Physician - ObGyn Vice Chair of Clinical Operations - Chicago

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January 07, 2026

Job Description

Obstetrics & Gynecology – Clinical Faculty/Physician

Vice Chair of Clinical Operations

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, invites applications for the position of Vice Chair of Clinical Operations.

 Department Overview

The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Rush University Medical Center is a nationally ranked, comprehensive academic department committed to excellence in patient care, education, research, and health equity.

Department/Division specifics:

• Faculty Size: 42 physicians

• Clinical Divisions: General OB/GYN, Maternal Fetal Medicine, Hospitalist Obstetricians, Minimally Invasive

Gynecology, Urogynecology, Gynecologic Oncology, Complex Family Planning

• Training programs: OB/GYN Residency and Complex Family Planning Fellowship

• National Ranking: #34 Gynecology program by U.S. News & World Report

• Clinical Sites: Inpatient unit has 10 L&D rooms, 32 beds and 8 ambulatory sites across the region

Position Summary
The Vice Chair serves as the department’s primary liaison for hospital and clinical operations, supporting quality, safety, access, and operational excellence.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
• Liaison with hospital and Rush Medical Group leadership on clinical operations
• Lead operational initiatives
• Develop systems for issue identification and resolution
• Participate in hospital and departmental committees
• Support inpatient and outpatient operational performance

Qualifications:
• Medical Degree (MD or DO) from an accredited medical institution
• Board Certified in Obstetrics & Gynecology

• Minimum 10 years academic experience
• Associate Professor or Professor rank preferred

• Valid Illinois medical license or ability to obtain licensure

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: $341,000 - $468,000 (Associate Professor)

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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