Vascular Surgeon - Clinical Faculty

Women's Vascular Summit; Chicago, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 507,000 - 696,000; Full time

Job summary

Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, IL, invites a Vascular Surgeon to join its Clinical Faculty, with responsibilities spanning inpatient and outpatient care.

You will contribute to teaching within an academic environment, collaborate with a six-surgeon team and advanced practice providers, and participate in a broad range of vascular procedures from aneurysm repairs to complex reconstructions in a state-of-the-art hybrid OR.

Qualifications

• MD or DO required with ABS certification
• Completion of an ACGME-accredited vascular surgery fellowship
• Illinois medical license preferred or eligible for licensure
• Academic credentials appropriate for appointment at Associate Professor or Professor level
• Demonstrated commitment to clinical excellence and collaborative care

Responsibilities

• Cover Rush University Medical Center and partner facilities within the network
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team including 6 vascular surgeons and APs
• Provide comprehensive vascular care in inpatient and outpatient settings
• Perform full spectrum vascular procedures in a new state-of-the-art hybrid operating room
• Engage in teaching and academic activities

Skills

Clinical excellence

Communication skills

Team-based care

Teaching

Academic collaboration

Education

MD or DO

Board certification in Vascular Surgery (ABS)

ACGME vascular surgery fellowship

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.