Endoscopic Spine Surgeon & Academic Leader

Rush University Medical Center; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 728,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, IL seeks a Spine Neurosurgery Clinical Faculty at associate or full professor level. The role balances advanced clinical care, education, and scholarly activity, with emphasis on endoscopic spine techniques and a 32-bed spine inpatient footprint.

Responsibilities include supervision of students, residents, and fellows, plus pursuing NIH/industry funding opportunities in spinal surgery, and leadership within national/international spine societies.

Qualifications

• MD or MD/PhD degree (or equivalent).
• Board-certified or board-eligible by ABNS.
• Unrestricted medical license to practice in Illinois.
• Fellowship training focused on spinal surgery preferred.
• Robust clinical, teaching, and scholarly capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide inpatient and outpatient treatment for patients with spinal disorders.
• Incorporate endoscopic spine techniques where appropriate.
• Supervise medical students, neurosurgery residents, and spine fellows.
• Engage in primary or collaborative spinal surgery research with NIH/industry funding opportunities.

Education

MD or MD/PhD

ABNS board-certified or board-eligible

Unrestricted IL medical license

Fellowship in spinal surgery

Strong clinical/educational leadership

Job description

Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, IL seeks a Spine Neurosurgery Clinical Faculty at associate or full professor level. The role balances advanced clinical care, education, and scholarly activity, with emphasis on endoscopic spine techniques and a 32-bed spine inpatient footprint.

Responsibilities include supervision of students, residents, and fellows, plus pursuing NIH/industry funding opportunities in spinal surgery, and leadership within national/international spine societies.