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Pediatric Pulmonologist

Rush University Health System · Chicago, IL

Posted October 17, 2026

Rush University Medical Center · 1620 W Harrison St, Chicago, IL, US, 60612

  • Pay: $210,000 – $308,000
  • Employment: Full-time
  • Location: Rush University Medical Center
  • Rush Job ID: 10878

Pediatric Pulmonary Physician – Clinical Faculty

The Department of Pediatrics, Division of Pediatric Pulmonology 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 full-time BC/BE Pediatric Pulmonology Physician to join their faculty at Rush’s downtown campus in Chicago, IL.

The Division of Pediatric Pulmonology at Rush provides comprehensive care for infants, children and adolescents with pulmonary disorders at Rush University Medical Center and Rush Copley Medical center in Aurora, IL. The Section has a bronchoscopy service and a state-of-the-art pediatric pulmonary function lab with facilities for exercise challenge, plethysmography and impulse oscillometry This dynamic role offers the opportunity to expand patient access to expert pulmonary care throughout the Chicagoland region, offering advanced care for complex asthma, bronchopulmonary dysplasia, congenital lung diseases, neuromuscular disorders and cystic fibrosis.

Position Details

  • Provide direct patient care for complex respiratory conditions in both inpatient and outpatient pediatric pulmonology settings
  • Supervise and mentor medical students and residents in pulmonary medicine
  • Demonstrate strong commitment to exceptional patient care, student and resident education, and advancing clinical medicine in pediatric pulmonology
  • 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 ambitious physicians ready to make their mark and build something extraordinary in pediatric pulmonology

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 Pulmonology fellowship program
  • Board Certified or Board Eligible in Pediatric Pulmonology
  • Willing and able to travel between clinical locations to serve our growing patient population

The Rush University Children’s Hospital (RUCH ) is part of the Rush University Medical Center (RUMC). It is an academic medical center that has 110 pediatric beds. RUMC is a 671-bed hospital serving adults and children in downtown Chicago, Illinois. It includes the 58- adult bed Johnston R. Bowman Health Center, Rush University and Rush Health. Rush University is home to one of the first medical colleges in the Midwest and one of the nation’s top-ranked nursing colleges, as well as graduate programs in allied health, health systems management and biomedical research. The Medical Center also offers more than 70 highly selective residency and fellowship programs in medical and surgical specialties and subspecialties. It has excellent residents. The Categorical Pediatrics and Medicine/Pediatrics residency programs have had a 99% pass rate on the General Pediatrics Certifying Examination offered by the American Board of Pediatrics in the past 4 years.

About Rush

Rush University System for Health (Rush) is an academic health system whose mission is to improve the health of the individuals and the diverse communities it serves through the integration of outstanding patient care, education, research and community partnerships.

Rush includes Rush University Medical Center, Rush University, Rush Copley Medical Center and Rush Oak Park Hospital, as well as numerous regional outpatient care facilities. Rush University, with more than 2,500 students, is a health sciences university that comprises Rush Medical College, the College of Nursing, and the College of Health Sciences.

Rush is an elite medical community recognized yearly for excellence in patient care, medical discovery and clinical expertise. We are committed to fostering and sustaining a climate and culture wherein all staff, faculty, patients, and students thrive. Our continued pursuits have earned Rush University Medical Center the distinction of being on U.S. News & World Report’s Best Hospitals Honor Roll for 2024-2025. This places the Medical Center amongst the top 50 of the more than 5,000 hospitals evaluated. U.S. News & World Report has also recognized eleven Rush programs amongst the nation’s best, including top ten national rankings for neurology and neurosurgery and orthopedics. Rush University Medical Center has received Vizient’s Quality Leadership Award, ranking second among 99 academic medical centers across the country.

All three Rush hospitals have earned the LGBTQ Healthcare Equality Leader designation in the Healthcare Equality Index. Additionally, Rush has been named as one of the nation’s "Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion" for past six consecutive years. Our physicians, advanced practitioners, nurses and staff are the heartbeat of our health system’s ongoing success. We know how important it is to recruit and retain exceptional staff and faculty to execute our mission.

We’re passionate about health equity: for the communities we serve, for our patients and for our employees. We know that the South and West Sides of Chicago have historically been underserved. As a result, there is a 16-year gap in the life expectancy of someone in Chicago’s Loop versus someone in Chicago’s West Side. As the largest employer on Chicago’s West Side, we take it seriously that our institution can change this. As part of our Anchor Mission strategy, we hire, invest, buy and source, and volunteer locally. We’ve invested more than $6 million on the West Side since 2018, and that number continues to grow every year. And, of course, we continue to provide excellent patient care for everyone who comes to Rush.

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.

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8,489,066
Chicago population
$336K
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Round Lake Beach
39.9 mi
Pop. 252,224
Aurora
32.0 mi
Pop. 179,867
Joliet
34.5 mi
Pop. 149,785
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Housing, food, transport, healthcare, childcare & taxes for a typical family
$336K
Avg 3-bedroom home
$2,013
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Population — ZIP 60612
34,459
Total residents
16,267
Male residents
18,192
Female residents
Age distribution
total
34,459
0-9
3,752
10-19
4,447
20-29
6,187
30-39
6,235
40-49
4,934
50-59
3,871
60-69
2,866
70-79
1,489
80+
678
Ethnicity
White
9,350
Black Or African American
19,116
American Indian Or Alaskan Native
208
Asian
1,454
Native Hawaiian Or Other Pacific Islander
13
Other
2,087
Two Or More
2,231
Source: US Census Bureau
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Walk Score — Very Walkable
88
Bike Score — Very Bikeable
78
Transit Score — Excellent Transit
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Nearby airports
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) 7.33 mi
South Bend Regional Airport (SBN) 71.59 mi
Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) 75.53 mi
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Pediatric Pulmonologist
Rush University Health System · Chicago, IL