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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    •Carry out and promote nursing care that is based on latest research findings and constitutes best practice
    •Disseminate evidence-based practice hospital, local, and national level including abstract composition and submission.
    Relationship and Caring
    •Creates an environment, which establishes a caring, therapeutic relationship with patients and families through effective communication, acknowledgement of patient/family perceptions of health and illness and mutual goal setting.
    •Establishes constructive and strategic partnerships with peers, professional nurses, the University, other disciplines and departments to achieve positive clinical and service outcomes.
    •Uses leadership, team building, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills to build partnerships within and across units and departments.
    •Establishes a climate that fosters open communication, values differing points of view and promotes shared governance.
    •Creates, collaborates, and effectively maintains a just culture for all constituents across disciplines provides a safe environment and promotes quality patient care through adherence to established standards of practice.
    •Develops a climate that optimizes the patient and family experience through supportive interactions and patient education
    Critical Thinking
    •Reviews available information obtained by other health care team members.
    •Reviews diagnostics and laboratory data and reports abnormal results to the physician(s) and other appropriate caregivers.
    •Completes assessment and reassessments according to patient need and as outlined by standards of practice.
    •Formulates a plan of care, including the discharge plan, utilizing assessment data and patient, data and the medical plan of care.
    •Goals for patient are realistic, measurable, and developed in conjunction with the patient/family.
    •Considers the physical, cultural, psychosocial, spiritual, age specific and educational needs of the patient in the plan of care.
    •Plan of care is done in collaboration with the patient/family and members of the multidisciplinary team.
    •Reviews and revises the plan of care to reflect changing patient needs based on evaluation of the patient's status. Implements the plan of care through direct patient care, coordination, delegation, and supervision of the activities of the health care team.
    •Provides care based on physician orders and the nursing plan of care, in compliance with policies and procedures, standards of care and regulatory agency requirements.
    •Delegates appropriately and provides nursing supervision in the provision of care to patients by other unlicensed personnel.
    •Promotes continuity of care by accurately and completely communicating to other caregivers the status of patients from whom care is provided.
    •Assists in transporting critical care patients for diagnostic testing/procedures.
    •Evaluates patient progress toward goals and expected outcomes in collaboration with the health care team.
    •Documentation reflects objective/subjective data, nursing interventions and patient's response to treatment. Notes physician orders accurately and in a timely manner.
    Technical Expertise
    •Creates and promotes a culture of safety and accountability.
    •Articulates standards and monitors compliance with the State Nurse Practice Act, State Board of Nursing Regulation, regulatory agency standards and the policies of the organization.
    •Demonstrates information literacy skills in complex decision-making Utilizes clinical information systems, i.e., Epic, Teletracking to promote safety, quality and cost effective care.
    •Strategically plans for ongoing education to acquire new knowledge and skills
    Leadership
    •Translates the nursing and corporate vision and strategic plan into measurable goals and sustainable programs.
    •Creates and maintains a supportive and healthy work environment.
    •Advances practice through the development of innovations incorporating the principles of change.
    •Mentors and coaches nursing staff and creates an environment of professional growth.
    •Serves as a role model whose beliefs, attitudes and actions support unit leadership and goals.
    •Demonstrates proficient leadership skills at the unit level.
    •Demonstrates accountability for own professional practice, including progress toward achievement of annual goals.
    •Actively seeks opportunities to gain knowledge and advanced clinical and leadership skills

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