Primary Care Physician

Rush University Medical Center; Evanston (IL); On-site; USD 261,000 - 383,000; Full time

Job summary

Rush Oak Lawn Outpatient Center in Chicago, IL, part of Rush University System for Health, is expanding its primary care services and seeking a physician to join the team. The role supports comprehensive care across the lifespan and involves collaboration with a multidisciplinary staff.

Full-time opportunity with a competitive total compensation package, including potential incentives and relocation considerations. Research and teaching opportunities may be available through Rush University.

Qualifications

• Medical Degree (MD or DO) from an accredited medical school.
• Board-eligible or certified in Family Medicine or Internal Medicine.
• Valid IL medical license or ability to obtain licensure.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive primary care services to patients across the lifespan.
• Diagnose and treat acute and chronic medical conditions.
• Collaborate with nursing staff and support team.
• Maintain accurate and timely electronic medical records.
• Contribute to practice growth during the expansion phase.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives.

Education

MD/DO

Board eligible/certified

IL medical license

Job description

Primary Care Physician

Rush Oak Lawn Outpatient 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, is seeking a Primary Care Physician to join Rush Oak Lawn Outpatient Center, a multispecialty outpatient practice.

We are excited to announce a major expansion at the Rush Oak Lawn Outpatient Center, adding Primary Care services starting in February 2026. The expansion of Primary Care Services in Oak Lawn is a key part of Rush's mission to deliver top-tier care and excellent patient outcomes across the Chicago area and Northwest Indiana. Help us grow a thriving practice that delivers integrated primary and specialized patient care within our community!

In addition to the new Primary Care services, the Rush Oak Lawn Outpatient Center currently offers a range of surgical and medical specialty services, including:

• Surgical Specialties: General Surgery, Colorectal Surgery, Surgical Oncology, Bariatric Surgery, and Otolaryngology, Head & Neck Oncologic Surgery.

• Medical Specialties: Medical Weight Loss and Breast Cancer Care.

Research opportunities and teaching with a faculty appointment at Rush University may be available for consideration.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide comprehensive primary care services to patients across the lifespan, from pediatrics through geriatrics

• Diagnose and treat acute and chronic medical conditions

• Collaborate with nursing staff and support team

• Maintain accurate and timely electronic medical records

• Contribute to practice growth during our expansion phase

• Participate in quality improvement initiatives

Qualifications:

• Medical Degree (MD or DO) from an accredited medical institution

• Board-eligible or certified in Family Medicine or Internal Medicine

• Valid IL medical license or ability to obtain licensure

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

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 (top 20 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 13th consecutive 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 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.

Pay Range: $261,000 - $383,000

Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits, learn more at our Rush benefits page (

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.