Gastroenterology Pancreatology - Faculty Physician

Rush University Medical Center; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 400,000 - 587,000; Full time

Job summary

Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, IL seeks a Gastroenterologist with specialized expertise in Pancreatology to lead evaluation and management of pancreatic disorders within a multidisciplinary team.

The role emphasizes clinical care expansion, education and mentorship of fellows and residents, and contributions to program development and clinical innovation. Collaborative leadership across GI, surgery, oncology, radiology, pathology and other specialties is expected.

Qualifications

• MD, DO, or equivalent medical degree.
• Board certified or board eligible in Gastroenterology.
• Fellowship trained in Gastroenterology.
• Demonstrated clinical expertise and interest in Pancreatology.
• Experience managing complex pancreatic disorders preferred.
• Strong commitment to multidisciplinary collaboration, education, and mentorship.
• Eligible for or able to obtain an Illinois medical license.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialized evaluation and management of patients with pancreatic disorders.
• Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams to deliver comprehensive, patient-centered care.
• Contribute to education and mentorship of fellows, residents, and other learners while supporting program development and clinical innovation.
• Expand services and improve patient access in pancreatic disease.
• Collaborate with GI, surgery, oncology, radiology, pathology, and other specialties.
• Develop and enhance clinical programs related to pancreatic disease.
• Contribute to medical education, trainee teaching, and mentorship.
• Participate in clinical research, quality improvement, and academic pursuits.

Skills

Pancreatology

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Medical education

Mentorship

Illinois license eligible

Education

MD/DO or equivalent

GI fellowship

Illinois medical license eligibility

Job description

Gastroenterology Pancreatology - 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 Gastroenterology with specialized expertise in Pancreatology

Position Highlights

• The successful candidate will provide specialized evaluation and management of patients with pancreatic disorders and collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams to deliver comprehensive, patient-centered care.
• This role will also contribute to the education and mentorship of fellows, residents, and other learners while supporting ongoing program development and clinical innovation.
• This is an excellent opportunity for a gastroenterologist with a focused interest in pancreatic diseases and disorders to play a key role in expanding specialized services, improving patient access, and advancing education and multidisciplinary care.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team across gastroenterology, surgery, oncology, radiology, pathology, and other relevant specialties
• Participate in the development and enhancement of clinical programs related to pancreatic disease
• Contribute to medical education, trainee teaching, and mentorship
• Opportunities for clinical research, quality improvement, and academic pursuits

Qualifications

• MD, DO, or equivalent medical degree
• Board certified or board eligible in Gastroenterology
• Fellowship trained in Gastroenterology
• Demonstrated clinical expertise and interest in Pancreatology
• Experience managing complex pancreatic disorders preferred
• Strong commitment to multidisciplinary collaboration, education, and mentorship
• Eligible for or able to obtain an Illinois medical license

Rush University System for Health is an academic health system integrating patient care, education, research, and community partnerships to improve health in diverse communities.

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.

Rush is recognized for clinical excellence, earning placement on U.S. News & World Report's Best Hospitals Honor Roll 2025-2026 (top 50 of 5,000+ hospitals evaluated). The system received Vizient's Quality Leadership Award, ranking within the top ten among 99 academic medical centers for the 13th consecutive year.

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.

Rush is committed to health equity, particularly addressing the 16-year life expectancy gap between Chicago's Loop and West Side. As the largest West Side employer, Rush implements an Anchor Mission strategy through local hiring, investing, sourcing, and volunteering. The system has invested over $6 million on the West Side since 2018 while continuing to provide excellent patient care for all.

Rush offers competitive total compensation that includes base pay, benefits, and other incentive programs for our employees. The total pay range shown reflects the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, knowledge and skills; relevant experience and training; education, certifications, and licensure; primary work location; and other business and organizational factors. This total pay range is for a full-time, 1.0 FTE employee, and includes any incentive payments that may be applicable to this role, as well as additional compensation such as sign-on and retention bonuses and relocation allowances. Opportunities for increased compensation based on exceeding productivity targets. We also offer a comprehensive benefits package.

Total Compensation Pay Range: $400,000 - $587,000

Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits, learn more at our Rush benefits page https://www.rush.edu/rush-careers/employee-benefits.

Join Rush and become part of one of the nation's best healthcare systems.

Rush is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

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