Gastroenterology Centers of Excellence - Small Bowel and Esophageal

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 positions of Small Bowel Center of Excellent Program Director and Esophageal Center of Excellent Program Director. 

Small Bowel

• 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.

Esophageal

• 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 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

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.