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Hospital:** **Rush University Medical Center

Gastroenterology Clinical Faculty – Esophageal Center of Excellence Lead

Rush University Medical Center

Chicago, IL

**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 **Esophageal Center of Excellent Program Director** .

The Division of Digestive Diseases and Nutrition at Rush University Medical Center is seeking a leader that is highly subspecialized in Gastroenterology, specifically in Esophageal, to lead our Center of Excellence. Academic appointments will be in the College of Medicine at Rush University.

• The Esophageal Program Director oversees clinical and managerial leadership, as well as the strategic development of the Motility GI program. The Director collaborates with the Chief, Executive Director, and Rush Medical Group entities to improve system-wide efficiencies.

• The Esophageal Program Director will lead Rush in becoming a Center of Excellence for esophageal motility disorders and maintaining esophageal health.

• Our team uses advanced technology to diagnose and treat esophageal diseases. Gastroenterology specialists collaborate with other experts to provide personalized care. The Esophageal Motility team refers esophageal cancer patients to the Lung Service Line as needed.

Division Overview

• The Digestive Diseases and Nutrition Service Line integrates clinical practice, education, and research to promote advancements in the field of gastroenterology.

+ The Digestive Diseases and Nutrition Service Line comprises 24 faculty members, including physicians, with General Gastroenterology staffed by approximately 10 full-time equivalent (FTE) faculty/physicians.

+ General GI is supported by 6 full-time Advanced Practice Providers (APPs).

• Faculty members within the service line collaborate extensively with teams in Hepatology, Oncology, and Transplant Medicine, promoting a comprehensive multidisciplinary approach to patient care.

Institutional Excellence

+ Rush University Medical Center is nationally recognized for excellence in Gastroenterology and GI Surgery, ranked **\#25 in the U.S. News & World Report’s 2025 national rankings** .

Academic Programs

+ The division hosts a robust **Gastroenterology and Hepatology Fellowship Program** , contributing to clinical education and research advancement.

Clinical Workload & Scheduling

+ A Fulltime 1.0 FTE Esophageal Leader is scheduled for 32 hours of direct patient care and 8 hours of administrative duties weekly.

• Physicians participate in both inpatient and outpatient care, with service and call responsibilities integrated into the role.

+ **Typical clinical responsibilities include:**

+ 5 Endoscopy blocks, each lasting 4 hours

+ 3 Clinic blocks, each lasting 4 hours

+ Clinic hours are structured as **Research & Service**

+ Research funding may be available based on interest and alignment with institutional priorities.

• Conditions/Symptoms Treated will include Achalasia, Barrett's esophagus, Diffuse esophageal spasm, Dysphagia, Eosinophilic esophagitis, Esophageal cancer, Gastroesophageal reflux disease, Motility disorders, Paraesophageal hernia and Esophageal strictures

Requirements:

+ Doctorate MD or DO degree

+ Current and unrestricted license to practice medicine and/or eligible for medical licensure in Illinois

+ Board certified in Gastroenterology

+ 5-7 years or more experience in Esophageal Gastroenterology practice

**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.

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, as well as additional compensation such as sign-on and retention bonuses and relocation allowances. Opportunities for increased compensation based on exceeding productivity targets. We also offer a comprehensive benefits package.

**Pay Range:** $385,000 - $500,000

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

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

_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 - Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology (Esophageal Lead) - Chicago (Downtown)

**Location** US:IL:Chicago

**Req ID** 13166