.27 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 Social Worker Care Manager LSW 1 works with the Social Work Care Manager 2, Social Work Care Manager 3, Care Management Social Work Director, RN Care Managers, physician practices, persons/families, as well as inpatient and outpatient teams to facilitate effective care management, coordination of services at the appropriate level of care, and implement sustainable transition plans. The SW CM 1 contribute to the team's effectiveness by coordinating person centric transitional care plans, resolving barriers, and addressing in-depth psychosocial needs. They manage a complex caseload, actively support performance improvement initiatives, and function to provide effective communication between persons, physician practices, the hospital, and the community. Exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.

Other information:
Required Job Qualifications:
•Master's Degree in Social Work from an accredited university.
•Current license in Illinois as a Social Worker, LSW OR proof of a pending license obtained within 90 days of hire required. Employee will be subject to demotion or termination if licensure is not obtained within the given timeframe.
•Ability to perform all job components and serve as a team resource for clinically complex cases within their professional (social work) expertise.
•Experience as a health care provider for the neonate, pediatric, adolescent, adult and /or geriatric patient, and knowledge in care management, discharge planning, social service, are usually.
•Experience related to psychosocial issues, crisis management, conflict resolution, and person centered planning and care transitions.
•Skilled educator and communicator.
•Excellent interpersonal and team building skills, and ability to collaborate effectively with physicians, nurses, and other staff.
•Process improvement skills, ability to perform tasks independently, prioritize workload, problem-solve, and analyze data.
•Strong working knowledge of computer databases, electronic medical record systems, and info technology.
•Willingness to maintain flexible work hours, assume other duties as assigned.
•Maintains professional growth and meets licensure/CEU requirements by attendance at various internal/external meetings, seminars, workshops.
•Willingness to present information to peers, team, etc.
Preferred Job Qualifications:
•LCSW or commitment to obtain.
Physical Demands:
•Ability to travel throughout the Medical Center.
Disclaimer: The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements.

Responsibilities:
1.Has a specialized knowledge, education and experience in the fields of human behavior, psychology and problem solving. They will be responsible for managing complex patient caseloads.
2.Provide comprehensive psychosocial assessments on their patients.
3.Educate patients on the levels of heath care; entitlements; and community resources.
4.Helping patients and families adjust to hospital admission; possible role changes; exploring emotional/social responses to illness and treatment.
5.Promoting communication and collaboration among health care team members.
6.Educating hospital staff on patient psychosocial issues.
7.Coordinating patient discharge and continuity of care planning and throughput.
8.Ensuring communication and understanding about post-hospital care among patient, family and health care team members.
9.Advocating for patient and family needs and facilitating referrals for continuity of care.
10.Documents all activities in a comprehensive, appropriate manner.
11.Referral to legal services.
12.Facilitating support groups if appropriate.
13.Provides leadership, support and clinical expertise within Care Management teams to achieve outcomes.
14.Functions as a role model within the team. Demonstrates ownership of the person centered plan, complex psychosocial issues and anticipated outcomes. Provides proactive planning, coordinated transition plans, and implements readmission avoidance strategies. Serves as a resource to physicians, nurses, peers and CM staff in managing complex cases and resolving issues.
15.Provides leadership and facilitates communication within the inpatient and cross continuum teams to assure effective sustainable care transitions from hospital to home, within community care settings, and/or to supplement care for high risk patients.
16.Supports team education and training functions related to complex psychosocial issues and transitions in care coordination. Conducts education for staff including care managers, liaisons, nurses, physicians and allied health professionals, as requested.
17.Implements effective communication between inpatient units, care management team, physicians, nurses, pharmacy, persons/families, Health & Aging, and external providers.
18.Coordinates interdisciplinary conferences, serves on committees and leads work groups to address psychosocial/care coordination issues. Effectively responds to Abuse & Neglect calls.
19.Models and maintains a quality based proactive person centered approach to achieve department and institutional goals and process improvements.
20.Models a person centered approach to support to the treatment team, person/family directed plans and engagement. Supports customer satisfaction among persons, families, physicians, external case managers, payers, vendors, and inpatient staff.
21.Participates in research to evaluate project initiatives.
22.Applies evidenced based practice.

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: 1201 W Harrison St, Chicago, Illinois 60607

Business Unit: Child & Family Connections #11

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

Work Schedule: Hybrid: 2 Days Onsite, 3 Days Remote

The Service Coordinator works with families located in Chicago's north side neighborhoods, up to and including Evanston and requires travel to these locations.

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

Pay Range: $20.19 - $31.80 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 Service Coordinator I with Child and Family Connections assists in determining eligibility for designated services and enables families to receive their rights, procedural safeguards, and services that are authorized under the state’s early intervention program. The Service Coordinator builds relationships that include providing information to families and coordinating information among multiple service providers. The service coordinator maximizes the use of existing resources and refers families to any other needed services, tailoring the unique circumstances of each individual child and family. The Service Coordinator exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.

Other information:
Required Job Qualifications:
•Bachelor’s degree in a related human service field such as early childhood special education, social work or psychology.
•Must meet requirements to obtain Illinois Department of Human Services Part C Early Intervention Service Coordination Credential.
•Successful completion of state-sponsored Service Coordinator, Systems Overview, and Cornerstone trainings are required.
•Ability to gather information, format reports, and present outcome of work assigned.
•Interpersonal skills are integral to the position and the ability to coordinate activities with many disciplines toward one goal is essential.
•Case management experience is essential.
•Good time management skills and the ability to work independently are required.
•Demonstrates knowledge of the developmental, physical, psychosocial, medical and cultural needs of children and families.
•Demonstrates excellent organizational and case management abilities.
•Ability to work with different cultures and aid family with various barriers to care is essential.
•Physical: able to be active and travel. Use of personal car required.
•Mental: able to understand complex diagnosis and treatment information and use deductive reasoning.
•Social: collaborates and supports the objectives of the Child and Family Connections grant.
Preferred Job Qualifications:
•Knowledge of the developmental, physical, psychosocial, and cognitive development of children 0-3 years is preferred.
•Basic knowledge of typical/atypical child development is preferred.
Disclaimer:
The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements

Responsibilities:
•Provides direction to families on the early intervention system in the state and local area, including their rights and availability of services.
•Assists families in identifying available service options, including the availability of advocacy services.
•Gathers all pertinent medical, developmental and social information for the child and family and coordinates the performance of evaluations and assessments in a timely manner.
•Facilitates and participates in the development, review, evaluation and maintenance of Individualized Family Service Plans (IFSP).
•Coordinates and monitors the ongoing delivery of services to ensure that all resources are being utilized and the IFSP goals are being addressed.
•Gathers all pertinent family insurance and income documentation and assists families in understanding fee and insurance usage in the early intervention system.
•Maintains the child’s CFC record in a clear, complete format following DHS and Rush policy, including correspondence and case notes.
•Facilitates the development and implementation of transition plans, including school or other services as appropriate.
•Communicates effectively within the hospital and department, as well as with families, community providers and the Department of Human Services.
•Responsible for personal and professional growth and development.

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 Group

Hospital: Rush University Medical Center

Department: Ped Lurie Affiliation - Clinic

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 AM)

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

Pay Range: $23.00 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:
Job Summary:
The Medical Assistant is responsible for assisting Physicians, Mid-Level Practitioners, and Registered Nurses with the evaluation, management, and treatment of patients in an ambulatory care setting. The Medical Assistant assumes responsibility for maintaining patient flow, the upkeep of exam and treatment rooms, and performing basic skills such as vital signs and point of care testing. In addition, the Certified Medical Assistant will administer intramuscular injections, immunizations, small volume nebulizer treatment, over-the-counter medications under the direction of a Physician. The individual who holds this position exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures, including complying with all Rush University Medical Group Customer Service Standards.

Other information:
Required Job Qualifications:
•High school diploma/GED required.
•Current Clinical Medical Assistant Certification by AAMA, AMT, NCCT, NAHP, AAH, or NHA required (includes principles and techniques of injections and medication administration).
•Current CPR Certification.
•Computer skills.
•Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
•Excellent customer service skills.
•Excellent organizational skills
Preferred Job Qualifications:
•Graduate of an Accredited Medical Assistant Program.
•One year clinical experience.
•Phlebotomy experience.
•Epic Ambulatory experience.
Physical Demands:
Competencies:
Disclaimer: The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive

Responsibilities:
Job Responsibilities:
1.Coordinates and maintains organized patient flow.
2.Performs patient intake: vital signs, height and weight, reason for visit, interim history, allergies, medication lists, and other interventions as required.
3.Prepares patient for exam based on reason for visit.
4.Prepares and supports patient and assists provider with procedures.
5.Reviews appointment schedules and ensures all patient charts are available for the visit.
6.Reviews patient charts and ensures that all ancillary reports and required paperwork are available to the provider at the time of visit.
7.Performs basic lab and testing procedures according to standards.
8.Performs phlebotomy and EKGs.
9.Administers immunizations as ordered by Physician.
10.Administers RUMG approved intramuscular or subcutaneous medications after competency has been assessed, verified and documented.
11.Performs nebulizer treatments in the clinic setting after competency has been assessed, verified and documented.
12.Performs Tuberculin skin testing upon the order of the Physician.
13.Demonstrates appropriate population specific techniques with patients.
14.Documents administration of over-the-counter medications and/or other medications in Epic per policy or protocol.
15.Cleans, prepares and stocks exam rooms, treatment rooms, and workstations.
16.Calls patients regarding test results and medical instruction under the direction of a Physician.
17.Calls in medication refills under the direction of a Physician or protocol.
18.Documents patient care information in the outpatient medical record according to standards.
19.Assists with scheduling of patient tests, procedures, and follow-up appointments.
20.Assists in the care, cleaning, and sterilization of equipment and instruments.
21.Maintains the inventory of medical and linen supplies.
22.Maintains quality control for equipment.
23.Provides cross coverage to other clinical areas as assigned.
24.Participates in quality improvement projects.
25.Maintains compliance with The Joint Commission (TJC) standards and other regulatory bodies.
26.May have Unit specific duties as needed.

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.