Physician - Neuropsychiatrist - Chicago (Downtown)

MedChi, The Maryland State Medical Society; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 230,000 - 295,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player invites applications for a Neuropsychiatrist position in a leading academic health system. This role offers the opportunity to diagnose and treat a diverse array of mental disorders while collaborating with neurology specialists. The ideal candidate will possess board certifications in both Psychiatry and Neuropsychiatry, with a preference for those experienced in epilepsy and movement disorders. Join a recognized institution committed to health equity and excellence in patient care, where your expertise can make a significant impact in underserved communities. This is a chance to be part of a team that is dedicated to improving lives and advancing healthcare.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Sign-on bonuses

Retention bonuses

Relocation allowances

Qualifications

• Comprehensive clinical background in mental disorders required.
• Board certification in Psychiatry and Neuropsychiatry is essential.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and treat a wide spectrum of mental disorders.
• Collaborate with neurology subspecialty patient populations.

Skills

Clinical background in Psychiatry

Diagnosis and treatment of mental disorders

Board certification in Neuropsychiatry

Specialized experience in epilepsy

Specialized experience in movement disorders

Education

Board certification in Psychiatry

Eligibility in Neuropsychiatry

Job description

Location: Chicago, Illinois

Hospital: Rush University Medical Center

Department: Neurological Sciences

Work Type: Full Time

Neuropsychiatrist

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 Neuropsychiatrist in the Department of Neurological Sciences.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate a comprehensive clinical background encompassing the diagnosis and treatment of a wide spectrum of mental disorders, with opportunities for collaborative work with neurology subspecialty patient populations. Required qualifications include board certification in Psychiatry and board certification or eligibility in Neuropsychiatry. Candidates with specialized experience in epilepsy and movement disorders will be given priority consideration.

Rush University System for Health (Rush) is an academic health system whose mission is to improve the health of the individuals and the diverse communities it serves through the integration of outstanding patient care, education, research, and community partnerships.

Rush includes Rush University Medical Center, Rush University, Rush Copley Medical Center, and Rush Oak Park Hospital, as well as numerous regional outpatient care facilities. Rush University, with more than 2,500 students, is a health sciences university that comprises Rush Medical College, the College of Nursing, and the College of Health Sciences.

Rush is an elite medical community recognized yearly for excellence in patient care, medical discovery, and clinical expertise. We are committed to fostering and sustaining a climate and culture wherein all staff, faculty, patients, and students thrive. Our continued pursuits have earned Rush University Medical Center the distinction of being on U.S. News & World Report’s Best Hospitals Honor Roll for 2024-2025.

This places the Medical Center amongst the top 50 of the more than 5,000 hospitals evaluated. U.S. News & World Report has also recognized eleven Rush programs amongst the nation’s best, including top ten national rankings for neurology and neurosurgery and orthopedics. Rush University Medical Center has received Vizient's Quality Leadership Award, ranking second among 99 academic medical centers across the country.

All three Rush hospitals have earned the LGBTQ Healthcare Equality Leader designation in the Healthcare Equality Index. Additionally, Rush has been named as one of the nation’s "Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion" for the past six consecutive years. Our physicians, advanced practitioners, nurses, and staff are the heartbeat of our health system’s ongoing success.

We’re passionate about health equity: for the communities we serve, for our patients, and for our employees. We know that the South and West Sides of Chicago have historically been underserved. As a result, there is a 16-year gap in the life expectancy of someone in Chicago’s Loop versus someone in Chicago’s West Side. As the largest employer on Chicago’s West Side, we take it seriously that our institution can change this.

As part of our Anchor Mission strategy, we hire, invest, buy and source, and volunteer locally. We’ve invested more than $6 million on the West Side since 2018, and that number continues to grow every year. And, of course, we continue to provide excellent patient care for everyone who comes to Rush.

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. Opportunities for increased compensation based on exceeding productivity targets. Additional compensation may include sign-on and retention bonuses and relocation allowances. We also offer a comprehensive benefits package.

Pay Range: $230,000 - $295,000

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.