Vascular Surgeon - Clinical Faculty

Rush University Medical Center; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 507,000 - 696,000; Full time

Job summary

Rush University Medical Center in downtown Chicago is seeking a Vascular Surgeon to join a growing academic practice. The role includes coverage across Rush University Medical Center and affiliate campuses, with teaching responsibilities and involvement in an integrated, multidisciplinary care team.

You will perform the full spectrum of vascular procedures in a state-of-the-art hybrid operating room and engage in scholarly activities, research, and departmental leadership opportunities.

Qualifications

• MD or DO or equivalent degree.
• Academic credentials for Associate Professor or Professor level.
• Minimum five years post-training experience in vascular surgery.
• Completion of an ACGME-accredited vascular surgery fellowship.
• Board certified in Vascular Surgery by the ABS.
• Illinois medical license preferred or eligible.

Responsibilities

• Coverage at Rush University Medical Center and affiliate centers.
• Join a collaborative team of vascular surgeons and APPs.
• Deliver comprehensive vascular care within an integrated academic and clinical environment.
• Perform full spectrum vascular procedures in a state-of-the-art hybrid operating room and engage in teaching and scholarly activities.

Skills

Team-based care

Communication skills

Academic medicine

Teaching

Education

MD/DO

Fellowship in Vascular Surgery (ACGME)

Board certification in Vascular Surgery (ABS)

Illinois medical license (preferred)

Academic credentials for Associate Professor/Professor

Job description

Vascular Surgeon – Clinical Faculty

Rush University Medical Center

Chicago, IL

Rush Heart & Vascular, part of the Rush University System for Health network of hospitals, is seeking a Vascular Surgeon to join our growing practice in downtown Chicago.

Position Highlights:

• Rush Heart & Vascular’s downtown Chicago practice is based at Rush University Medical Center, a nationally recognized clinical and academic institution and the teaching hospital for Rush Medical and Nursing Colleges.
• Clinical responsibilities include coverage at Rush University Medical Center, Rush Oak Park Hospital, Rush Copley Medical Center, Rush North & Harlem Outpatient Center, and Franciscan Health in Northwest Indiana.
• Join a collaborative team of six vascular surgeons and four advanced practice providers, along with a strong multidisciplinary group at Rush Copley Medical Center.
• Deliver comprehensive vascular care within a fully integrated academic and clinical environment, encompassing both inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Opportunity to perform the full spectrum of vascular procedures in a new state-of-the-art hybrid operating room, including complex aortic surgery, while actively engaging in teaching and other academic activities.

Qualifications:

• MD, DO, MD/PhD, DO/PhD, or equivalent degree.
• Academic credentials appropriate for appointment at the Associate Professor or Professor level.
• Minimum of five (5) years of post-training experience in vascular surgery required.
• Completion of an ACGME-accredited vascular surgery fellowship.
• Board certified in Vascular Surgery by the American Board of Surgery (ABS).
• Illinois medical license preferred or eligibility for licensure.
• Demonstrated commitment to clinical excellence, strong communication skills, and collaborative, team-based care.

Why Rush?

Rush is consistently ranked among the top hospitals in the nation, known for its leadership in patient care, medical education, research, and health equity. With a culture that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement, Rush offers outstanding resources and institutional support for leaders committed to driving excellence in academic medicine.

Rush University System for Healthis 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 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 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 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: $507,400 - $695,550

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.