Location: Chicago, Illinois / Remote

Business Unit: Rush Medical Center

Hospital: Rush University Medical Center

Department: Rev Cycle & Pt Flow IT Servs

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

Shift: Shift 1

Work Schedule: 8 Hr (8:00:00 AM - 5:00:00 PM)

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

Pay Range: $41.88 - $62.40 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:

Join a nationally recognized healthcare leader where your expertise makes a lasting impact. Rush University Medical Center is seeking a Senior Epic Application Analyst to play a key role in optimizing our Community connect related applications and Rush Workflows. 

In this role, you will lead complex projects spanning multiple departments, designing, building, and supporting Epic applications that directly improve clinical workflows and user experience. You’ll collaborate closely with cross-functional teams and clinical stakeholders to translate business needs into innovative, reliable Epic solutions.

We’re looking for a skilled Epic professional with 5+ years of Epic experience and current Epic certifications including Epic Prelude & Cadence. If you’re passionate about driving meaningful change through data, technology, and teamwork, we invite you to bring your expertise to Rush and help shape the future of healthcare.

The candidate exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.

Responsibilities:

• Leads and monitors midsize to large scale projects within multiple functional departments.
• Performs complex designs, implements, maintains, and provides ongoing optimization and support for Epic clinical applications.
• Performs workflow assessments, capture business needs, and analyze internal systems to determine functional requirements for optimal utilization of Epic applications.
• Works within cross-functional team and with end-users to achieve application integration to meet clinical needs.
• Performs builds, upgrades, and system enhancements as needed.
• Supports applications throughout all phases of implementation.
• Delivers post-implementation training, support, troubleshooting, and maintenance.
• Configures vendor applications and products.
• Maintains system documentation and develops system specifications and procedures.
• Defines and documents user requirements.
• Applies project planning and project management methodologies.
• Coordinates and leads short duration projects; monitoring project process, progress and results.
• Develops test plans, prepares test data and performs system testing.
• Provides on-site user support during implementations.
• Takes on-call for system application support at scheduled times.
• Audits data entered by end users.
• Troubleshoots and tracks issues and problems.
• Applies systems development methodology to solve problems.
• Handles multiple assignments simultaneously.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Job Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree.
• 5 years of Epic application experience.
• An Associate degree and seven (7) years of Epic application experience will be accepted in lieu of a Bachelor’s.
• Epic certification(s).
• Demonstrated ability to effectively utilize system tools to meet functionality needs of users including proficiency with information systems technology such as Microsoft Office Products.
• Experienced planning and organizing day-to-day activities, effectively managing more than one task, and meeting established deadlines.
• Experienced in leading projects, providing expert consultative guidance and direction on change initiatives, effectively dedicating time across more than one project, and meeting established deadlines.
• Experience leading meetings between business stakeholders, technical resources, and third parties for business requirements and technical solutions.
• Experienced working with a diverse, multi-disciplinary team, and interacting with all levels of the organization.
• Detail oriented, strong analytical, organizational, and problem solving skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with technical and clinical audiences.
• Ability to troubleshoot, research, and solve technically challenging problems involving integrated systems.

Preferred Job Qualifications:

• Experience working in a hospital or other health care organization.
• Certified in the following Epic Applications: Cadence, Prelude, MyChart and Referrals.

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.

Division Chief – Pediatric Pulmonology

Rush University Medical Center

Chicago, IL

The Department of Pediatrics at 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 Division Chief of Pediatric Pulmonology.

This is a unique opportunity to build a pediatric pulmonology program at a leading academic medical center. We are seeking an entrepreneurial leader who is excited to establish and grow a comprehensive clinical and academic program in an established academic medical center. The Division Chief will build upon existing strengths and long history of high quality clinical care with the existing mature and steadfast Pediatric Pulmonary team that includes a Nurse Practitioner, 3 respiratory therapists, 2 nurses, CF social worker, and CF dietician. We are seeking a Division Chief who will develop a vision for expanding clinical services, educational programs, and research initiatives, while developing strategic interdisciplinary teams and fostering faculty development.

Position Details

The successful candidate will:

• Provide strategic, innovative, and operational leadership with an entrepreneurial mindset suited to program development in an academic setting
• Build and lead a new Pulmonology Division within the Department of Pediatrics, with responsibility for establishing clinical programs, workflows, and infrastructure
• Recruit one additional pediatric pulmonologist to support continued growth
• Be responsible and accountable for clinical and academic performance as the division matures including faculty mentorship
• Demonstrate a strong record of collaborative leadership and commitment to excellence in clinical care, research, innovation, and academic service
• Be comfortable with the challenges and opportunities of building programs within an urban and diverse academic environment

Qualifications

· Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) required

· Eligible to be licensed to practice Medicine in the state of Illinois required

· Completion of an accredited Pediatric Pulmonology fellowship program

· Board Certified in Pediatric Pulmonology

· Hold credentials meriting an Associate Professor or Professor faculty appointment

· Demonstrate ongoing research achievement, community engagement, and educational excellence

The Rush University Children's Hospital (RUCH) is part of the Rush University Medical Center (RUMC). It is an academic medical center that has 110 pediatric beds. RUMC is a 671-bed hospital serving adults and children in downtown Chicago, Illinois. It includes the 58- adult bed Johnston R. Bowman Health Center, Rush University and Rush Health. Rush University is home to one of the first medical colleges in the Midwest and one of the nation’s top-ranked nursing colleges, as well as graduate programs in allied health, health systems management and biomedical research. The Medical Center also offers more than 70 highly selective residency and fellowship programs in medical and surgical specialties and subspecialties. It has excellent residents. The Categorical Pediatrics and Medicine/Pediatrics residency programs have had a 99% pass rate on the General Pediatrics Certifying Examination offered by the American Board of Pediatrics in the past 4 years.

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 (depending on Faculty Rank and clinical FTE): $297,000 - $393,000

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.

Location: Chicago, Illinois

Business Unit: Rush Medical Center

Hospital: Rush University Medical Center

Department: SBO Enterprise Services

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

Shift: Shift 1

Work Schedule: 8 Hr (8:00:00 AM - 4:30:00 PM)

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

Pay Range: $17.63 - $27.77 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:
Responsible for daily payment posting and reconciliation to ensure accurate accounts receivable. The Cash Posting Financial Services Rep I is responsible for reviewing and processing all forms of payments to patient accounts (governmental and non-governmental) in a timely and accurate manner. This position investigates, evaluates and applies all incoming Self-Pay, Governmental, Blue Cross and Commercial payments into our patient accounting system. In this position it is necessary to observe insurance and patient payment trends and reports specific to their supervisor or manager. Actively supports new ideas and technologies that produce a competitive advantage. Must meet all productivity and quality measures along with carrying on a total accurate reconciling and balancing of all forms of payments posted daily. This position will exemplify the Rush mission, vision and values and will act in accordance with Rush policies and procedures Principal Duties and Responsibilities: Principal Duties and Responsibilities: SBO (Single Billing Office = Professional and Hospital Billing Cash Posting).

Other information:
Job Requirements:
•High school diploma or equivalent is necessary.
•College coursework in accounting, finance or office technologies preferred.
•Two years of revenue cycle experience with focus on cash posting applications, or four years in an administrative support role or the equivalent combination of education, training, and experience where the required knowledge, skills and abilities have been acquired.
Preferred Experience:
•Knowledge of EPIC application is preferred.
•Knowledge of revenue cycle fundamentals is required.
•Must be proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word applications.
•Strong organizational and team building skills.
•Analytical and mathematical skills
•Multi-tasking ability preferred with strong time management skills.
•Demonstrate resourcefulness while performing day to day job duties along with being able to adapt to changing situations with ease and speed.
•Familiarity with payer 835/ERA file downloading and overall file transfer protocols.
Competencies
•Must be able to observe insurance and patient payment trends and report specifics to manager.
•Ability to reconcile payments to a control total and correct variances.
•Must be able to work independently with a high degree of accuracy.

Responsibilities:
1.Accurately post insurance and patient payments received by mail and lockbox. This would include but is not limited to assigning batches to users via banking application, sorting received mail, agency checks, and separating zero paid EOB’s and rejections. User must ensure that batches created in EPIC have accuracy focused on deposit date, appropriate payment code, payer, allowed amounts and remit codes when applicable. Ensure that all cash activity is properly entered into daily Cash Report for distribution to the Cashiers Office.
2.Ensure all commercial electronic 835 remittance files sent by our HB or PB clearinghouses are delivered to our internal RUSH FTP server for processing. Users must also work on ensuring all the necessary reconciliation & balancing is intact for all incoming remittance checks tied to each 835 payer file. Using the current RUSH approved banking applications is significant for this task. The E-remit process also entails managing other payers such as Medicare, BCBS, IL Medicaid along with all necessary reconciliation & balancing practices. Daily use of EPIC remittance application such as Create/Load Runs, Process Runs, Accept, and reconcile all daily electronic remittances files with the correct deposit dates and all necessary corrections as needed.
3.Research unmatched payments and reduce the clearing accounts to ensure payments are transferred to the correct HAR or entity resulting in a reduction of the A/R in a timely manner. Identify payments intended for other entities such as RUMG, RUMC, ROPH, ROPPG or other private physicians. Ensure accurate application of payments to designated clearing accounts is needed. Reprocess insurance payments that may need to be redistributed to the correct destination.
4.Produce Enterprise & PB/HB Payment Posting reports as needed for processed batches both for lockbox posting, On-Base or other assigned posting task. Update the following daily reports such as: Lockbox Daily reports, Checks and Payment Tech report, Lockbox Totals Only reports. Administer all other non-EPIC related applications such as multiple banking vendor financial applications in addition to EDI, ACH and ERA clearinghouses and websites.
5.Track lost or misdirected payments by making phone calls to insurance payers, internal RUSH departments or patients. This daily function will also involve investigation and resolution with General Accounting or with other Revenue Cycle departments
6.Auditing work to determine if payments are being applied accurately and corresponding remittance actions and GL transactions are correct.
7.Other related duties as assigned.

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, Illinois

Business Unit: Rush Medical Center

Hospital: Rush University Medical Center

Department: Rev Cycle & Pt Flow IT Servs

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 AM)

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

Pay Range: $34.61 - $51.57 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:

Are you passionate about optimizing healthcare through technology and financial accuracy? Join Rush University Medical Center as an Epic Application Analyst – Hospital Billing, where you’ll play a vital role in improving patient care and operational efficiency through expert management of our Epic Hospital Billing application.

In this role, you’ll collaborate with clinical, financial, and operational stakeholders to design, build, and support Epic solutions that ensure accurate billing, smooth revenue cycle operations, and a seamless patient experience. You’ll analyze workflows, implement enhancements, and troubleshoot complex issues to keep our systems running efficiently and in alignment with industry best practices.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Epic professional who thrives on problem-solving, values collaboration, and wants to make a tangible impact in healthcare technology. At Rush, you’ll find a culture rooted in excellence, compassion, and continuous learning—where your expertise in Epic Hospital Billing contributes directly to our mission of improving the health of the individuals and communities we serve.

Responsibilities:

• Plans, designs, implements, maintain, and provide ongoing optimization and support for Epic clinical applications.
• Performs workflow assessments, capture business needs, and analyze internal systems to determine functional requirements for optimal utilization of Epic applications.
• Works within cross-functional team and with end-users to achieve application integration to meet clinical needs.
• Performs builds, upgrades, and system enhancements as needed.
• Supports applications throughout all phases of implementation.
• Delivers post-implementation training, support, troubleshooting, and maintenance.
• Configures vendor applications and products.
• Maintains system documentation and develops system specifications and procedures.
• Defines and documents user requirements.
• Applies project planning and project management methodologies.
• Coordinates and leads short duration projects; monitoring project process, progress and results.
• Develops test plans, prepares test data and performs system testing.
• Provides on-site user support during implementations.
• Takes on-call for system application support at scheduled times.
• Audits data entered by end users.
• Troubleshoots and tracks issues and problems.
• Applies systems development methodology to solve problems.
• Handles multiple assignments simultaneously.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Job Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree.
• 3 years of Epic application experience.
• An Associate degree and five (5) years of epic application experience will be accepted in lieu of a Bachelor’s.
• Epic certification(s).
• Demonstrated ability to effectively utilize system tools to meet functionality needs of users including proficiency with information systems technology such as Microsoft Office Products.
• Experienced planning and organizing day-to-day activities, effectively managing more than one task, and meeting established deadlines.
• Experienced in leading projects, providing expert consultative guidance and direction on change initiatives, effectively dedicating time across more than one project, and meeting established deadlines.
• Experience leading meetings between business stakeholders, technical resources, and third parties for business requirements and technical solutions.
• Experienced working with a diverse, multi-disciplinary team, and interacting with all levels of the organization.
• Detail oriented, strong analytical, organizational, and problem solving skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with technical and clinical audiences.
• Ability to troubleshoot, research, and solve technically challenging problems involving integrated systems.

Preferred Job Qualifications:

• Experience working in a hospital or other health care organization.

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, Illinois

Business Unit: Rush Medical Group

Hospital: Rush University Medical Center

Department: Heart and Vascular SL - Office

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

Shift: Shift 1

Work Schedule: 8 Hr (8:00:00 AM - 5:00:00 PM)

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

Pay Range: $45.59 - $74.19 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:
Job Summary:
The Research Administrator is responsible for oversight of the entire departmental research portfolio (i.e. studies, projects, programs), including but not limited to site research interest, study activation and start-up, research finances, and research and corporate compliance. The Research Administrator provides department administrator, chairperson, and section heads with up to date budgeting and management information. This position functions as a liaison for both internal departments and external organizations. The individual who holds this position exemplifies the Rush mission, vision, and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.

Other information:
Required Job Qualifications:
•Bachelor’s degree required.
• At least five years of experience in research administration operation OR general research experience or relevant experience in healthcare
•Demonstrated critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
•Strong analytical skills with high attention to details.
•Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate complex concepts.
•Ability to lead a team and manage stressful situations.
•Demonstrated ability to build rapport, navigate sensitive topics, and maintain confidentiality.
•Ability to lead a team and collaborate with others in a multidisciplinary environment.
•Strong project management skills with the ability to meet deadlines.
•Proficient with the Microsoft Office Suite.
•Proficient with Adobe Acrobat.
•Requires a commitment to customer service and the ability to work effectively and collaboratively in a complex academic environment.
Preferred Job Qualifications:
•Master’s degree in Science or a related field preferred.
•Previous supervisory experience preferred.
•Prior clinical research experience in an academic or pharmaceutical clinical trials environment.
•Relevant certification as a Certified Clinical Research Professionals (CCRP), Certified Clinical Research Associate (CCRA), Certified Clinical Research Coordinator (CCRC), or Certified IRB Professional (CIP) preferred.
•Advanced knowledge of the Code of Federal Regulations pertaining to Human Subject Protections, including 45CFR46, 21CFR50 and 56, Good Clinical Practice, the Declaration of Helsinki, the Belmont Report and HIPAA, and RUMC policies and procedures.

Responsibilities:
Job Responsibilities:
•Maintains up-to-date insight and knowledge of the entire research portfolio.
•Participates in new research selection processes and attends pre-study selection and site invitation/activation meetings.
•Oversees assignment of studies to regulatory staff and reviews workspaces and applications prior to submissions to IRB.
•Troubleshoots and provides guidance to staff.
•Responsible for research finances including preparing reports,, monitoring, and overseeing all of the research activities (funds), accounts, and accounting units for the department.
•Monitors all research expenditures. Collaborates with research revenue team and sponsor invoicing to ensure research billings and payments are made and received. Assists with troubleshooting, issues resolution and activity reconciliations. Maintains a computerized accrued accounting system of research funds. Handles federal, industry, and foundation agreements and applications.
•Educates investigators in Medical Center budgeting system and grant management.
•Monitors costs of services performed by other departments, outside laboratories, and consultants. Completes billing for research performed in the department laboratories.
•Monitors periodic fund reports for all research activities (fund), accounts, and accounting units. Reconciles fund reports with department database.
•Maintains up to date data on expenditures and obligations. Verifies project expenditures and prepares final accounts.
•Partners with contract office, IRB, research revenue, sponsor invoicing, coverage analysis, sync, and OnCore (CTMS) teams to ensure timely study activations, adherence to policies, efficient billings, and timely reconciliations.
•Manages team and provides daily oversight for direct reports. Coordinates hiring process for vacancies.
•Identifies, trains, and supervises research training for research personnel and ensures adhere and compliance to internal RUMC policies and research guidance.
•Partners with Research and Corporate Compliance to ensure all researchers in department adhere to policies and procedures, good clinical practices, etc.
•Partners with PI and study team to draft standard operating procedures and corrective action plans, as applicable.

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, Illinois / Remote

Business Unit: Rush Medical Center

Hospital: Rush University Medical Center

Department: Ambulatory Clinical IT Svcs

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

Shift: Shift 1

Work Schedule: 8 Hr (7:00:00 AM - 3:00:00 PM)

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

Pay Range: $41.88 - $62.40 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:

Rush University Medical Center is seeking a Senior Epic Application Analyst to join our innovative IT Applications team. In this role, you will design, build, and optimize the Epic Ambulatory application to support clinical and operational excellence across the organization.

You’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams to assess workflows, translate business and clinical requirements into effective Epic solutions, and ensure seamless integration across systems. This role offers the opportunity to lead mid-to-large-scale projects, mentor peers, and make a tangible impact on the patient and provider experience through technology.

At Rush, you’ll join a forward-thinking environment that values collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement—empowering you to help shape the future of healthcare technology.

Responsibilities:

• Leads and monitors midsize to large scale projects within multiple functional departments.
• Performs complex designs, implements, maintains, and provides ongoing optimization and support for Epic clinical applications.
• Performs workflow assessments, capture business needs, and analyze internal systems to determine functional requirements for optimal utilization of Epic applications.
• Works within cross-functional team and with end-users to achieve application integration to meet clinical needs.
• Performs builds, upgrades, and system enhancements as needed.
• Supports applications throughout all phases of implementation.
• Delivers post-implementation training, support, troubleshooting, and maintenance.
• Configures vendor applications and products.
• Maintains system documentation and develops system specifications and procedures.
• Defines and documents user requirements.
• Applies project planning and project management methodologies.
• Coordinates and leads short duration projects; monitoring project process, progress and results.
• Develops test plans, prepares test data and performs system testing.
• Provides on-site user support during implementations.
• Takes on-call for system application support at scheduled times.
• Audits data entered by end users.
• Troubleshoots and tracks issues and problems.
• Applies systems development methodology to solve problems.
• Handles multiple assignments simultaneously.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Job Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree.
• 5 years of Epic application experience.
• An Associate degree and seven (7) years of Epic application experience will be accepted in lieu of a Bachelor’s.' Epic certification(s).
• Demonstrated ability to effectively utilize system tools to meet functionality needs of users including proficiency with information systems technology such as Microsoft Office Products.
• Experienced planning and organizing day-to-day activities, effectively managing more than one task, and meeting established deadlines.
• Experienced in leading projects, providing expert consultative guidance and direction on change initiatives, effectively dedicating time across more than one project, and meeting established deadlines.
• Experience leading meetings between business stakeholders, technical resources, and third parties for business requirements and technical solutions.
• Experienced working with a diverse, multi-disciplinary team, and interacting with all levels of the organization.
• Detail oriented, strong analytical, organizational, and problem solving skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with technical and clinical audiences.
• Ability to troubleshoot, research, and solve technically challenging problems involving integrated systems.

Preferred Job Qualifications:

• Experience working in a hospital or other health care organization.

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.

Primary Care Physician

Rush Oak Lawn Outpatient Center

Chicago, IL

Rush University System for Health, a national leader in outstanding patient care, education, research, community partnerships and empowering a new generation of health care providers, is seeking a Primary Care Physician to join Rush Oak Lawn Outpatient Center, a multispecialty outpatient practice.

We are excited to announce a major expansion at the Rush Oak Lawn Outpatient Center, adding Primary Care services starting in February 2026. The expansion of Primary Care Services in Oak Lawn is a key part of Rush’s mission to deliver top-tier care and excellent patient outcomes across the Chicago area and Northwest Indiana. Help us grow a thriving practice that delivers integrated primary and specialized patient care within our community!

In addition to the new Primary Care services, the Rush Oak Lawn Outpatient Center currently offers a range of surgical and medical specialty services, including:

• • Surgical Specialties: General Surgery, Colorectal Surgery, Surgical Oncology, Bariatric Surgery, and Otolaryngology, Head & Neck Oncologic Surgery.
  • Medical Specialties: Medical Weight Loss and Breast Cancer Care.

  Research opportunities and teaching with a faculty appointment at Rush University may be available for consideration.

  Key Responsibilities:

  · Provide comprehensive primary care services to patients across the lifespan, from pediatrics through geriatrics

  · Diagnose and treat acute and chronic medical conditions

  · Collaborate with nursing staff and support team

  · Maintain accurate and timely electronic medical records

  · Contribute to practice growth during our expansion phase

  · Participate in quality improvement initiatives

  Qualifications:

  • Medical Degree (MD or DO) from an accredited medical institution
  • Board-eligible or certified in Family Medicine or Internal Medicine
  • Valid IL medical license or ability to obtain licensure
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal 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 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: $261,000 – $383,000

  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.

Geriatric Medicine – Clinical Faculty

Rush University Medical Center

Chicago, IL

The Division of Geriatric Medicine and Palliative Care at Rush University Medical Center, a nationally recognized clinical and academic institution and the teaching hospital for Rush Medical and Nursing Colleges, invites applications from exceptional clinicians for a full-time Geriatric Medicine Faculty position at the Assistant or Associate Professor level.

We are seeking a fellowship- trained, board-certified or board-eligible Geriatrician to join our expanding academic team in downtown Chicago. This position offers the ideal balance of clinical excellence and scholarly pursuits for physicians passionate about advancing geriatric care. The chosen candidate will join an established, collaborative group of geriatricians in a supportive academic environment known for clinical innovation and patient-centered care.

Key Responsibilities

Comprehensive geriatric care across diverse settings:

• Ambulatory clinic serving a robust patient panel
• Inpatient consultation and hospital-based care
• Subacute care in post-acute settings

Academic development and scholarly growth:

• Teaching medical students, residents, and geriatric fellows in clinical settings
• Curriculum development for learners at all levels
• Research collaboration with opportunities for scholarly projects and publications
• Program development in our expanding division with multiple new clinical and educational initiatives
• Call responsibility: Each physician takes call for their own patients during the week. Weekend and holiday call are shared equally amongst the faculty members.

Ideal Candidate

• Strong clinical excellence across the full spectrum of geriatric care, especially in outpatient settings and inpatient consultative service.
• Active commitment to academic medicine, including research, scholarly activity, and educational leadership
• Passion for advancing the field of geriatrics through teaching, mentorship, and innovation

Qualifications

• Medical Degree (MD or DO) from an accredited medical institution
• Completion of an accredited Geriatrics Fellowship program
• Board-eligible or Board-certified in Geriatrics
• Valid IL medical license or ability to obtain licensure
• Excellent communication and interpersonal 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 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: $236,000 – $334,000

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.

Location: Chicago, Illinois

Business Unit: Rush Medical Center

Hospital: Rush University Medical Center

Department: Pharmacy

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

Shift: Shift 4

Work Schedule: 8 Hr (5:30:00 AM - 10:30:00 PM)

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

Pay Range: $18.87 - $29.73 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 Pharmacy Technician 2 Certified performs duties such as prescription data entry, labeling, preparing and filling of medication orders for patients of the retail pharmacy. Such medication orders are prepared up to the point of final checking and dispensing by registered pharmacists. Exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and ICARE values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.

Other information:
Required Job Qualifications:
• High School Diploma/GED required.
• Current State of Illinois Pharmacy Technician licensure required.
• Current PTCB Pharmacy Technician Certification (CPhT) required and/or EXCPT
• At least two years of experience in a customer service-oriented pharmacy environment or related field.
• Excellent data entry skills.
• Flexibility with work schedule.
• Good problem solving skills and the ability to work independently and quickly in responding to and resolving a wide range of problems.
• Excellent verbal communication skills.
• Dependable in attendance and job performance.
• Good organizational and time management skills
• Team player with a positive attitude and work ethic.
• Ability to use telephone, computer systems, laminar air flow hoods, copiers, fax machines, calculator and other office equipment as necessary.
Physical Demands:
• Normal office, warehouse and clinical environments.
• May be exposed to certain hazardous materials, including but not limited to blood-borne pathogens, chemotherapeutic agents, cleaning and sanitizing agents.

Responsibilities:
• Recognizes and identifies various classes of drugs and their generic and trade names.
• Assists pharmacists in coordinating and scheduling preparation of sterile admixtures.
• Performs pharmaceutical math with understanding and accuracy, including: fundamental math functions, common apothecary and metric conversions, pharmaceutical dose calculations, and parenteral dose calculations.
• Familiar with abbreviation symbols and equivalents used in pharmacy communications.
• Understands various drugs' storage requirements, dosage forms and compounding techniques. Demonstrates understanding and proficiency of extemporaneous compounding skills.
• Possesses proficient data entry skills. Demonstrates essential computer skills such as order entry, label generation, drug pricing, and third party billing. Prioritizes workload to maintain an efficient workflow.
• Recognizes various billing plan codes and which drugs are covered under these different plans.
• Assists in looking up information to answer general information questions. Refers questions regarding drug information or patient specific questions to a pharmacist.
• Ensures the I.V. preparation room and related equipment are cleaned, calibrated and maintained per organizational policy and procedure.
• Updates/revises patient inventory usage numbers in the computer based on actual usage, change in orders, and communication with other team members.
• Remains alert to customer needs and provides prompt, courteous customer service.
• Responds to and resolves patient/customer problems in an appropriate and timely fashion using proper channels.
• Maintains work area in an organized and orderly fashion, including facing of shelves and returning medications to shelves.
• Checks and maintains adequate supply of stock necessary to fill prescriptions. Orders stock well in advance of running out. Follows up with stock back orders and processes balance-due prescriptions.
• Maintains CE hours required to retain CPhT certification.
• Attends department meetings as scheduled.
• Performs other duties as assigned

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.

Primary Care Advanced Practice Provider – Rush Oak Lawn

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, is seeking a dedicated Primary Care Advanced Practice Provider to join the Primary Care Team at Rush Oak Lawn Outpatient Center, a multispecialty outpatient practice.

We are excited to announce a major expansion at the Rush Oak Lawn Outpatient Center, adding Primary Care services starting in February 2026. The expansion of Primary Care Services in Oak Lawn is a key part of Rush’s mission to deliver top-tier care and excellent patient outcomes across the Chicago area and Northwest Indiana. Help us grow a thriving practice that delivers integrated primary and specialized patient care within our community!

In addition to the new Primary Care services, the Rush Oak Lawn Outpatient Center currently offers a range of surgical and medical specialty services, including:

• • Surgical Specialties: General Surgery, Colorectal Surgery, Surgical Oncology, Bariatric Surgery, and Otolaryngology, Head & Neck Oncologic Surgery.
  • Medical Specialties: Medical Weight Loss and Breast Cancer Care.

  Key Responsibilities

• Function in a dyad model alongside primary care Physicians
• Provide high-quality, comprehensive acute and routine medical care
• Deliver patient care to patients of all ages within the scope of practice granted in accordance with RUMC medical staff bylaws
• Promote interdisciplinary collaboration to ensure cost-effective, quality patient outcomes
• Exemplify Rush's mission, vision, and values in all patient interactions and professional activities

• Preferred Qualifications:

• Applicants with two (2) years of Advanced Practice Provider experience in Primary Care are preferred.
• Preference for candidates who can practice independently with minimal supervision

• 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 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.

  Position Requirements:

  Nurse Practitioner:

  • Current licensure from the State of Illinois as a Registered Professional Nurse and Advanced Practice Nurse
  • Master of Science in Nursing or Doctorate of Nursing practice with clinical specialty appropriate to position
  • Current certification by American Nurse Credentialing Center (ANCC) or American Academy of Nurse Practitioner (AANP)
  • 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
  • Procedural experience (simple laceration repair, I&D)

  Physician Assistant:

  • Current licensure from the State of Illinois as a Physician Assistant/Associate
  • Successful completion of an accredited Physician Assistant/Associate Program
  • Current certification from National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants
  • Must maintain Rush University Medical Center (RUMC), Rush Oak Park Hospital (ROPH), and Rush Copley Medical Center (RCMC) clinical privileges, as applicable
  • Excellent communicator
  • Experience treating patients of all ages
  • Procedural experience (simple laceration repair, I&D)

  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: $129,450 - $182,000

  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.

Location: Chicago, Illinois

Business Unit: Rush Medical Center

Hospital: Rush University Medical Center

Department: Home Infusion Solutions

Work Type: Restricted Part Time (Total FTE less than 0. 5)

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: $10.00 - $500.00 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 Ambulatory RN 2 identifies patterns of patient responses and can use past experiences to implement solutions for current situations. The Ambulatory RN 2 is a competent nurse who has mastered technical skills and utilizes evidence based interventions. The Ambulatory RN 2 continues to collaborate with other members of the health care team when the need for assistance is identified. Exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.

Other information:
Required Job Qualifications:
• Current State of Illinois Registered Nurse licensure.
• 3+ years nursing experience.
• Earned nursing degree at the baccalaureate level or higher.
• With this being a per diem position, your hours would be 0-40 hours per pay period. Schedule would be set approximately 2 weeks in advance.
• All Rush System Ambulatory Clinical Ladder - Registered Nurse Level RN2-Amb transfers to Rush University Medical Center or Rush University Medical Group from other Rush entities must have an earned nursing degree at the baccalaureate level or higher prior to the transfer.
• CPR certification must be current.
• Ability to interact effectively with others in difficult situations.
Preferred Job Qualifications:
• A plus if one possesses outpatient clinic experience with strong telephone triage skills.
• National certification.
Physical Demands:
• Work requires the ability to walk throughout the Medical Center and to be standing or walking most of the designated shift.
• Work conditions include performing procedures where carelessness could result in injury or illness and/or contact with potentially infectious materials and/or strong chemical agents.

Responsibilities:
1.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 for optimal patient experience and outcomes.
2.Implements a plan of care that incorporates the unique characteristics of patients, families, groups and communities. (Cultural, spiritual, intellectual, age educational and psychosocial).
3.Maintains positive, professional relationships with all members of the healthcare team through effective communication, mutual support and respect. Collaborates and communicates consistently and effectively with other disciplines and services to meet the needs of patients/families.
4.Utilizes resources to effectively resolve conflict and improve team relationships in support of a healthy work environment.
5.Coordinates care using the nursing process, multidisciplinary collaboration and coordination of all appropriate health services and community resources across the care continuum.
6.Utilizes evidence-based ambulatory care nursing interventions during clinical visits, telephone encounters, and electronic communications according to state regulations, regulatory agency standards and organizational policies and procedures.
7.Communicates current evidence-based strategies, standards of care and protocols with peers.
8.Participates in and contributes to system and clinic based quality initiatives, research, development of care protocols and evidence based activities that improve patient care and outcomes.
9.Demonstrates accountability for implementing policies related to safe and effective administration of medications, the use of medical devices in the delivery of patient care and in the performance of patient procedures.
10.Applies the teaching- learning process to meet the learning and self-management needs of patients and families.
11.Assesses patient safety needs and implements appropriate strategies to minimize risk during clinical visits, telephone encounters and electronic communications.
12.Recognizes changes in patient status and consistently responds effectively to optimize patient outcomes.
13.Recognizes patterns and problems in a specific patient population that require evaluation.
14.Demonstrates the ability to prioritize care for complex patients based on knowledge acquired from previous clinical experiences.
15.Utilizes competent assessment skills to holistically evaluate the physical and psychosocial needs of patients and families throughout the care continuum. Critically analyzes patient cases and effectively adapts the plan of care.
16.Establish regular communication patterns that facilitate the transition of care for patients and families across settings.
17.Demonstrates accountability for own professional practice, including progress toward achievement of annual goals.
18.Considers factors related to resources utilization when delivering care to patients and families.
19.Supports clinic goals and change initiatives and participates in nursing shared governance.
20.Collaborates with other clinic personnel to ensure task completion to consistently optimize patient outcomes.
21.Provides education to staff and/or students in the clinic.

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, Illinois

Business Unit: Rush Medical Center

Hospital: Rush University Medical Center

Department: Care Management

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

Shift: Shift 1

Work Schedule: 8 Hr (8:30:00 AM - 5:00:00 PM)

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

Pay Range: $27.47 - $43.27 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 Social Worker Care Manager LSW 1 works with the Social Work Care Manager 2, Social Work Care Manager 3, Care Management Social Work Director, RN Care Managers, physician practices, persons/families, as well as inpatient and outpatient teams to facilitate effective care management, coordination of services at the appropriate level of care, and implement sustainable transition plans. The SW CM 1 contribute to the team's effectiveness by coordinating person centric transitional care plans, resolving barriers, and addressing in-depth psychosocial needs. They manage a complex caseload, actively support performance improvement initiatives, and function to provide effective communication between persons, physician practices, the hospital, and the community. Exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.

Other information:
Required Job Qualifications:
•Master's Degree in Social Work from an accredited university.
•Current license in Illinois as a Social Worker, LSW OR proof of a pending license obtained within 90 days of hire required. Employee will be subject to demotion or termination if licensure is not obtained within the given timeframe.
•Ability to perform all job components and serve as a team resource for clinically complex cases within their professional (social work) expertise.
•Experience as a health care provider for the neonate, pediatric, adolescent, adult and /or geriatric patient, and knowledge in care management, discharge planning, social service, are usually.
•Experience related to psychosocial issues, crisis management, conflict resolution, and person centered planning and care transitions.
•Skilled educator and communicator.
•Excellent interpersonal and team building skills, and ability to collaborate effectively with physicians, nurses, and other staff.
•Process improvement skills, ability to perform tasks independently, prioritize workload, problem-solve, and analyze data.
•Strong working knowledge of computer databases, electronic medical record systems, and info technology.
•Willingness to maintain flexible work hours, assume other duties as assigned.
•Maintains professional growth and meets licensure/CEU requirements by attendance at various internal/external meetings, seminars, workshops.
•Willingness to present information to peers, team, etc.
Preferred Job Qualifications:
•LCSW or commitment to obtain.
Physical Demands:
•Ability to travel throughout the Medical Center.
Disclaimer: The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements.

Responsibilities:
1.Has a specialized knowledge, education and experience in the fields of human behavior, psychology and problem solving. They will be responsible for managing complex patient caseloads.
2.Provide comprehensive psychosocial assessments on their patients.
3.Educate patients on the levels of heath care; entitlements; and community resources.
4.Helping patients and families adjust to hospital admission; possible role changes; exploring emotional/social responses to illness and treatment.
5.Promoting communication and collaboration among health care team members.
6.Educating hospital staff on patient psychosocial issues.
7.Coordinating patient discharge and continuity of care planning and throughput.
8.Ensuring communication and understanding about post-hospital care among patient, family and health care team members.
9.Advocating for patient and family needs and facilitating referrals for continuity of care.
10.Documents all activities in a comprehensive, appropriate manner.
11.Referral to legal services.
12.Facilitating support groups if appropriate.
13.Provides leadership, support and clinical expertise within Care Management teams to achieve outcomes.
14.Functions as a role model within the team. Demonstrates ownership of the person centered plan, complex psychosocial issues and anticipated outcomes. Provides proactive planning, coordinated transition plans, and implements readmission avoidance strategies. Serves as a resource to physicians, nurses, peers and CM staff in managing complex cases and resolving issues.
15.Provides leadership and facilitates communication within the inpatient and cross continuum teams to assure effective sustainable care transitions from hospital to home, within community care settings, and/or to supplement care for high risk patients.
16.Supports team education and training functions related to complex psychosocial issues and transitions in care coordination. Conducts education for staff including care managers, liaisons, nurses, physicians and allied health professionals, as requested.
17.Implements effective communication between inpatient units, care management team, physicians, nurses, pharmacy, persons/families, Health & Aging, and external providers.
18.Coordinates interdisciplinary conferences, serves on committees and leads work groups to address psychosocial/care coordination issues. Effectively responds to Abuse & Neglect calls.
19.Models and maintains a quality based proactive person centered approach to achieve department and institutional goals and process improvements.
20.Models a person centered approach to support to the treatment team, person/family directed plans and engagement. Supports customer satisfaction among persons, families, physicians, external case managers, payers, vendors, and inpatient staff.
21.Participates in research to evaluate project initiatives.
22.Applies evidenced based practice.

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.