Hematologist - Acute Leukemia

International Society on Thrombosis and Haemostasis, Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 314,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Rush University System for Health invites applications for the Malignant Hematology – Acute Leukemia clinical faculty position, in partnership with MD Anderson Cancer Center at Rush University Medical Center. The role focuses on clinical care, teaching, and research in acute leukemia.

The successful candidate will hold board certification or eligibility in Hematology, possess an MD or DO, have Illinois licensure or eligibility, and contribute to institutional service while advancing

Qualifications

• Board certified or eligible in Hematology.
• Education: Medical Degree (MD or DO) from an accredited medical institution.
• Licensure: Valid Illinois medical license or ability to obtain licensure.
• Experience: Expertise in clinical and laboratory aspects of Hematology, specifically acute leukemia.

Responsibilities

• Clinical research, teaching, and patient satisfaction as primary focus.
• Provide excellence in clinical care for patients with acute leukemia.
• Engage in scholarly activity to advance clinical medicine.
• Contribute to institutional service based on programmatic needs.

Skills

Hematology

Clinical research

Teaching

Education

Medical Degree (MD or DO)

Job description

• Pay: $314,316 – $519,582 total cash compensation


• Employment: Full-time


• Location: Rush University Medical Center


• Rush Job ID: 25072

Malignant Hematology – Acute Leukemia – Clinical Faculty

Rush University System for Health, a national leader in outstanding patient care, education, research, community partnerships and empowering a new generation of health care providers, invites applications for the position of Malignant Hematology, with RUSH MD Anderson Cancer Center at Rush University Medical Center. This position will be primarily focused on Acute Leukemia.

Rush University System for Health and The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center have partnered to create RUSH MD Anderson Cancer Center. The partnership represents advanced clinical and operational integration in the delivery of cancer care, providing Rush patients greater access to cancer treatments and research considered among the best in the world.

Qualifications

Certification: Board certified or eligible in Hematology

Education: Medical Degree (MD or DO) from an accredited medical institution

Licensure: Valid Illinois medical license or ability to obtain licensure

Experience: Expertise in clinical and laboratory aspects of Hematology, specifically acute leukemia

Primary Focus: Clinical research, teaching, and patient satisfaction

Clinical Care: Provide excellence in clinical care

Scholarly Activity: Engage in activities that advance clinical medicine

Institutional Service: Contribute to institutional service based on programmatic needs

About Rush

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.