Physician - Pediatric Surgery - Chicago-30091

Rush University Medical Center; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 530,000 - 665,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation allowance

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, IL, invites applications for Pediatric Surgeon in a clinical faculty role within the Department of Pediatrics. The position offers a 4-physician clinical faculty team, opportunities to teach and mentor, and a target start date of September 2027.

The role includes care across Rush facilities and the Chicagoland region, a high-volume pediatric practice, and a strong emphasis on education and institutional service.

Qualifications

• MD/DO or equivalent degree.
• Board certified/board eligible in General Surgery and Pediatric Surgery.
• Eligible for medical licensure in Illinois.
• Eligible for faculty appointment at the Assistant Professor level or above.
• Demonstrated commitment to excellence in clinical care, teaching and institutional service.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to thrive in a high-volume, dynamic practice environment.
• Available to start by September 2027.

Responsibilities

• Provide care at Rush University Medical Center and additional hospitals throughout the Chicagoland area.
• Participate in teaching, mentorship, and institutional service.
• Engage in clinical care across a broad and complex pediatric population.
• Join a team of faculty and nurse practitioners and contribute to high-volume practice.

Skills

Strong communication

Teaching and education

Collaboration

Education

MD/DO or equivalent

Job description

Pediatric Surgery – Clinical Faculty/Physician
Rush University Medical Center
Chicago, IL
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 Pediatric Surgeon.

Position Highlights

• Join a team of 4 full-time clinical faculty and 2 nurse practitioners.
• Provide care at Rush University Medical Center and additional hospitals throughout the Chicagoland area.
• High-volume practice with opportunities to care for a broad and complex pediatric patient population.
• Ideal candidate is adaptable and comfortable working across different practice models and clinical settings.
• Strong opportunity for teaching, mentorship, and institutional service.
• Faculty appointment at the Assistant Professor level or above.
• Target start date: by September 2027.

Clinical Environment

• 16-bed PICU staffed by in-house intensivists, supporting busy neurosurgical and cardiac surgical programs.
• 70-bed NICU with all-private rooms.
• ELSO-certified Center of Excellence for ECMO.
• Robust Maternal-Fetal Medicine Center with high-risk mothers referred from throughout the Midwest.
• Comprehensive pediatric subspecialty services within the Department of Pediatrics.
• Highly regarded pediatric residency program.

Qualifications

• MD, DO, or equivalent degree.
• Board certified/board eligible in General Surgery and Pediatric Surgery.
• Eligible for medical licensure in Illinois.
• Eligible for faculty appointment at the Assistant Professor level or above.
• Demonstrated commitment to:
• Excellence in clinical care
• Teaching and education
• Institutional service
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to thrive in a high-volume, dynamic practice environment.
• Available to start by September 2027.

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 both for clinical excellence and as a top employer. U.S. News & World Report placed Rush on its Best Hospitals Honor Roll for 2026-2027, ranking it among the top 50 of more than 4,500 hospitals evaluated and No. 1 among Illinois and Chicago-area hospitals. Vizient awarded Rush its Quality Leadership Award, marking the 13th consecutive year the health system has ranked among the top 10 of 99 academic medical centers nationwide. On the workplace side, Modern Healthcare named Rush one of the Best Places to Work in Healthcare in 2026, citing its culture, financial rewards, and training and advancement opportunities, while Becker's Hospital Review similarly included Rush University System for Health on its 2026 list of top places to work in healthcare, pointing to culture, comprehensive compensation and benefits, and extensive mental health resources as key factors.

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.

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, as well as additional compensation such as sign-on and retention bonuses and relocation allowances. Opportunities for increased compensation based on exceeding productivity targets. We also offer a comprehensive benefits package.

Total Compensation Pay Range: $530,000 - $665,000

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.