Spine Neurosurgery: Academic Leader & Endoscopic Innovator

Rush University Medical Center - Rush University System for Health; Illinois; On-site; USD 728,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Rush University Medical Center invites applications for the position of Spine Neurosurgery at the Associate or Full Professor level. The role balances advanced clinical practice, education, and scholarship in a premier academic health system.

The successful candidate will lead a high-volume spine service, mentor residents and fellows, and contribute to research initiatives supported by NIH, philanthropy, or industry partnerships.

Qualifications

• MD or MD/PhD degree (or equivalent) required.
• Board certification or eligibility by ABNS is required.
• Illinois medical license or eligibility is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert inpatient and outpatient treatment for spinal disorders.
• Utilize state-of-the-art techniques with emphasis on endoscopic spine surgery.
• Supervise and educate medical students, residents, and spine fellows.
• Engage in clinical research and explore NIH or industry funding opportunities.
• Participate in national/international spine surgery societies and leadership.

Skills

Spine surgery expertise

Academic leadership

Research collaboration

Education

MD or MD/PhD

ABNS board certification/eligibility

Job description

Rush University Medical Center invites applications for the position of Spine Neurosurgery at the Associate or Full Professor level. The role balances advanced clinical practice, education, and scholarship in a premier academic health system.

The successful candidate will lead a high-volume spine service, mentor residents and fellows, and contribute to research initiatives supported by NIH, philanthropy, or industry partnerships.