Physician - Endocrinology - Chicago (Oak Park)

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September 04, 2024

Job Description

Endocrinologist – Physician

Rush Medical Group

Oak Park, IL

Rush Oak Park Hospital, in Oak Park, Illinois, part of the Rush University System for Health network of hospitals, invites applications for the position of Endocrinologist within the Center for Diabetes and Endocrine Care.

You’ll have the opportunity to build a rewarding endocrinology practice within a collaborative, physician-focused environment that values clinical excellence, teamwork, and professional growth.

This is an excellent opportunity for an endocrinologist seeking a balanced and diverse practice with strong specialty support, access to advanced technology, and the ability to make a meaningful impact within a growing program.

Position Highlights:

·Primarily outpatient-focused practice with inpatient consultative responsibilities.

·Manage a diverse patient population including diabetes, pituitary and adrenal disorders, PCOS, and osteoporosis.

·Work alongside experienced Advanced Practice Providers, diabetes nurses, certified diabetes educators, and dedicated support staff who help optimize workflow and patient care.

·Collaborate closely with Endocrine Surgery and Otolaryngology in a highly integrated care model.

·Access to state-of-the-art ultrasound technology onsite.

·Supportive leadership team invested in physician engagement, career development, and long-term success.

·Academic health system environment with opportunities for teaching, mentorship, and professional growth, if desired.

Qualifications:

·Board Certified or Board Eligible in Endocrinology

·Commitment to delivering compassionate, high-quality patient care

·Strong communication and collaboration skills

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 Oak Park Hospital has provided exceptional health care in Chicago's western suburbs for more than a century. Part of Rush University System for Health, Rush Oak Park combines the convenience and personal touch of a community hospital with the technology and expertise of one of the nation's top academic health centers. Easily accessible by CTA, Metra and bus lines, Rush Oak Park Hospital serves the vibrant and diverse Oak Park and surrounding communities. With 185 beds, Rush Oak Park provides care for more than 40,000 patients per year.

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: $248,000 – $332,000

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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