• Physician - Spine Neurosurgery - RUMC

    Rush University Medical Center (Chicago, IL)


    Job Description

    Hospital: Rush University Medical Center

    Department: Neurosurgery

    **Work Type:** Full Time

     

    Spine Neurosurgery – Clinical Faculty

     

    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 **Spine Neurosurgery at the Assistant Professor level** .

    Description:

    • Department of Neurosciences is seeking a board-certified or board-eligible neurosurgeon with fellowship training in complex spine surgery to join our dynamic practice.

    • The Neurosurgeon will treat patients with all types of spinal disorders utilizing the latest in standard and innovative surgical techniques.

    • Teaching responsibilities include education of medical students, residents, and spine fellows.

    • Research or scholarship responsibilities may include primary and collaborative research in spinal surgery with funding from the NIH or other federal agencies, philanthropy, or industry.

    • Ambition for involvement and leadership in national/international spinal surgical societies is preferred.

    Requirements:

    • Candidates should have a strong desire to develop a robust clinical practice as well as innovative clinical programs in spine surgery and should expect to assist in the growth of the clinical, education and research program.

    • Clinical training in endoscopic spine surgery is preferred.

    **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 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.

     

    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:** $686,000 - $958,000

     

    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 - Spine Neurosurgery - RUMC

    **Location** US:IL:Chicago

    **Req ID** 23570