General Neurologist
Rush University Health System · Oak Park, IL
Posted October 17, 2026
Rush Oak Park Hospital · 520 S Maple Ave, Oak Park, IL, US, 60304
- Pay: $296,700 – $399,900
- Employment: Full-time
- Location: Rush Oak Park Hospital
- Rush Job ID: 12584
General Neurology – Clinical Faculty/Physician
Rush Oak Park Hospital, in Oak Park, Illinois, part of the Rush University System for Health network of hospitals, invites application for the position of General Neurologist.
Department/division specifics
- Rush’s Neurology programs are nationally ranked and allow a unique opportunity to collaborate clinically with over 100 faculty spanning the neurologic subspecialties
- Teach with over 40 residents and fellows including an MS specific fellowship
- Our Neurology and Neurosurgery program is currently ranked 7th in U.S. & World News for specialty programs
- Boasts a strong research infrastructure allowing faculty to thrive in their research pursuits
- Rush has made a commitment to significantly grow the already robust neuroscience program and footprint regionally and nationally, including with a new ambulatory building
Duties & Responsibilities
- Flexibility to work in both inpatient and outpatient settings depending on specialization and career focus.
- Faculty appointment at Rush University Medical Center
- Teaching and research opportunities are also available if desired by the candidate
Qualifications
- Graduate of an ACGME-accredited Neurology Residency Program
- Board Certified (BC) or Board Eligible (BE) in Neurology
- Demonstrate outstanding clinical skills and dedication to high-quality patient care
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 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 Oak Park Hospital has provided exceptional health care in Chicago’s western suburbs for more than a century. Part of Rush University System for Health, Rush Oak Park combines the convenience and personal touch of a community hospital with the technology and expertise of one of the nation’s top academic health centers. Easily accessible by CTA, Metra and bus lines, Rush Oak Park Hospital serves the vibrant and diverse Oak Park and surrounding communities. With 185 beds, Rush Oak Park provides care for more than 40,000 patients per year.
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.
Employer
Rush University Health System
Rush University System for Health (RUSH) is an academic health system in Chicago, built on one goal above all others: providing outstanding care. It integrates patient care, education, research and community partnerships to improve the health of the diverse communities it serves.
The RUSH system:
- Rush University Medical Center, the academic medical center and teaching hospital for Rush Medical College and the Rush College of Nursing, on Chicago's Near West Side
- Rush Copley Medical Center in Aurora and Rush Oak Park Hospital in Oak Park
- Rush University, with 2,500+ students, 40+ degree programs and 60+ residency and fellowship programs
- A growing outpatient network across Chicago, the western and southwestern suburbs and Northwest Indiana, including the new Rush North & Harlem center
Recognized for quality:
- U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals Honor Roll
- Vizient Quality Leadership Award, ranking among the top academic medical centers in the country year after year
- Magnet designation for nursing excellence at all three hospitals
- Five-star CMS ratings for Rush University Medical Center and Rush Oak Park Hospital
- LGBTQ Healthcare Equality Leader designation at all three hospitals, and a "Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion"
Why physicians and advanced practice providers choose RUSH:
- Faculty appointments, teaching and research opportunities alongside nationally ranked programs such as neurology, cardiology and orthopedics
- 600+ APPs supported by a dedicated leadership structure, with a goal of every APP practicing at the top of their license
- Published pay ranges, sign-on bonuses on many roles, relocation allowances, and a comprehensive benefits package
- Tuition assistance, free professional development and well-being programs
RUSH is the largest employer on Chicago's West Side and invests in its neighbors through local hiring, purchasing and volunteering, part of its commitment to closing the West Side life expectancy gap.