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Pulmonary, Critical Care and/or Sleep Medicine– Physician

Rush Copley Medical Center

Aurora, IL

Rush Copley Medical Center, in Aurora, Illinois, part of the Rush University System for Health network of hospitals, invites applications for positions in the Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine. Rush’s Pulmonology and Lung Surgery program was ranked 16 at a national level in 2025-2026 by U.S. News & World Report.

Department/division specifics:

Rush University System for Health is seeking full-time pulmonary and critical care physicians (sleep medicine training welcome but not required) to join and expand our well-established and growing lung service line. This opportunity offers clinical coverage and growth potential in multiple areas, including a 22-bed critical care unit, inpatient pulmonary consult service, and outpatient pulmonary and sleep medicine practices.

In this role, there is opportunity to expand our sleep services, establish subspecialty clinics tailored to your interest, and contribute to expansion in our existing general pulmonary, interventional pulmonary, and thoracic surgery programs. Well established resources will support your practice, including excellent respiratory therapy services, pulmonary function testing lab, AACVPR Pulmonary Rehab program, and Lung Screening Center of Excellence. Integration with the lung service line will offer readily accessible expertise in subspecialty programs including ILD, bronchiectasis, cystic fibrosis, sleep medicine/behavioral sleep medicine, pulmonary hypertension, and interventional pulmonary. Our integrated approach will emphasize opportunities to align across the system for clinical, educational, and research missions in our community-based practice.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Provide critical care services at Rush Copley's state of the art intensive care unit.

• Provide inpatient pulmonary consultations.

• Grow outpatient pulmonary, sleep, and subspecialty services based on interest and expertise.

• Provide outpatient services at Rush Copley main campus and our outreach clinics including Lisle and Yorkville.

**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 Copley Medical Center** , located in the Fox Valley area, is a key part of the Rush network, offering state-of-the-art facilities and high-quality care to its community. With its academic affiliation to Rush University, Rush Copley patients benefit from access to the latest medical advancements. The hospital provides comprehensive services, from 24/7 emergency care to advanced cancer treatment, surgical services, and women's health.

Rush Copley’s collaborative approach to care ensures that each patient receives compassionate, patient-centered treatment, backed by the latest technologies and medical expertise.

Rush Copley is surrounded by excellent suburbs including Naperville, which ranked number one among the 228 cities rated for the Best Cities to Raise a Family in America and Cities with the Best Public Schools in America by Niche.com. Living in the western suburbs of Chicago offers a unique blend of suburban tranquility and easy access to the excitement of Chicago. Ideal for families, with excellent schools, abundant parks, and community -focused atmospheres, the affordable cost of living make the western suburbs a desirable option for those seeking a high quality of life near all that Chicago has to offer. With abundant outdoor recreation options and a rich cultural scene, it’s the perfect place to balance work, family, and personal pursuits. The area is well-connected by major highways for easy commuting.

Rush is recognized for clinical excellence, earning placement on U.S. News & World Report's Best Hospitals Honor Rol l 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:** $450,000 - $578,000

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 offers a dynamic, inclusive workplace committed to diversity and inclusion, where staff thrive in a culture that prioritizes both professional growth and work -life balance. Whether you're advancing your career or looking to make a meaningful impact on the health and well-being of the community, Rush provides the opportunity to be part of a forward -thinking organization dedicated to excellence in care and equity.

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 - Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine - Chicago Suburbs (Aurora)

**Location** US:IL:Aurora

**Req ID** 23741