Pediatric Infectious Disease Physician
Rush University Health System · Chicago, IL
Posted October 17, 2026
Rush University Medical Center · 1620 W Harrison St, Chicago, IL, US, 60612
- Pay: Assistant Professor – Associate Professor: $192,000 – $260,000; Assistant Professor – Professor: $192,000 – $300,000
- Employment: Part-time
- Location: Rush University Medical Center
- Rush Job ID: 29389
Pediatric Infectious Diseases Physician -- Clinical Faculty
The Department of Pediatrics, Division of Pediatric Infectious Diseases at Rush University Medical Center, a nationally recognized clinical and academic institution and the teaching hospital for Rush Medical and Nursing Colleges, is seeking a part-time BC/BE Pediatric Infectious Diseases Physician to join their faculty at Rush’s downtown campus in Chicago, IL.
The Division of Pediatric Infectious Diseases at Rush provides comprehensive consultative and continuity care for infants, children and adolescents with routine and complex infections at Rush University Medical Center. The Division supports a robust antimicrobial stewardship program and works closely with the hospital Infection Control team.
This dynamic role offers the opportunity to join a small but impactful team in expanding patient access to expert infectious diseases care throughout the Chicagoland region, offering advanced care for all types of infections including congenital infections, opportunistic infections, and immunocompromised patients including those with HIV and malignancies.
Position Details
● Provide direct patient care for routine and complex infectious diseases conditions in both inpatient and outpatient pediatric settings at 0.5 FTE (part-time)
● Support the pediatric Infection Control team and serve as a liaison to local public health entities
● Teach and mentor medical students and residents in pediatric infectious diseases medicine via the patient care experience
● Participate in departmental academic inquiry/didactic sessions including lectures and case conferences
● Substantial opportunities for research support and collaborations with multiple service lines available
● Eligible for faculty appointment at Rush Medical College at the level commensurate with experience and accomplishments
● Perfect opportunity for academically-focused physicians ready to make their mark and build something extraordinary in pediatric infectious diseases
Qualifications
● Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) required
● Eligible to be licensed to practice Medicine in the state of Illinois required
● Completion of an accredited Pediatric Infectious Diseases fellowship program
● Board Certified or Board Eligible in Pediatric Infectious Diseases
● Willing and able to travel between clinical locations to serve our growing patient population
About Rush
Rush University System for Health (RUSH) 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.
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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.