Physician - Neurological Sciences - Movement Disorders - Chicago (Downtown)

MedChi, The Maryland State Medical Society; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 200,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

Rush University Medical Center is seeking an Interventional Movement Disorders Clinical Faculty for its expanding program. Involving managing advanced therapies for patients, the role combines clinical duties with opportunities in research and education. Ideal candidates will be fellowship-trained and board-certified in Neurology, committed to health equity and patient care.

Qualifications

• Must have clinical and research interest in deep brain stimulation, focused ultrasound.
• Strong commitment to patient care and education required.

Responsibilities

• Join a team managing therapies such as Deep Brain Stimulation and Infusion therapies.
• Participate in patient care, research, and educational initiatives.

Skills

Clinical interest in deep brain stimulation

Research interest in therapies for advanced disease states

Secondary interests in genetics and cognition

Education

Completed fellowship

Board Certified in Neurology

Job description

Location: Chicago, IL

Hospital: RUSH University Medical Center

Department: Neurological Sciences

Movement Disorders – Clinical Faculty

Rush University Medical Center in Chicago invites applications for the position of Interventional Movement Disorders Clinical Faculty.

The Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorders Program at Rush is expanding its Interventional Movement Disorder Program, which manages therapies such as Deep Brain Stimulation, Infusion therapies, and MRI-guided focused ultrasound. We seek an Assistant Professor to join twelve other specialists focused on Patient Care, Research, and Education. The team includes neurologists, physician assistants, a neurosurgeon, and a nurse practitioner across three campuses.

Applicants should have a clinical and research interest in deep brain stimulation, focused ultrasound, and therapies for advanced disease states. Secondary interests in genetics, cognition, neuropsychiatry, physiology, imaging, or basic science are encouraged. The role is primarily clinical, with opportunities for research and educational initiatives.

Candidates must have completed a fellowship, be Board Certified in Neurology, and be eligible for a faculty appointment at the Assistant Professor level or higher. A strong commitment to patient care, education, and research is essential. The program serves approximately 6,000 patients annually and includes fellows, students, and other healthcare professionals.

RUSH University System for Health aims to improve health through outstanding patient care, education, research, and community partnerships. Recognized for excellence, Rush is among the top hospitals in the U.S. News & World Report’s 2024-2025 rankings and has received numerous awards for quality and equality.

We are committed to health equity, especially in underserved communities on Chicago’s West Side, and invest in community health initiatives.

Join RUSH and be part of a leading healthcare system dedicated to excellence and equity.

RUSH is an equal opportunity / Affirmative Action employer