Physician - Internal Medicine - Nephrology - Chicago

Job Description Nephrology u2013 Clinical Faculty/Physician 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 from board-certified or board-eligible nephrologists for a full-time clinical faculty position. Department/Division specifics: u00b7 Division Size: o 16 Faculty (3 General Nephrology, 1 Interventional Nephrology, 1 Onco-Nephrologist, 2 Transplant Nephrology, 5 Private Practice, 4 Research) o 1 Advanced Practice Provider o 6 General Nephrology Fellowship positions (3 fellows per year - all positions filled for incoming class) u00b7 Collaboration with multiple service lines (Heart and Vascular, Cancer, and Transplant) as well as other subspecialties (e.g. critical care, endocrinology, general internal medicine, geriatric medicine, hospital medicine, interventional radiology, obstetrics, rheumatology, palliative care, and surgery) u00b7 US News and World Reports: Rush University Medical Center is rated High Performing in the following procedures and conditions related to Nephrology: Kidney Failure Responsibilities: u00b7 The applicant will be expected to have broad skills in clinical nephrology, including but not limited to the renal care of dialysis patients, outpatient general nephrology and hospitalized patients, with an emphasis on building outpatient and dialysis programs within the Rush hospital system. u00b7 Additional duties include education and mentoring of nephrology fellows, house officers and medical students, and participating in academic and clinical initiatives within the department. u00b7 Interest in the areas of peritoneal dialysis, cardio-renal disease, and nephrolithiasis are encouraged. Requirements: u00b7 Strong written and verbal communication skills, evidence of excellence in nephrology clinical practice and teaching, commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion, and academic interest in clinical research are preferred. u00b7 The applicant is expected to be board certified in Nephrology and have completed an ACGME accredited fellowship in Nephrology. u00b7 The candidate is expected to meet the highest standards of professionalism and collegiality. u00b7 Academic appointment will be commensurate with experience, training and achievement in addition to teaching activities. u00b7 Open to candidates of all experience levels, including newly graduating fellows. u00b7 Active Illinois medical license or eligibility to obtain one is required. 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

Created: 2025-12-24