Physician - Internal Medicine - Nephrology (Per Diem)

Physician - Internal Medicine - Nephrology (Per Diem) (Job ID: 26258)

Location: Chicago, Illinois

Business Unit: Rush Medical Group

Hospital: Rush University Medical Center

Department: Internal Medicine, Division of Nephrology

Nephrology - 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 from board-certified nephrologists for a per diem position.

Department/Division specifics:

• Division Size:

o 16 Faculty (3 General Nephrology, 1 Interventional Nephrology, 1 Onco-Nephrologist, 2 Transplant Nephrology, 5 Private Practice, 4 Research)

o 1 Advanced Practice Provider

o 6 General Nephrology Fellowship positions (3 fellows per year - all positions filled for incoming class)
* Collaboration with multiple service lines (Heart and Vascular, Cancer, and Transplant) as well as other subspecialties (e.g. critical care, endocrinology, general internal medicine, geriatric medicine, hospital medicine, interventional radiology, obstetrics, rheumatology, palliative care, and surgery)
* US News and World Reports: Rush University Medical Center is rated High Performing in the following procedures and conditions related to Nephrology: Kidney Failure

Responsibilities:

• The per diem (PRN) Nephrologist will support outpatient nephrology services. Scheduling is based on departmental needs and physician availability, with no guaranteed minimum hours. This role offers flexibility while allowing the physician to maintain active clinical practice.
• The per diem Nephrologist will be expected to have broad skills in clinical nephrology, including but not limited to the renal care of dialysis patients, outpatient general nephrology, with an emphasis on outpatient and care of post-transplant patients with chronic kidney disease.
• Additional duties include education and mentoring of nephrology fellows, house officers and medical students.

Requirements:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, evidence of excellence in nephrology clinical practice.
• Familiarity with the EPIC electronic health record
• The applicant is expected to be board certified in Nephrology and have completed an ACGME accredited fellowship in Nephrology.
• The candidate is expected to meet the highest standards of professionalism and collegiality.
• Active Illinois medical license or eligibility to obtain one is required.

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.