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Hospital: Rush Copley Medical Center

Department: Otorhinolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery

**Work Type:** Full Time

Comprehensive Otolaryngologist

Rush Copley Medical Center

Rush University System for Health

Aurora, IL

**Rush University Medical Center** , a nationally recognized academic medical center and the principal teaching hospital for Rush Medical College and Rush College of Nursing, invites applications for the position of **Comprehensive Otolaryngologist** . This position will be based primarily at Rush Copley Medical Center in Aurora, Illinois, serving the vibrant and growing communities of the greater Fox Valley region.

The Department of Otorhinolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery at Rush is seeking a general otolaryngologist to join our expanding clinical team. This position offers the unique opportunity to build a broad, community-based practice encompassing the full spectrum of otolaryngologic care, including but not limited to sinonasal disorders, allergy, pediatric ENT, head and neck, and sleep surgery.

Rush Copley Medical Center is a 210-bed hospital with a long history of serving the western suburbs of Chicago. As part of the Rush University System for Health, the medical center benefits from strong academic resources, multidisciplinary collaboration, and access to clinical trials and educational programming.

Position Highlights:

• **Practice Growth:** Establish and grow a high-quality, full-spectrum otolaryngology practice at a busy and well-resourced community medical center.

• **Community-Focused Care:** Provide comprehensive ENT services to a diverse patient population in the fast-growing Fox Valley region.

• **Integrated Health System:** Enjoy academic support, subspecialty collaboration, and system-wide initiatives through the Rush University System for Health.

• **Academic Engagement:** Opportunities to teach medical students and residents and participate in departmental educational programs and quality initiatives.

• **Team Environment:** Join a collegial and supportive department of 21 otolaryngologists, 9 APPs, and 10 audiologists across the Rush System, including subspecialty experts in rhinology, head and neck oncology, otology, laryngology, and facial plastics.

Candidate Qualifications:

• MD, DO, or equivalent medical degree

• Board-eligible or board-certified in Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery

• Strong clinical skills in general/comprehensive otolaryngology

• Fellowship training is not required

• Commitment to patient-centered, high-quality care

**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 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. 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. 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. Rush has built a strong Office of Community Health Equity and Engagement, and we founded the RUSH BMO Institute of Health Equity. 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.

Join Rush and become part of one of the nation’s best healthcare systems.

Rush offers competitive total compensation that includes base pay, benefits, and other incentive programs for our employees. The total pay range shown reflects the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, knowledge and skills; relevant experience and training; education, certifications, and licensure; primary work location; and other business and organizational factors. This total pay range is for a full-time, 1.0 FTE employee, and includes any incentive payments that may be applicable to this role. Opportunities for increased compensation based on exceeding productivity targets. Additional compensation may include sign-on and retention bonuses and relocation allowances. We also offer a comprehensive benefits package.

**Pay Range :** $376,000 - $505,000 (TCC)

Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits learn more at our Rush benefits page (https://www.rush.edu/rush-careers/employee-benefits).

Rush is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

**Position** Physician - General Otolaryngology - Chicago (Aurora)

**Location** US:IL:Chicago

**Req ID** 20261