Physician - Internal Medicine - Nephrology (Per Diem)-26258

Rush University Medical Center; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 158,424 - 179,088; Part time

Job summary

A prominent medical institution in Chicago is seeking board-certified nephrologists for a per-diem Clinical Faculty/Physician role. The position offers outpatient nephrology services based on departmental needs and allows for mentoring fellows and medical students. Candidates must have strong nephrology skills, excellent communication abilities, and a valid Illinois medical license. The hourly pay range is $115 – $130, providing a competitive compensation structure.

Qualifications

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, evidence of excellence in nephrology clinical practice.
• Familiarity with the EPIC electronic health record.
• Board certified in Nephrology and completed an ACGME accredited fellowship in Nephrology.

Responsibilities

• Support outpatient nephrology services on a per diem basis.
• Provide broad clinical nephrology skills, including care of dialysis patients.
• Educate and mentor nephrology fellows and medical students.

Skills

Written and verbal communication skills

Clinical nephrology skills

Familiarity with EPIC electronic health record

Education

Board certified in Nephrology

Completed an ACGME accredited fellowship in Nephrology

Active Illinois medical license or eligibility to obtain one

Job description

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 invites applications from board‑certified nephrologists for a per‑diem position.

Department/Division Specifics

• Division size: 16 faculty (3 General Nephrology, 1 Interventional Nephrology, 1 Onco‑Nephrologist, 2 Transplant Nephrology, 5 Private Practice, 4 Research)
• 1 Advanced Practice Provider
• 6 General Nephrology Fellowship positions (3 fellows per year – all positions filled for incoming class)
• Collaboration with multiple service lines (Heart and Vascular, Cancer, Transplant) and other subspecialties (critical care, endocrinology, general internal medicine, geriatric medicine, hospital medicine, interventional radiology, obstetrics, rheumatology, palliative care, surgery)
• U.S. News & World Report: Rush University Medical Center is rated high performing in kidney failure

Responsibilities

• Support outpatient nephrology services on a per diem basis. Scheduling is based on departmental needs and physician availability, with no guaranteed minimum hours.
• Provide broad clinical nephrology skills, including care of dialysis patients, outpatient general nephrology, and post‑transplant patients with chronic kidney disease.
• Educate and mentor 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.
• Board certified in Nephrology and completed an ACGME accredited fellowship in Nephrology.
• Highest standards of professionalism and collegiality.
• Active Illinois medical license or eligibility to obtain one.

Pay Range: $115.00 – $130.00 per hour

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.