Physician - Palliative Medicine

Job Description Palliative Medicine u2013 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, located in downtown Chicago, invites applications for the position of Palliative Medicine Physician in the Division of Geriatrics and Palliative Medicine. About the Role + The Palliative Medicine Section is seeking motivated candidates to serve as a clinician-educator at the Assistant or Associate Professor level. + The section is comprised of a multidisciplinary team that involves Social Workers, Advanced Practice Providers, Nurses and Medical Assistants. + This position brings excellent opportunity to develop teaching skills for both graduate and undergraduate clinical skills through extensive involvement in multiple educational programs. The team currently covers two main areas: inpatient consult service and outpatient clinic. The opportunity is ideal for the palliative medicine physician who is interested in an urban academic teaching hospital and working within a robust and rapidly growing interdisciplinary palliative medicine team. This position includes patient care, education and scholarly productivity. Additional highlights include: + Maintain a strong focus on interdisciplinary education with learners from several fellowships and required rotation for medical residents + Interface with a diverse patient population (socioeconomic, cultural, and disease processes) + Serve as a core clinical faculty member for a strong ACGME-accredited Hospice and Palliative Medicine fellowship in a joint venture with neighboring Cook County Hospital + Partner with an onsite inpatient hospice unit + Participate in opportunities in workforce development, workforce resiliency research, academic research and quality improvement + Provide mentorship and continuing education within the Schools of Medicine and Nursing at Rush University Medical Center + The position offers competitive salary, comprehensive benefits and an academic appointment commensurate with experience. Qualifications + Medical Degree (MD or DO) from an accredited medical institution + Board-eligible or Board-certified in Hospice and Palliative Medicine + Valid IL medical license or ability to obtain licensure + Excellent communication and interpersonal skills + Candidates with a strong interest in presenting and publishing at the regional and national level are strongly 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 13thconsecutive year. All three hospitals earned LGBTQ Healthcare Equality Leader designation, and Rush has been named a

Created: 2025-12-05