Physician - Pediatric Surgery - Chicago

Physician - Pediatric Surgery - Chicago (Job ID: 30091)

Pediatric Surgery - 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 for the position of Pediatric Surgeon.

Position Highlights

• Join a team of 4 full-time clinical faculty and 2 nurse practitioners.
• Provide care at Rush University Medical Center and additional hospitals throughout the Chicagoland area.
• High-volume practice with opportunities to care for a broad and complex pediatric patient population.
• Ideal candidate is adaptable and comfortable working across different practice models and clinical settings.
• Strong opportunity for teaching, mentorship, and institutional service.
• Faculty appointment at the Assistant Professor level or above.
• Target start date: by September 2027.

Clinical Environment

• 16-bed PICU staffed by in-house intensivists, supporting busy neurosurgical and cardiac surgical programs.
• 70-bed NICU with all-private rooms.
• ELSO-certified Center of Excellence for ECMO.
• Robust Maternal-Fetal Medicine Center with high-risk mothers referred from throughout the Midwest.
• Comprehensive pediatric subspecialty services within the Department of Pediatrics.
• Highly regarded pediatric residency program.

Qualifications

• MD, DO, or equivalent degree.
• Board certified/board eligible in General Surgery and Pediatric Surgery.
• Eligible for medical licensure in Illinois.
• Eligible for faculty appointment at the Assistant Professor level or above.
• Demonstrated commitment to:

o Excellence in clinical care

o Teaching and education

o Institutional service
* Strong communication and collaboration skills.
* Ability to thrive in a high-volume, dynamic practice environment.
* Available to start by September 2027.

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.

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.