Physician - Urology - Urologic Oncology - Chicago-26937

Rush University Medical Center; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 441,000 - 669,000; Full time

Job summary

Rush University Medical Center in Chicago seeks a Section Chief for Urology – Urologic Oncology to lead clinical, educational, and research missions. The role focuses on multidisciplinary care, advanced robotic procedures, and patient-centered outcomes in prostate cancer and other urologic cancers.

The position emphasizes collaboration with oncology and radiology faculty, commitment to education of trainees, and advancement of clinical programs within a major academic health system.

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree (Board-certified or eligible in Urology)
• Fellowship-trained in Urologic Oncology preferred
• Experience in laparoscopy/robotic surgery is a plus

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for clinical, educational, and research missions of the section
• Promote clinical quality, patient safety, and operational efficiency
• Collaborate with faculty to enhance multidisciplinary care and program development
• Identify opportunities for research collaboration and external funding
• Support departmental policies, accreditation standards, and budget planning
• Deliver inpatient/outpatient urology care including oncologic care at Rush downtown campus
• Perform advanced minimally invasive and robotic procedures (DaVinci XI/SP)
• Contribute to education of students, residents, and fellows

Skills

Clinical Leadership

Urologic Oncology

Robotic Surgery

Research Collaboration

Medical Education

Education

MD or DO

Tools

DaVinci Xi

Job description

Location: Chicago, Illinois

Hospital: Rush University Medical Center

Department: Urology - Office

Work Type: Full Time (Total FTE between 0.9 and 1.0)

Urology – Urologic Oncology – Section Chief - Chicago

Clinical Faculty

Rush University Medical Center

Chicago, IL

Rush University System for Health, a national leader in outstanding patient care, education, research, community partnerships and empowering a new generation of health care providers, invites applications for the position of Section Chief position within in the Department of Urology, with RUSH MD Anderson Cancer Center at Rush University Medical Center.

Rush University System for Health and The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center have partnered to create RUSHMD Anderson Cancer Center. The partnership represents advanced clinical and operational integration in the delivery of cancer care, providing Rush patients with greater access to cancer treatments and research considered among the best in the world.

Department/Division Specifics

• Rush urologists make quality of life our top priority, with compassionate care for both the physical and emotional challenges of urinary, reproductive and sexual conditions. From the management of general urologic conditions to the most advanced urologic cancer care, Rush urologists collaborate with multidisciplinary providers throughout the Rush system and our robust network of external referral sources to offer personalized treatment as a destination for the latest in innovative care.


• Many urologists at Rush are experts in minimally invasive surgical techniques — including advanced laparoscopic and robotic procedures — and participate in clinical trials looking into new treatments for urologic disorders.


• The department currently has 13 Urologists and 5 Advanced Practice Providers.


• Collaborate with Urologists, Oncology, Radiology, and research to provide personalized treatment to our patients.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Providing strategic leadership and vision for the section's clinical, educational, and research missions


• Promoting clinical quality, patient safety, strategic planning and operational efficiency across the section and network


• Facilitating collaboration among faculty to enhance multidisciplinary care and program development


• Identifying opportunities for research collaboration, programmatic growth, and external funding


• Supporting implementation of departmental policies, accreditation standards, and institutional priorities


• Assisting in budget planning and resource allocation as appropriate for section activities


• Inpatient and outpatient clinical care at Rush University Medical Center downtown campus, metro focused.


• Patients will include surgical urology patients with an emphasis on the care of prostate cancer patients.


• Perform advanced minimally invasive and robotic procedures using state-of-the art technology (with both DaVinci XI and SP)


• Commitment to the education of medical students, residents, and fellows.

Qualifications

• Doctorate MD or DO degree


• Current and unrestricted license to practice medicine and/or eligible for medical licensure in Illinois


• Candidates must be board-certified or eligible in Urology and be fellowship-trained in Urologic Oncology.


• Applicants with training and experience in laparoscopy and robotic surgery will receive priority consideration.

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 for clinical excellence, earning placement on U.S. News & World Report's Best Hospitals Honor Roll 2025-2026(top 50 of 5,000+ hospitals evaluated).The system received Vizient's Quality Leadership Award, ranking within the top ten among 99 academic medical centers for the 13thconsecutive year.

All three hospitals earned LGBTQ Healthcare Equality Leader designation, and Rush has been named a \"Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion\" for six consecutive years.

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 maybe 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.

Pay Range: $441,000- $669,000

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.