Physician - Pediatrics - Endocrinology

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March 12, 2026

Job Description

Pediatric Endocrinologist – Clinical Faculty

Rush University Medical Center

Chicago, IL

The Department of Pediatrics at Rush University Medical Center, a nationally recognized clinical and academic institution, and the teaching hospital for Rush Medical and Nursing Colleges, located in downtown Chicago, invites applications for the position of Pediatric Endocrinologist.

This is an exceptional opportunity to join an established and growing pediatric endocrinology division at a leading academic medical center. We are seeking a physician who is passionate about providing comprehensive endocrine care to children and adolescents across multiple Rush locations.

Position Details

The successful candidate will:

  • Join a collaborative team of 2 faculty members and 1 Advanced Practice Provider, contributing to both clinical excellence and academic growth.
  • Provide clinical care across multiple Rush locations, including the downtown Chicago campus, Rush Copley Medical Center in Aurora, and North Riverside, delivering both inpatient and outpatient services
  • Diagnose, treat, and manage the full spectrum of pediatric endocrine conditions, including diabetes, thyroid disorders, growth disorders, pubertal abnormalities, Turner syndrome, and other hormonal conditions
  • Work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary care team including psychologists, registered dieticians, certified diabetes care and education specialists (CDCES), and other pediatric subspecialists
  • Participate in the education and training of pediatric residents, medical students, and fellows in the joint UIC/Rush Pediatric Endocrinology Fellowship Program
  • Contribute to scholarly activities, including research, quality improvement initiatives, and community engagement
  • Participate in division administrative responsibilities and strategic planning for program growth.

Qualifications

· MD or DO required

· Active/unrestricted medical license or eligible to license in the state of Illinois required

· Completion of an accredited Pediatric Endocrinology fellowship program

· BC/BE in Pediatrics and Pediatric Endocrinology

· Demonstrated commitment to clinical excellence, education, and scholarly activities

· Strong interpersonal and communication skills with ability to work effectively in a team-based environment

· Mid to senior-level experience preferred

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: $195,500 - $251,000

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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