Location: 1520 W Harrison St, Chicago, Illinois 60607

Business Unit: RUSH MD Anderson Cancer Center

Department: Infusion Services

Work Type: Full-Time - 40 Hours per week (1. 0 FTE)

Work Schedule: Four 10-Hour Shifts per week - Monday to Friday

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

Pay Range: $54.42 - $97.41 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 Clinical Manager, RN, under the leadership of both the Director of Operations and Medical Director, will be responsible for the ongoing clinical and operational functionality of the practice (operations, workflows, quality and patient experience). Exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.

Other information:
Required Job Qualifications:
•Bachelor's Degree in Nursing required.
•Current State of Illinois RN licensure required. Current State of IN licensure required for those working in Indiana.
•National nursing certification required within one year of hire.
•Five years healthcare, hospital or patient care delivery experience.
•Displays commitment to delivering superior patient experience.
•Strong communicator with ability to influence provider and staff.
•Ability to identify, troubleshoot and resolve problems in a complex environment.
Preferred Job Qualifications:
•Master's Degree
•Experience in healthcare operations or ambulatory setting.

Responsibilities:
Job Responsibilities:
1.Provides input towards strategic and long term operational planning.
2.Escalates issues that impact strategy to Director.
3.Supports providers in the delivery of exceptional care.
4.Works with the leadership team to monitor and address patient experience feedback.
5.Review, research and resolve practice specific patient complaints and concerns.
6.Understands and supports providers' productivity challenges and implements practices and workflow changes to alleviate them.
7.Operationalizes institution and department change initiatives and implements approved changes at Practice level.
8.Responsible for converting organizational goals into practice specific goals and drives the goal implementation, including policy revisions and Practice specific quality improvement initiatives.
9.Monitors practice level key performance indicators, scorecards, patient feedback, quality results, patient safety goals, environment of care and financial reports to ensure the Practice remains on course to meet or exceed operational goals.
10.Interprets data and understands how to respond to maximize Practice performance.
11.Identify trends, and underlying issues and institutes resolutions.
12.Motivates staff to perform at their highest level and effectively holds staff accountable for delivery of high quality services including patient care, access and satisfaction.
13.Hires strong talent with appropriate competencies and skill mix.
14.Ensures appropriate staffing in all areas including providing staff training, competency development, orientation and recognition.
15.Direct reports include clinical, lead/charge staff and other non-physician staff.
16.Monitors staff and physician satisfaction and makes recommendations to improve work culture as necessary.
17.Maintain regular, two-way communication with staff to support their achievement of strong performance in support of the practice goals, supports their personal developmental goals and concerns and builds an understanding of Rush and the practice.
18.Responsible for achievement of all compliance, regulatory, joint commission, ECOG/UNOS/OSHA adherence and other regulatory body requirements.
19.Must understand and effectively use EPIC, all systems and software databases to achieve goals.
20.Maintains effective, collaborative working relationships with other RUMG departments and related practices for best practices, workflow, policy and process feedback.
21.Representative on RUMG committees or cross-departmental team to design and implement common standards.
22.Manage availability of resources/supplies.
23.Monitors patterns in purchasing supplies and ensures timely processing of payments and invoices.
24.Serves as a role model whose attitudes and actions support Practice leadership and goals.
25.Acts as a role model and champion for ICARE and employee engagement as well as the patient centered/patient first care model.
26.Keeps up with current development and trends in the area of expertise.

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.

Clinical Faculty - Gastroenterology

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 Gastroenterology Faculty in the Division of Digestive Diseases & Nutrition’s Section of Gastroenterology.  

• This position will have shared practice locations at Rush University Medical Center in downtown Chicago and Rush Oak Park Hospital in Oak Park, Illinois.
• We are looking for applicants at the Assistant or Associate Professor rank with an interest in general gastroenterology. Academic appointments will be in the College of Medicine of Rush University. 
• The Section of Gastroenterology is part of the Digestive Diseases Service Line which integrates clinical care, teaching, and research efforts to advance the subspecialty. 
• The faculty are part of an integrated team of clinicians and researchers who also collaborate with allergy/immunology (GI/adverse reactions to food clinic), colorectal surgery and oncology (a comprehensive clinic for gastrointestinal cancers), bariatric surgery, ENT, pathology, and neurology.

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 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. Opportunities for increased compensation based on exceeding productivity targets. Additional compensation may include sign-on and retention bonuses and relocation allowances. We also offer a comprehensive benefits package. 

Pay Range: $ 377,870 - $ 587,240 

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.

General Gastroenterology Advanced Practice Provider

Rush University Medical Center

Downtown Chicago & Rush Oak Park Hospital

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 General Gastroenterology Advanced Practice Provider. As a part of the Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Digestive Diseases & Nutrition, Section of Gastroenterology, this role will function Monday through Friday, no weekends, no holidays, and no call. The practice location will be shared between Rush University Medical Center and Rush Oak Park Hospital.

These providers will be trained in a subspecialty of Gastroenterology including pancreas, high risk cancer screening, and motility along with seeing a panel of general GI patients.

Rush University System for Health 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.

The Rush system includes Rush University Medical Center, Rush University, Rush Copley Medical Center and Rush Oak Park Hospital, as well as numerous 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. 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. 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. Rush has built a strong Office of Community Health Equity and Engagement, and we founded the RUSH BMO Institute of Health Equity. 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.

Join Rush and become part of one of the nation’s best healthcare systems.

Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits learn more at our Rush benefits page.

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.

 Gastroenterology - Clinical Faculty/Physician

Rush University Medical Center 

Chicago, IL

• This position will have shared practice locations at Rush University Medical Center in Downtown Chicago and at Rush Oak Park Hospital in Oak Park, Illinois.  
• Qualified applicants must have demonstrated excellent qualifications in clinical care and education.  
• Candidates must be MD/DO physician trained and be board certified or board eligible in Gastroenterology. 

Rush Gastroenterology offers one of the most comprehensive programs in the Midwest to diagnose and treat the full spectrum of gastrointestinal (GI) diseases and disorders. Our multidisciplinary practice consists of some of the nation's top GI physicians, three interventional endoscopists, a specialized gastrointestinal dietitian and a gastrointestinal psychologist. 

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. 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. 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. Rush has built a strong Office of Community Health Equity and Engagement, and we founded the RUSH BMO Institute of Health Equity. 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. Opportunities for increased compensation based on exceeding productivity targets. Additional compensation may include sign-on and retention bonuses and relocation allowances. We also offer a comprehensive benefits package.

Pay Range: $ 377,870 - $ 587,240

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.

Advanced Practice Provider - Emergency Medicine (CDU)

Rush University Medical Center

Chicago (Downtown)

Rush University Medical Center presents an exciting opportunity for an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to work in our Emergency Medicine as a Hospitalist managing patients in the ED.

The Rush University Medical Center Department of Emergency Medicine and Division of Hospital Medicine jointly seek multiple Advanced Practice Providers (APP) who are boarded-certified and trained to manage the care of adult patients waiting to be admitted to inpatient units. This role will assume primary responsibility for multiple patients at any given time. The main responsibilities include the monitoring of patient status, managing medications, ordering additional tests, reviewing results and managing consults. Based upon the workload, you may be asked to assist with management of low acuity patients. The APP will help emergency medicine and hospital medicine continue their strong, collaborative relationship through joint-appointments, functional cross-training, periodic interdepartmental shift assignments, and engagement on multi-specialty process improvement activities. There are 44 attending physicians, 36 residents, 4 fellows and 10 APPs on the Emergency Medicine / Hospital Medicine team.

*Previous Advanced Practice Provider experience required.

Job Highlights: The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) is a licensed physician assistant (PA) or advanced practice nurse (APRN) who functions as a member of the health care team to provide high quality, comprehensive acute and/or routine medical/surgical care of Rush University Medical Center patients within the scope of practice granted in accordance with the RUMC medical staff bylaws. The APP will promote collaboration between multiple disciplines to ensure cost effective and quality patient care. The individual who holds this position will exemplify the Rush mission, vision and values and act in accordance with the policies, procedures, guidelines of Rush, including the Rush University Medical Group Customer Service standards. Successful candidates will also meet all other state and federal regulatory practice and accreditation standards.

Rush has over 400 APPs across the enterprise that provide comprehensive patient care each day autonomously and in collaboration with other members of the health care team. With 2 Directors of Advanced Practice and 27 Lead APPs across the system, Rush's vision is to have every APP practicing at full scope and top of license. APPs at Rush are highly competent, well respected members of the healthcare team that contribute to the excellent quality care that Rush patients receive each day.

Job Responsibilities: Management of ED Clinical Decision Unit patients. Completes and documents an accurate patient history and physical examinations. Conducts comprehensive or episodic health assessments and develops patient care plans. Orders and interprets tests, treatments, and therapies within the scope of practice. Prescribe medication, including controlled substances as delegated in collaborative practice agreement. Orders, interprets, and performs laboratory and other diagnostic tests and procedures. Reviewing and initiating requisite consults. Provides clear, concise, and accurate information in the electronic medical record. Demonstrate advanced critical thinking in the care and management of patients. Initiate and perform consultations in accordance with Rush rules and regulations. Make appropriate referrals to other health care professionals and/or agencies. Provides direct patient care in assigned areas, which may be in a hospital or ambulatory setting. Rotates shifts including nights/weekends. Moonlighting opportunities in the ER, with hospital medicine, telemedicine via the OnDemand service may be available. Collaborates with ED/Hospitalist physicians when appropriate on patient management.

Job Qualifications:

Nurse Practitioner Requirements: Current State of Illinois Registered Nurse (RN) and Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) licensure required. Minimum of six months of clinical practice as an RN required. Master's or Doctorate degree in Nursing required. Graduate from an accredited Nurse Practitioner educational program. Nurse Practitioner Certification from a National certifying body required. APRN candidates must be acute care certified - Nurse Practitioner Certification from a National certifying body as an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ACNP) or Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AG-ACNP). Must be able to independently treat ESI levels: 2, 3, 4 & 5. BLS and ACLS certification required; PALS certification preferred Minimum of 3 years acute care APP experience required.

Physician Assistant Requirements: Current State of Illinois Physician Assistant licensure required. Degree from an accredited Physician Assistant Studies training program required; Master's degree preferred. Current certification from National Certification Commission for Physician Assistants (NCCPA) required. Must be able to independently treat ESI levels: 2, 3, 4 & 5. BLS, ACLS and PALS certification required: Minimum of 3 years acute care APP experience required.

Skills/Abilities: Demonstrates competency in all areas of APRN or PA practice including: medical knowledge, interpersonal and communication skills, patient care, professionalism, practice based learning and improvement, and systems based practice. Skill in preparing and maintaining electronic and paper medical records. Knowledge of current and emerging trends in technologies, techniques, issues, and approaches in area of expertise. Strong work ethic, interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively with collaborating physician, department, and other members of the healthcare team in an effective and comprehensive manner.

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 comprises Rush University Medical Center, Rush University, Rush Copley Medical Center and Rush Oak Park Hospital, as well as numerous 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, the College of Health Sciences and the Graduate College.

Rush is an elite medical community recognized yearly for excellence in patient care, medical discovery and clinical expertise. We’re proud to have received Vizient’s Quality and Accountability Study, 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. 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.

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.

Location: Chicago, IL

Hospital: Rush University Medical Center

Gastroenterology Clinical Faculty – Esophageal Center of Excellence

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 Esophageal Center of Excellent Program Director.  

The Division of Digestive Diseases and Nutrition at Rush University Medical Center is seeking a leader that is highly subspecialized in Gastroenterology, specifically in Esophageal, to lead our Center of Excellence. Academic appointments will be in the College of Medicine at Rush University.  

· The Esophageal Program Director oversees clinical and managerial leadership, as well as the strategic development of the Motility GI program. The Director collaborates with the Chief, Executive Director, and Rush Medical Group entities to improve system-wide efficiencies.

· The Esophageal Program Director will lead Rush in becoming a Center of Excellence for esophageal motility disorders and maintaining esophageal health.

· Our team uses advanced technology to diagnose and treat esophageal diseases. Gastroenterology specialists collaborate with other experts to provide personalized care. The Esophageal Motility team refers esophageal cancer patients to the Lung Service Line as needed.

Division Overview

· The Digestive Diseases and Nutrition Service Line integrates clinical practice, education, and research to promote advancements in the field of gastroenterology.

• The Digestive Diseases and Nutrition Service Line comprises 24 faculty members, including physicians, with General Gastroenterology staffed by approximately 10 full-time equivalent (FTE) faculty/physicians.
• General GI is supported by 6 full-time Advanced Practice Providers (APPs).

· Faculty members within the service line collaborate extensively with teams in Hepatology, Oncology, and Transplant Medicine, promoting a comprehensive multidisciplinary approach to patient care.

Institutional Excellence

• Rush University Medical Center is nationally recognized for excellence in Gastroenterology and GI Surgery, ranked #25 in the U.S. News & World Report’s 2025 national rankings.

Academic Programs

• The division hosts a robust Gastroenterology and Hepatology Fellowship Program, contributing to clinical education and research advancement.

Clinical Workload & Scheduling

• A Fulltime 1.0 FTE Esophageal Leader is scheduled for 32 hours of direct patient care and 8 hours of administrative duties weekly.

· Physicians participate in both inpatient and outpatient care, with service and call responsibilities integrated into the role.

• Typical clinical responsibilities include:
• • 5 Endoscopy blocks, each lasting 4 hours
  • 3 Clinic blocks, each lasting 4 hours
  • Clinic hours are structured as Research & Service

• Research funding may be available based on interest and alignment with institutional priorities.

· Conditions/Symptoms Treated will include Achalasia, Barrett's esophagus, Diffuse esophageal spasm, Dysphagia, Eosinophilic esophagitis, Esophageal cancer, Gastroesophageal reflux disease, Motility disorders, Paraesophageal hernia and Esophageal strictures

Requirements:

• Doctorate MD or DO degree
• Current and unrestricted license to practice medicine and/or eligible for medical licensure in Illinois
• Board certified in Gastroenterology
• 5-7 years or more experience in Esophageal Gastroenterology practice

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 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: $385,000 - $500,000

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.

Gastroenterology Small Bowel - Clinical Faculty Physician

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 Small Bowel Center of Excellent Program Director.  

The Division of Digestive Diseases and Nutrition at Rush University Medical Center is seeking leaders that are highly subspecialized in Gastroenterology, specifically in Small Bowel, to lead our Center of Excellence. Academic appointments will be in the College of Medicine at Rush University.  

· The Small Bowel Program Director provides both clinical and managerial leadership, guiding the strategic growth of the Small Bowel program. The Director works collaboratively with the Chief, Executive Director, and Rush Medical Group stakeholders to enhance efficiencies across the institution.

· The Small Bowel Program Director will lead Rush in establishing itself as a Center of Excellence for small bowel disorders, overseeing both clinical and managerial leadership within the healthcare setting. The Director will be responsible for identifying solutions, facilitating communication, and strategically planning the advancement of the Small Bowel and Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN) program.

· Our team uses advanced technology to diagnose and treat small bowel diseases. Gastroenterology specialists collaborate with other experts to provide personalized care.

Division Overview

· The Digestive Diseases and Nutrition Service Line integrates clinical practice, education, and research to promote advancements in the field of gastroenterology.

• The Digestive Diseases and Nutrition Service Line comprises 24 faculty members, including physicians, with General Gastroenterology staffed by approximately 10 full-time equivalent (FTE) faculty/physicians.
• General GI is supported by 6 full-time Advanced Practice Providers (APPs).

· Faculty members within the service line collaborate extensively with teams in Hepatology, Oncology, and Transplant Medicine, promoting a comprehensive multidisciplinary approach to patient care.

Institutional Excellence

• Rush University Medical Center is nationally recognized for excellence in Gastroenterology and GI Surgery, ranked #25 in the U.S. News & World Report’s 2025 national rankings.

Academic Programs

• The division hosts a robust Gastroenterology and Hepatology Fellowship Program, contributing to clinical education and research advancement.

Clinical Workload & Scheduling

• A Fulltime 1.0 FTE Small Bowel Leader is scheduled for 32 hours of direct patient care and 8 hours of administrative duties weekly.

· Physicians participate in both inpatient and outpatient care, with service and call responsibilities integrated into the role.

• Clinical responsibilities include:
• • 5 Endoscopy blocks, each lasting 4 hours
  • 3 Clinic blocks, each lasting 4 hours
  • Clinic hours are structured as Research & Service

• Research funding may be available based on interest and alignment with institutional priorities.

Requirements:

• Doctorate MD or DO degree
• Current and unrestricted license to practice medicine and/or eligible for medical licensure in Illinois
• Board certified in Gastroenterology
• 5-7 years or more experience in Gastroenterology – Small Bowel practice

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 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: $385,000 - $500,000

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.

Transplant Hepatology – 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, invites applications for the position of Transplant Hepatologist in the Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Digestive Diseases and Nutrition, Section of Hepatology.

The selected individual will join a section of eight clinical faculty to cover outpatient and inpatient needs for the Transplant Service Line, while collaborating closely with Dr. Steven Flamm, Clinical Director of Network Development and Outreach for the Transplant Service Line and Director of Research in the Section of Hepatology, at the Rush downtown campus and the seven liver transplant outreach sites where you will assist in building strong referring relationships for the Rush Solid Organ Transplant program.

Qualified candidates must possess a strong commitment to patient care, resident education, and research. Candidates must be board certified/eligible in both transplant hepatology as well as gastroenterology and be eligible for faculty appointment at the assistant professor level or above. Candidates should have experience in clinical hepatology and liver transplantation, along with a strong interest and successful track record in establishing referring provider relationships for liver transplant and have a deep desire and proven expertise in growth strategies for Liver Transplant programs. An interest or experience in alcohol use disease order is also a plus. Rush was one of the first ten liver transplant centers in the United States, starting in the 1980s. Nearly 2,000 patients have received a liver transplant during the program’s 35-year history. Today, the program consists of a large multidisciplinary team which works closely together to maintain exceptional patient care and excellent quality outcomes. 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.

Location: Chicago, IL

Department: Anesthesiology                                                                                      

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)

Rush SurgiCenter

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, invites applications for the position of Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA).

The CRNA will support Rush SurgiCenter, located in downtown Chicago on the campus of Rush University Medical Center.

Are you a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) who is looking to work at one of the top academic medical centers in the country? If so, Rush University Medical Center is the place to enhance your career. Everything we do centers on one goal: improving patient care.

Positions Highlights:

• The CRNA will function under the medical direction of the anesthesiologist with regard to pre anesthetic, anesthetic and post anesthetic patient management.
• The Rush ambulatory SurgiCenter has surgical volumes of all categories and ranks #1 in Illinois by Newsweek’s America’s Best Ambulatory Surgery Centers.
• We have recently revamped the pay structure for this role to be extremely competitive.
• Sign-on bonuses up to $30,000 for full-time.
• Flexible Schedule: Shifts available are 8's and 10’s. Your schedule can be tailored to your specific needs. This benefit is highly beneficial and unique, facilitating your lifestyle away from the operating room. Additionally, our CRNAs are relieved on-time for their slated shifts and not on a "waterfall tear-off" system
• No Call required
• Outpatient setting

SRNA Grant/Illinois Nurse Educator Loan Repayment Program:

• Rush offers all SRNAs the SRNA Grant and Service Agreement. Up to one year before starting on with Rush as an CRNA, students are eligible for a grant to help pay for the cost of their education.
• Illinois Nurse Educator Loan Repayment Program- $5,000 of loan forgiveness per year up to four years total.

Benefits:

• Rush offers competitive pay with regular reviews and performance-based raises thereafter.
• Rush matches 50% of the employee’s contribution to their tradition retirement savings fund, up to 6% of pay deferred into the plan.
• 457(b) plan open to CRNAs - this equates to an additional sum of tax-deferred savings equivalent and in addition to the yearly limit for your 403(b).
• Comprehensive medical, dental, disability, flex-spending, and vision benefits. Other benefits available such as Maternity and disability leave benefits, which would include 100% salary continuation immediately upon birth of your child or experiencing disability.
• $50,000 fertility benefit to cover fertility-related treatments
• Rush employers are enrolled into a pension plan after one year of service.
• 208 hours per year of paid time-off are offered to full-time CRNAs in addition to our 7 recognized paid holidays. Part-time CRNAs receive pro-rated time-off based on their FTE. All your hours are available to utilize once you start working-you do not have to accrue time.

Education:

• $2,000 per year for continuing medical education is available for CRNAs, as well as $1,500 every three years for maintenance of licenses and certifications in addition to one workweek off per year for seminars/professional meetings. Rush also hosts weekly grand rounds that counts for one class "A" CEU-free. Additionally, every day precepting an SRNA counts as a class "B" credit.

The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) is a licensed physician assistant (PA) or advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) who functions as a member of the health care team to provide high quality, comprehensive acute and/or routine medical/surgical care of Rush patients within the scope of practice granted in accordance with the Rush University Medical Center medical staff bylaws. The APP will promote collaboration between multiple disciplines to ensure cost effective and quality patient care. The individual who holds this position will exemplify the Rush mission, vision and values and act in accordance with the policies, procedures, guidelines of Rush, including the Rush Medical Group Customer Service standards. Successful candidates will also meet all other state and federal regulatory practice and accreditation standards.

Rush has over 400 APPs across the enterprise that provide comprehensive patient care each day autonomously and in collaboration with other members of the health care team. With a Director of Advanced Practice and 34 Lead APPs across the system, Rush’s vision is to have every APP practicing at full scope and top of license. APPs at Rush are highly competent, well-respected members of the healthcare team that contribute to the excellent quality care that Rush patients receive each day.

Rush University System for Health 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. The Rush system includes Rush University Medical Center, Rush University, Rush Copley Medical Center and Rush Oak Park Hospital, as well as numerous 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. 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. 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. Rush has built a strong Office of Community Health Equity and Engagement, and we founded the Rush BMO Institute of Health Equity. 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.

Position Summary:

The CRNA will function as a faculty member and supervise SRNAs in the nurse anesthesia program.

Position Requirements:

• Current licensure from the State of Illinois as a Registered Professional Nurse and Advanced Practice Nurse
• Graduate of an accredited Nurse Anesthesia program.
• Maintains State of Illinois and Federal DEA license
• Must maintain Rush University Medical Center (RUMC), Rush Oak Park Hospital (ROPH), and Rush Copley Medical Center (RCMC) clinical privileges, as applicable.
• CPR, ACLS and PALS certifications.
• Excellent communicator
• Experience treating patients of all ages
• previous CRNA experience is preferred

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, specialty; relevant experience and training; 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. Additional compensation may include premium pay rates, sign-on bonuses, and relocation allowances. We also offer a comprehensive benefits package.

Pay Range: $250,000 - $350,000

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.

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)

Rush University Medical Center

Chicago (Downtown)

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 Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA).

Rush is currently recruiting for several Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNA) to join their team. The CRNA will function under the medical direction of the anesthesiologist with regard to pre-anesthetic, anesthetic and post-anesthetic patient management.

We have recently revamped the pay structure for this role to be extremely competitive.  

Sign-on bonuses up to $30,000 for full-time.

Are you a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) who is looking to work at one of the top academic medical centers in the country? If so, Rush University Medical Center is the place to enhance your career. Everything we do centers on one goal: improving patient care.

Position Highlights:

Flexible Schedule/Call:

• Shifts available are 8's, 10's, and 12's, and your schedule can be tailored to your specific needs. This benefit is highly beneficial and unique, facilitating your lifestyle away from the operating room. Additionally, our CRNAs are relieved on-time for their slated shifts and not on a "waterfall tear-off" system
• Call requirements are minimal, with no in-house call requirements. Additionally, you are paid to carry your pager whilst on-call, and you are paid a call-rate if you are called in. Call-ins occur about 10% of the time.
• As a faculty member, the CRNA will clinically educate as a preceptor for SRNAs.

SRNA Grant/Illinois Nurse Educator Loan Repayment Program:

• Rush offers all SRNAs the SRNA Grant and Service Agreement. Up to one year before starting on with Rush as an CRNA, students are eligible for a grant to help pay for the cost of their education.
• Illinois Nurse Educator Loan Repayment Program- $5,000 of loan forgiveness per year up to four years total.

Benefits:

• Rush offers competitive pay with regular reviews and performance-based raises thereafter.Rush matches 100% of the employee’s contribution to their tradition retirement savings fund, up to 6% of eligible pay deferred into the plan.457(b) plan open to eligible CRNAs - this equates to an additional sum of tax-deferred savings equivalent and in addition to the yearly limit for your 403(b).
• Programs to help to care for your health and well-being (medical, dental, vision) and plan for financial security (flexible and health savings accounts, life, disability, retirement). In addition to benefits to enhance individual growth (tuition reimbursement) and support a work/life balance (paid time off, disability).Other benefits available such as parental leave (one year required waiting period to be eligible) and disability leave benefits, which would include 100% salary continuation immediately upon birth of your child or experiencing disability (not available until the first of the month following 90 days of employment).
• $50,000 lifetime maximum for combined medical and pharmacy fertility benefits
• 208 hours per year of paid time-off are offered to full-time CRNAs in addition to our 7 recognized paid holidays. Part-time CRNAs receive pro-rated time-off based on their FTE.

Education:

• $2,000 per year for continuing medical education is available for CRNAs, as well as $1,500 every three years for maintenance of licenses and certifications in addition to one workweek off per year for seminars/professional meetings. Rush also hosts weekly grand rounds that counts for one class "A" CEU-free.

Position Responsibilities:

· Provide anesthesia for a variety of cases in both an inpatient outpatient setting.

· The CRNA will function as a faculty member and supervise SRNAs in the nurse anesthesia program.

Position Qualifications Include:

· Graduate of an accredited Nurse Anesthesia program.

· Current IL RN/APN license.

· CPR and ACLS.

Rush University System for Health 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 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, the College of Health Sciences and the Graduate College. Rush University Medical Center is an elite medical community recognized for excellence in patient care, medical discovery and clinical expertise. 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 2022-2023. This places the Medical Center amongst the top 20 of the more than 4,500 hospitals evaluated. U.S. News & World Report has also recognized ten Rush programs amongst the nation’s best, including top ten national rankings for neurology and neurosurgery and orthopedics. These accolades, along with many others that include a decade of Magnet® designation, reflect the collective efforts and commitment to excellence demonstrated by our physicians, advanced practitioners, nurses and medical staff. Rush University Medical Center has received Vizient's Quality Leadership Award, ranking first among 99 academic medical centers across the country. All three Rush University System for Health hospitals have earned the LGBTQ Healthcare Equality Leader designation in the Healthcare Equality Index.

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, specialty; relevant experience and training; 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. Additional compensation may include premium pay rates, sign-on bonuses, and relocation allowances. We also offer a comprehensive benefits package.

Pay Range: $250,000 - $350,000

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.