OB/GYN Vice Chair of Clinical Operations
Rush University Health System · Chicago, IL
Posted October 17, 2026
Rush University Medical Center · 1620 W Harrison St, Chicago, IL, US, 60612
- Pay: $341,000 – $468,000 (Associate Professor)
- Employment: Full-time
- Location: Rush University Medical Center
- Rush Job ID: 24150
Obstetrics & Gynecology – Clinical Faculty/Physician
Vice Chair of Clinical Operations
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 Vice Chair of Clinical Operations.
Department Overview
The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Rush University Medical Center is a nationally ranked, comprehensive academic department committed to excellence in patient care, education, research, and health equity.
Department/Division specifics
- Faculty Size: 42 physicians
- Clinical Divisions: General OB/GYN, Maternal Fetal Medicine, Hospitalist Obstetricians, Minimally Invasive
Gynecology, Urogynecology, Gynecologic Oncology, Complex Family Planning
- Training programs: OB/GYN Residency and Complex Family Planning Fellowship
- National Ranking: #34 Gynecology program by U.S. News & World Report
- Clinical Sites: Inpatient unit has 10 L&D rooms, 32 beds and 8 ambulatory sites across the region
Position Summary
The Vice Chair serves as the department’s primary liaison for hospital and clinical operations, supporting quality, safety, access, and operational excellence.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
- Liaison with hospital and Rush Medical Group leadership on clinical operations
- Lead operational initiatives
- Develop systems for issue identification and resolution
- Participate in hospital and departmental committees
- Support inpatient and outpatient operational performance
Qualifications
- Medical Degree (MD or DO) from an accredited medical institution
- Board Certified in Obstetrics & Gynecology
- Minimum 10 years academic experience
- Associate Professor or Professor rank preferred
- Valid Illinois medical license or ability to obtain licensure
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 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.