Psychiatrist

• Pay: $277,750 – $368,000
• Employment: Full-time
• Location: Rush Copley Medical Center
• Rush Job ID: 26398

Business Unit: Rush Medical Group

Psychiatry– Physician

Rush Copley Medical Center, a nationally recognized clinical and academic institution and the teaching hospital for Rush Medical and Nursing Colleges, invites applications for the position of Inpatient and Outpatient Psychiatrist to be primarily located at Rush Copley Medical Center.

Clinical & Academic Responsibilities

• This role is a balanced 0.50/0.50 FTE hybrid position, designed for a physician who values both acute consultative work and outpatient care.
• Inpatient Services (0.50 FTE): Provide expert psychiatric consultation and stabilization within the Emergency Department, general medical-surgical floors, and the Intensive Care Unit (ICU).
• Outpatient Care (0.50 FTE): Manage a diverse clinical portfolio within our outpatient practice, focusing on evidence-based treatment for a broad range of psychiatric disorders.
• Academic Engagement: As a member of the faculty, the successful candidate is required to participate in Departmental Grand Rounds, contributing to the ongoing education and clinical discourse of the RUSH community.
• Specialized Focus: We highly value candidates with interest or experience in Consultation-Liaison (C-L), Emergency Psychiatry, and Addiction Psychiatry.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Education: Medical degree (MD/DO) and completion of an ACGME-accredited Psychiatry residency.
• Board Status: American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN) Board Certified or Board Eligible.
• Clinical Experience: Minimum of two (2) years of dedicated inpatient psychiatric experience (post-residency/fellowship preferred), demonstrating a strong clinical background in managing complex, high-acuity cases.
• Licensure: Must possess or be eligible for a permanent Illinois medical license and controlled substance registration.
• Residency: Must reside within 45 minutes of Rush Copley Medical Center

About Rush

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 Copley 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 Copley Medical Center, located in the Fox Valley area, is a key part of the Rush network, offering state-of-the-art facilities and high-quality care to its community. With its academic affiliation to Rush University, Rush Copley patients benefit from access to the latest medical advancements. The hospital provides comprehensive services, from 24/7 emergency care to advanced cancer treatment, surgical services, and women’s health. Rush Copley’s collaborative approach to care ensures that each patient receives compassionate, patient-centered treatment, backed by the latest technologies and medical expertise.

Rush Copley is surrounded by excellent suburbs including Naperville, which ranked number one among the 228 cities rated for the Best Cities to Raise a Family in America and Cities with the Best Public Schools in America by Niche.com. Living in the western suburbs of Chicago offers a unique blend of suburban tranquility and easy access to the excitement of Chicago. Ideal for families, with excellent schools, abundant parks, and community-focused atmospheres, the affordable cost of living make the western suburbs a desirable option for those seeking a high quality of life near all that Chicago has to offer. With abundant outdoor recreation options and a rich cultural scene, it’s the perfect place to balance work, family, and personal pursuits. The area is well-connected by major highways for easy commuting.

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 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.