Physician - Urology Oncology - Chicago

Physician - Urology Oncology - Chicago (Job ID: 24434)

Urology Oncology- Clinical Faculty

Rush University Medical 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, invites applications for the position of Urology Oncologist in the Department of Urology, with RUSH MD Anderson Cancer Center at Rush University Medical Center, 15%, Rush Copley Medical Center, 60% and Rush MD Anderson Cancer Center, Lisle, 25%.

Rush University System for Health and The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center have partnered to create RUSHMD Anderson Cancer Center. The partnership represents advanced clinical and operational integration in the delivery of cancer care, providing Rush patients with greater access to cancer treatments and research considered among the best in the world.

Department/Division specifics:

• Rush urologists make quality of life our top priority, with compassionate care for both the physical and emotional challenges of urinary, reproductive and sexual conditions. From the management of general urologic conditions to the most advanced urologic cancer care, Rush urologists collaborate with multidisciplinary providers throughout the Rush system and our robust network of external referral sources to offer personalized treatment as a destination for the latest in innovative care.
• Many urologists at Rush are experts in minimally invasive surgical techniques — including advanced laparoscopic and robotic procedures — and participate in clinical trials looking into new treatments for urologic disorders.
• The department currently has 13 Urologists and 5 Advanced Practice Providers
• Rush University Medical Center has earned national recognition in the latest U.S. News & World Report “Best Hospitals” issue, ranking #22 of all urology programs surveyed nationwide
• Collaborate with Urologists, Oncology, Radiology, and research to provide personalized treatment to our patients

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Inpatient clinical care at Rush University Medical Center downtown campus and Outpatient clinic hours in Lisle and Oak Lawn, Illinois.
• Patients will include surgical urology patients with an emphasis on the care of prostate cancer patients
• Perform advanced minimally invasive and robotic procedures using state-of-the art technology (with both DaVinci XI and SP)
• Commitment to the education of medical students, residents, and fellows

Qualifications:

• Doctorate MD or DO degree
• Current and unrestricted license to practice medicine and/or eligible for medical licensure in Illinois
• Candidates must be board-certified or eligible in Urology and be fellowship-trained in Urologic Oncology.
• Applicants with training and experience in laparoscopy and robotic surgery will receive priority consideration.

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.

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.

About Rush University System for Health

Rush University System for Health brings together the brightest minds in medicine, research and academics. Driven by discovery, innovation and a deep responsibility for the health of our communities, Rush is a national leader in outstanding patient care, education, research and community partnerships and in empowering a new generation of health care providers.

Rush is a nonprofit health system that includes Rush University Medical Center, Rush University, Rush Copley Medical Center and Rush Oak Park Hospital, as well as an extensive provider network and numerous outpatient care facilities. Rush University Medical Center is ranked among the top hospitals in the nation by U.S. News & World Report and consistently is named among the top academic medical centers for excellence in patient care by Vizient Inc. and a Top Teaching Hospital by The Leapfrog Group. Rush University comprises three colleges: Rush Medical College, the College of Nursing and the College of Health Sciences.