Physician - Neurological Sciences - General Neurology - Chicago (Oak Park)

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September 10, 2024

Job Description

Location: Oak Park, IL

Hospital: Rush Oak Park Hospital

Department: Neurological Sciences

General Neurology – Clinical Faculty/Physician

Rush Oak Park Hospital

Oak Park, IL

Rush Oak Park Hospital, in Oak Park, Illinois, part of the Rush University System for Health network of hospitals, invites application for the position of General Neurologist.

Department/division specifics:

  • Rush’s Neurology programs are nationally ranked and allow a unique opportunity to collaborate clinically with over 100 faculty spanning the neurologic subspecialties
  • Teach with over 40 residents and fellows including an MS specific fellowship
  • Our Neurology and Neurosurgery program is currently ranked 7th in U. S. & World News for specialty programs
  • Boasts a strong research infrastructure allowing faculty to thrive in their research pursuits
  • Rush has made a commitment to significantly grow the already robust neuroscience program and footprint regionally and nationally, including with a new ambulatory building

Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Flexibility to work in both inpatient and outpatient settings depending on specialization and career focus.
  • Faculty appointment at Rush University Medical Center
  • Teaching and research opportunities are also available if desired by the candidate

Qualifications:

  • Graduate of an ACGME-accredited Neurology Residency Program
  • Board Certified (BC) or Board Eligible (BE) in Neurology
  • Demonstrate outstanding clinical skills and dedication to high-quality patient care

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 Oak Park Hospital has provided exceptional health care in Chicago's western suburbs for more than a century. Part of Rush University System for Health, Rush Oak Park combines the convenience and personal touch of a community hospital with the technology and expertise of one of the nation's top academic health centers. Easily accessible by CTA, Metra and bus lines, Rush Oak Park Hospital serves the vibrant and diverse Oak Park and surrounding communities. With 185 beds, Rush Oak Park provides care for more than 40,000 patients per year.

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: $ 296,700 - $ 399,900

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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