Physician - Pediatric Infectious Disease - RUMC

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August 13, 2026

Job Description

Pediatric Infectious Diseases Physician -- Clinical Faculty

Rush University Medical Center

Chicago, IL

The Department of Pediatrics, Division of Pediatric Infectious Diseases 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 part-time BC/BE Pediatric Infectious Diseases Physician to join their faculty at Rush's downtown campus in Chicago, IL.

The Division of Pediatric Infectious Diseases at Rush provides comprehensive consultative and continuity care for infants, children and adolescents with routine and complex infections at Rush University Medical Center. The Division supports a robust antimicrobial stewardship program and works closely with the hospital Infection Control team.

This dynamic role offers the opportunity to join a small but impactful team in expanding patient access to expert infectious diseases care throughout the Chicagoland region, offering advanced care for all types of infections including congenital infections, opportunistic infections, and immunocompromised patients including those with HIV and malignancies.

Position Details

● Provide direct patient care for routine and complex infectious diseases conditions in both inpatient and outpatient pediatric settings at 0.5 FTE (part-time)

● Support the pediatric Infection Control team and serve as a liaison to local public health entities

● Teach and mentor medical students and residents in pediatric infectious diseases medicine via the patient care experience

● Participate in departmental academic inquiry/didactic sessions including lectures and case conferences

● Substantial opportunities for research support and collaborations with multiple service lines available

● Eligible for faculty appointment at Rush Medical College at the level commensurate with experience and accomplishments

● Perfect opportunity for academically-focused physicians ready to make their mark and build something extraordinary in pediatric infectious diseases

Qualifications

● Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) required

● Eligible to be licensed to practice Medicine in the state of Illinois required

● Completion of an accredited Pediatric Infectious Diseases fellowship program

● Board Certified or Board Eligible in Pediatric Infectious Diseases

● Willing and able to travel between clinical locations to serve our growing patient population

Rush University System for Health (RUSH) 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

Assistant Professor – Associate Professor: $192,000 - $260,000

Assistant Professor – Professor: $192,000 - $300,000

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 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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