Physician - General Internal Medicine - E&A - Chicago, IL

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November 09, 2026

Job Description

General Internal Medicine – 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, is seeking a passionate, patient-centered Primary Care Physician to join the medical group at Earvolino & Associates, an on-campus General Internal Medicine outpatient clinic located at Rush’s downtown Chicago, IL campus.

 

This role blends top-tier academic medicine with high-impact clinical care. As a faculty member within the Rush University System for Health, you will actively shape the future of medicine through teaching and clinical innovation while managing a complex, diverse adult patient panel.

 

Position Details

· Rush Medical Group’s General Internal Medicine physicians offer comprehensive health care for adult and geriatric populations from acute illness to chronic medical issues.

· The practice provides comprehensive primary care in a busy and supportive environment with established systems and a team of 4 General Internal Medicine physicians and 3 Advanced Practice Providers.

· Full-time,100% outpatient Primary Care faculty opportunity for a dedicated clinician-educator.

· Clinic hours of operation: Monday - Thursday 7:00 am – 6:00 pm, Friday 7:00 am – 5:00 pm, Saturday 8:00 am – 12:00 pm, Sunday closed.

· Each physician has 1 dedicated medical assistant, and the practice is staffed with 2 onsite RNs and an onsite lab.

· Flexible scheduling with 32 scheduled clinic hours per week requiring one early day per week starting at 7:00 am, one late day per week ending at 6:00 pm, and 10 half-day Saturday shifts annually (with comp time during that week).

· Call responsibility: Home-only call, shared amongst clinic physicians and APPs - 1 full week approximately every 8 weeks

· Comprehensive practice support:

o Centralized nurse triage for all incoming calls

o Pharmacy support for chronic condition management and anticoagulation

o Centralized refill pool staffed by nurses

o Care management support

o Social work support

o Administrative support from the clinical team with tasks such as prior authorization

o Centralized and local population health and clinical quality management support

o Inboxologist support

Key Responsibilities:

· Provide comprehensive, person-centered primary care including

o First-line diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic medical conditions

o Preventive care

o Coordination of subspecialty care

o Reproductive and womens’ healthcare

· Build lasting, longitudinal relationships as a trusted partner in your patients’ health

· Engage in the education and preceptorship of medical students and GIM residents

· Collaborate with a supportive, interdisciplinary care team to deliver high-quality patient care

· Participate in quality improvement initiatives

· Maintain accurate and timely electronic medical record documentation

· Participate in call rotation to ensure continuity of care for patients

Qualifications:

    • Medical Degree (MD or DO) from an accredited medical institution
    • Board-eligible or certified in Internal Medicine
    • Valid IL medical license or ability to obtain licensure
    • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
    • Dedicated to true team-based 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 is recognized both for clinical excellence and as a top employer. U. S. News & World Report placed Rush on its Best Hospitals Honor Roll for 2026–2027, ranking it among the top 50 of more than 4,500 hospitals evaluated and No. 1 among Illinois and Chicago-area hospitals. Vizient awarded Rush its Quality Leadership Award, marking the 13th consecutive year the health system has ranked among the top 10 of 99 academic medical centers nationwide. On the workplace side, Modern Healthcare named Rush one of the Best Places to Work in Healthcare in 2026, citing its culture, financial rewards, and training and advancement opportunities, while Becker's Hospital Review similarly included Rush University System for Health on its 2026 list of top places to work in healthcare, pointing to culture, comprehensive compensation and benefits, and extensive mental health resources as key factors.

     

    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

     

    Assistant Professor – Associate Professor: $245,000 - $330,000 Total Cash Compensation

    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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