Neurologist - General Neurology & Headache Medicine
Rush University Health System · Chicago, IL
Posted October 17, 2026
Rush University Medical Center · 1620 W Harrison St, Chicago, IL, US, 60612
- Pay: $267,000 – $360,000
- Employment: Full-time
- Location: Rush University Medical Center
- Rush Job ID: 11323
Headache Medicine– Clinical Faculty/Physician
Rush University 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 Headache Medicine Neurologist in the Department of Neurological Sciences and Division of Headache Medicine and Neuro-ophthalmology.
Department and Department Specifics
- Collaboration with the General Neurology team and 6 academic clinical neurologists with Headache Medicine expertise
- Our Neurology and Neurosurgery program is currently ranked 7th in U.S. News & World Report for specialty programs
- Rush has made a commitment to significantly grow the already robust neuroscience program and footprint regionally and nationally, including with a new ambulatory building that opened in 2023
Duties & Responsibilities
- Inpatient and Outpatient Care at our downtown campus
- Grow our outpatient Headache Medicine practice
- Teaching medical students, residents, and fellows at Rush University Medical Center
- The department also boasts a strong research infrastructure allowing faculty to thrive in their research pursuits, currently our division has multiple funded research projects in various areas of focus
Qualifications
- Graduate of an ACGME-accredited Neurology Residency, Eligibility in ABPN in General Neurology and UCNS in Headache Medicine
- Fellowship training in Headache Medicine
- Hold medical licensure in IL (or can obtain IL License)
- Eligibility for a faculty appointment as assistant professor or level commensurate with their experience and accomplishments
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 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.
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.