Pediatric Surgeon
Rush University Health System · Chicago, IL
Posted October 17, 2026
Rush University Medical Center · 1620 W Harrison St, Chicago, IL, US, 60612
- Pay: $530,000 – $665,000
- Employment: Full-time
- Location: Rush University Medical Center
- Rush Job ID: 30091
Pediatric Surgery – 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 Pediatric Surgeon.
Position Highlights
- Join a team of 4 full-time clinical faculty and 2 nurse practitioners.
- Provide care at Rush University Medical Center and additional hospitals throughout the Chicagoland area.
- High-volume practice with opportunities to care for a broad and complex pediatric patient population.
- Ideal candidate is adaptable and comfortable working across different practice models and clinical settings.
- Strong opportunity for teaching, mentorship, and institutional service.
- Faculty appointment at the Assistant Professor level or above.
- Target start date: by September 2027.
Clinical Environment
- 16-bed PICU staffed by in-house intensivists, supporting busy neurosurgical and cardiac surgical programs.
- 70-bed NICU with all-private rooms.
- ELSO-certified Center of Excellence for ECMO.
- Robust Maternal-Fetal Medicine Center with high-risk mothers referred from throughout the Midwest.
- Comprehensive pediatric subspecialty services within the Department of Pediatrics.
- Highly regarded pediatric residency program.
Qualifications
- MD, DO, or equivalent degree.
- Board certified/board eligible in General Surgery and Pediatric Surgery.
- Eligible for medical licensure in Illinois.
- Eligible for faculty appointment at the Assistant Professor level or above.
- Demonstrated commitment to:
o Teaching and education
o Institutional service
- Strong communication and collaboration skills.
- Ability to thrive in a high-volume, dynamic practice environment.
- Available to start by September 2027.
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 both for clinical excellence and as a top employer. U.S. News & World Report placed Rush on its Best Hospitals Honor Roll for 2026–2027, ranking it among the top 50 of more than 4,500 hospitals evaluated and No. 1 among Illinois and Chicago-area hospitals. Vizient awarded Rush its Quality Leadership Award, marking the 13th consecutive year the health system has ranked among the top 10 of 99 academic medical centers nationwide. On the workplace side, Modern Healthcare named Rush one of the Best Places to Work in Healthcare in 2026, citing its culture, financial rewards, and training and advancement opportunities, while Becker’s Hospital Review similarly included Rush University System for Health on its 2026 list of top places to work in healthcare, pointing to culture, comprehensive compensation and benefits, and extensive mental health resources as key factors.
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.