Physician - Movement Disorders - RUMC (Downtown)-28583

Rush University Medical Center; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 263,000 - 337,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation allowance

Competitive benefits

Job summary

Rush University Medical Center in Chicago is seeking a Neuropsychiatrist to join the Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorders Program. The role is predominantly clinical with built‑in opportunities for research collaboration, faculty development, and teaching Rush Medical College.

You will work with an experienced, multidisciplinary team to provide high‑quality psychiatric care for movement disorders patients, supervise trainees, and contribute to clinical studies that advance patient care and

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree from an accredited institution.
• Licensed or eligible for Illinois medical licensure.
• Board certified or board eligible in Psychiatry.
• Academic appointment criteria for Assistant Professor level or higher within Rush Medical College.
• Fellowship in neurological diseases, neuropsychiatry, or movement disorders ideal.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality psychiatric care tailored to patients in the behavioral, cognitive, and movement disorders programs.
• Supervise and train psychiatry residents, fellows, and medical students.
• Engage in clinical research collaborations related to movement disorders.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to advance patient care and education.

Skills

Clinical psychiatry

Resident education

Research

Education

Medical Degree (M.D. or D.O.)

Job description

Location: Chicago, Illinois. Business Unit: Rush Medical Group. Hospital: Rush University Medical Center. Department: Neuro Movement Disorders. Work Type: Full Time.

Neuropsychiatrist – position at Rush University Medical Center, located in Chicago, IL.

As part of a key strategic growth initiative, the Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorders Program at Rush is expanding its behavioral and cognitive services. We are seeking a dedicated psychiatrist to join our highly collaborative, multi-disciplinary team. You will work alongside our current movement disorder psychiatrists, two neuropsychologists, and eleven full-time movement disorders specialists to support our integrated mission of exceptional patient care, groundbreaking research, and clinical education. This position is predominantly clinically focused, with built-in opportunities for research collaboration, faculty development, and educational initiatives within Rush Medical College.

Criteria and Expectations

• Specialized Patient Care: Provide high-quality psychiatric care tailored to patients within the behavioral, cognitive, and movement disorders programs. The Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorders Program represents the most stable program in the Chicagoland area, evaluating approximately 6,000 adult and pediatric patients annually across the full spectrum of movement disorders.
• Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Maintain an active role in all-discipline team consultation meetings for the Huntington’s Disease Clinic.
• Education & Mentorship: Supervise and train psychiatry residents, fellows, and medical students who are integral parts of this robust academic program.
• Clinical Research: Engage in clinical research collaborations and contribute to the academic advancement of the department based on your areas of interest.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Education: Medical Degree (M.D. or D.O.) from an accredited institution.
• Licensure: Licensed or eligible for medical licensure in the State of Illinois.
• Certification: Board Certified or Board Eligible in Psychiatry.
• Expertise: A strong commitment to clinical medicine, patient care, resident education, and research. Additional specialized expertise or fellowship training in neurological diseases, neuropsychiatry, or movement disorders is ideal.
• Academic Appointment: Candidates must meet at least the criteria for a faculty appointment at the Assistant Professor level or higher within Rush Medical College.

Compensation: Pay Range: $263,000 - $337,000 (TCC). Rush offers competitive total compensation that includes base pay, benefits, and other incentive programs for employees, including sign‑on and retention bonuses, relocation allowances, and opportunities for increased compensation based on exceeding productivity targets. Comprehensive benefits package available.

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.