Physician - Plastic Surgery - Chicago

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February 23, 2026

Job Description

Plastic Surgery – 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, located in downtown Chicago, seeks a full-time Plastic Surgeon specializing in Complex Microsurgery.

Department Specifics:

· This is an outstanding opportunity for a clinically driven plastic surgeon with advanced microsurgical training to build a robust practice in complex reconstructive surgery.

· The ideal candidate will have expertise in reconstructive microsurgery, complex limb salvage and peripheral nerve surgery procedures.

· The surgeon will join a collaborative team of plastic surgeons and advanced practice providers supporting a broad range of subspecialties, including breast reconstruction, maxillofacial surgery, pediatric plastic surgery, hand surgery, and cosmetic surgery.

· The position offers the opportunity to contribute to a strong academic environment with an established residency and fellowship programs.

· Academic appointment will be at the Assistant, Associate, or Professor level, commensurate with experience and academic accomplishments.

Duties and Responsibilities:

· Provide high-quality, patient-centered care in microsurgical and reconstructive procedures.

· Develop and expand a clinical focus in microvascular reconstruction.

· Contribute to the growth of reconstructive services through collaboration and innovation.

· Provide comprehensive reconstructive care of the upper and lower extremities, including traumatic and post-traumatic reconstruction, oncologic limb reconstruction, limb salvage and complex wound coverage, microsurgical free tissue transfer (as applicable), and nerve, tendon, and soft tissue reconstruction

· Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes.

· Participate in education and mentorship of residents and fellows within ACGME-accredited training programs.

· Contribute to the academic mission through case conferences, lectures, and surgical instruction.

· Participate in scholarly activity and national presentations as appropriate.

· Inpatient clinical care will take place at Rush University Medical Center and Rush Oak Park Hospital. Outpatient care will be delivered at Rush specialty clinics at Rush University Medical Center and Rush North & Harlem, with access to advanced practice provider support and multidisciplinary services.

· Participate in shared call coverage within the Division of Plastic Surgery; rotation is split among the providers and averages one week every 2-3 months.

Qualifications:

· Completion of an ACGME-accredited Plastic Surgery residency.

· Fellowship training in Microsurgery required.

· American Board of Plastic Surgery certification or eligibility.

· Eligibility for medical licensure in Illinois.

· Demonstrated expertise and interest in teaching and academic development

· Commitment to inclusive excellence in clinical and academic environments

· Strong interpersonal and communication skills; ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams

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 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 the 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. We know that the South and West Sides of Chicago have historically been underserved. As a result, there is a 16-year gap in the life expectancy of someone in Chicago’s Loop versus someone in Chicago’s West Side. As the largest employer on Chicago’s West Side, we take it seriously that our institution can change this. As part of our Anchor Mission strategy, we hire, invest, buy and source, and volunteer locally. We’ve invested more than $6 million on the West Side since 2018, and that number continues to grow every year. 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: $350,000 - $698,000

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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    g.Assist in the review of pharmacy policies impacting chemotherapy processes.
    h.Participate in multidisciplinary Clinical Resource Management meetings for areas of specialty.
    Promote and demonstrate rational, cost-effective drug therapy:
    1.The hematology/oncology/SCT pharmacist will:
    a.Develop, implement and monitor hematology/oncology/SCT-related clinical protocols and guidelines.
    b.Identify and implement drug therapy where positive pharmacoeconomic impact could be achieved. The ultimate goal is to develop and assure cost-effective clinical pathways.
    c.Present relevant drug therapies at the hospital Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee and will serve on the Chemotherapy Pharmacy and Therapeutics Subcommittee.
    d.Document clinical interventions and cost-avoidance as part of the pharmacy departmental documentation (I-Vent) program.
    e.Monitor the use of expensive medications to assure use consistent with approved criteria.
    f.Anticipate changes in drug therapy and report the potential impact it will represent to the overall hospital and drug budget.
    Universal Pharmacist Responsibilities:
    1.Order Approval
    2.Staffing (weekday, weekend, and holiday)
    3.Aseptic technique
    4.Document I-vents
    5.Distribution systems (Pyxis, carousels, etc.)
    6.Anticoagulation dosing/monitoring
    7.Antibiotic dosing
    8.Pharmacokinetics
    9.Narcotics
    10.Code blue pager coverage
    11.Crash cart checking

    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.

    Supv Pharmacy

    Location: Chicago, Illinois

    Business Unit: Rush Medical Center

    Hospital: Rush University Medical Center

    Department: RUMC at Copley Pharmacy

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

    Shift: Shift 1

    Work Schedule: 8 Hr (8:00:00 AM - 4:00:00 PM)

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

    Pay Range: $58.29 - $91.81 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 Supervisor, Pharmacy oversees, manages, and directs the pharmacy's clinical and administrative day-to-day operations including appropriate distributive and clinical pharmacy activities and related services as they pertain to providing safe and effective infusion therapies (in accordance with State, Federal, JCAHO and OSHA regulations) for the Lisle Infusion Pharmacy. Exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.

    Other information:
    Required Job Qualifications:
    •Active and in good standing State of Illinois licensure.
    •For out of state candidates, an existing license in home state in good standing and the ability to obtain an IL state license within 30-days of job offer.
    •Excellent clinical, written/verbal communication, precepting pharmacy learners, strong problem-solving skills, experience developing pharmacy services.
    •Completed PharmD.
    •Previous experience leading a multi-professional committee or workgroup.
    •Normal office, warehouse and clinical environments.
    •This is a full time •0 FTE position, First shift, Monday through Friday. The employee must be available during the "core" work hours of 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and must work 40.0 hours each week to maintain full time status. Employees need to be able to work extended hours due to business needs.
    •This position required up to 5% travel.
    Preferred Job Qualifications:
    •PGY1 and PGY2 training (or equivalent training).
    •Board certification (specialty certification, as appropriate).
    •Knowledge of pertinent Information Technology (Epic, Beacon).
    • Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
    • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced healthcare environment.
    • Expertise in medication therapy management, chronic disease state management, and transitions of care.
    • Proficiency with electronic health records (EHR) and other clinical documentation systems.
    Physical Demands:
    •Lifting up to 10 pounds, bending, standing, or sitting on a stool as necessary.
    •Continuous standing and frequent walking.
    •May be exposed to certain hazardous materials, including but not limited to blood-borne pathogens, chemotherapeutic agents, cleaning and sanitizing agents.

    Responsibilities:
    1. Responsible for the direct supervision of the Clinical Pharmacy Specialists and Pharmacy Technicians.
    2. Participates/coordinates orientation and training of pharmacy personnel to include new protocols/products and assures continuing education requirements are maintained.
    3. Guides pharmacy toward achievement of monthly, quarterly, and annual projections based on financial and management objectives.
    4. Coordinates with the Manager - HDM Operations to ensure economic purchase of sufficient inventory of generic and brand name medications and supplies.
    5. Leads staff meetings as needed.
    6. Develops and reinforces the process for review, receipt and verification of new patient orders and documentation of the same on the required order form(s).
    7. Provides consultation and acts as a leading-edge educational resource for inquiries from patients, families, physicians and other healthcare professionals regarding medications and their use.
    8. Develops and maintains policies and procedures, supervises, coordinates, directs and/or participates in the preparation of sterile admixtures, dispenses pharmaceuticals and related supplies and equipment in accordance with federal, state and local laws, standards of practice and JCAHO guidelines which govern the profession of pharmacy.
    9. Maintains pharmacy records in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.
    10. Maintains clinical skills and knowledge of pharmacotherapy by reviewing the literature and attending in-services, seminars and conferences.
    11. Participates in on-call rotation and physician consultations ensuring leading-edge oncology pharmacy insight and dimension are provided.
    12. Performs marketing support functions as requested.
    13. Actively participates in and manages all pharmacy aspects of investigational drug studies, including protocol review, writing drug monographs, and providing drug information to members of the multidisciplinary team.
    14. Actively participates in the operations process from order receipt to dispensing as dictated by production requirements. Utilizes regular interaction in the operations process to refine and/or redefine flow to maximize efficiency and quality of pharmaceutical care provided.
    15. Develops and oversees the orientation/training programs for new personnel and current staff. Participates in the educational activities of Technicians and serves as a preceptor to students exposing them to all aspects of pharmacy practice
    16. Participates in management and inter-departmental meetings as required.
    17. Attends/participates in staff meetings as required.
    18. Performs within the framework of the RUMC/HDM, L.L.C. policies and procedures.

    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.