Rush Copley | ENT - Rhinology - Skull Base and Head & Neck Surgeons

Rush University Medical Center invites applications for two positions in the Department of Otorhinolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery, primarily based at Rush Copley Medical Center.

Position 1: Rhinologist - Skull Base Surgeon

Seeking a rhinologist with expertise in sinonasal disorders and advanced rhinologic cases. Fellowship training in advanced rhinology preferred. Build a thriving community practice encompassing full breadth of rhinology, with some comprehensive otolaryngology expected initially.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide high-quality rhinology and comprehensive otolaryngology care
• Collaborate with four fellowship-trained rhinologists across the health system
• Contribute to neuro-rhinology fellowship program
• Participate in research and academic publications
• Pay Range: $376,000 - $505,000

Position 2: Head and Neck Surgeon/ Otolaryngologist

Seeking a head and neck surgeon with subspecialty focus in head and neck cancer. Fellowship training in head and neck surgical oncology preferred. Build a community practice with full otolaryngology breadth and oncologic specialization.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide head and neck cancer and comprehensive otolaryngology care
• 80% time at Rush Copley, 20% at Rush University Medical Center
• Collaborate with four fellowship-trained head and neck surgeons
• Engage in research and clinical advancements
• Pay Range: $419,700 - $665,800

Shared Opportunities

• Community Impact: Serve the greater Fox Valley region with compassionate care
• Academic Excellence: Join collaborative, academically-oriented team balancing community care with professional growth
• Education: Instruct medical students, residents, and fellows with Assistant Professor appointment opportunity

About Rush

Rush Copley Medical Center is a 210-bed community hospital serving Aurora for 130+ years, integrating community care with academic resources as part of Rush University System for Health.

Rush achievements include:

• Rush Ear, Nose and Throat ranked 19th by U.S. News and World Report 2025-2026
• U.S. News & World Report's Best Hospitals Honor Roll 2025-2026 - Top 50 of 5,000+ hospitals evaluated
• Eleven programs ranked among nation's best
• Vizient's Quality Leadership Award (2nd among 99 academic medical centers)

Both Positions:

• MD, DO, or foreign equivalent
• Board eligibility/certification in Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery

Position-Specific:

• Rhinology: Fellowship in Advanced Rhinology desired
• Head/Neck: Fellowship in head and neck surgery desired

As Chicago's West Side's largest employer, Rush addresses the 16-year life expectancy gap through our Office of Community Health Equity and RUSH BMO Institute of Health Equity, investing $6+ million locally since 2018.

Join one of the nation's best healthcare systems.

Rush is an equal opportunity employer evaluating qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

About Rush University System for Health

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 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.

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 hired 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.