Physician - Chairperson - Neurological Surgery - Chicago
Listed on 2026-01-12
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Doctor/Physician
Surgeon, Medical Doctor, Neurologist, Neurophysiologist
Location:
Chicago, Illinois
Hospital:
Rush University Medical Center
Department:
Neurological Surgery
Work Type:
Full Time (Total FTE between 0.9 and 1.0)
Department of Neurological Surgery Chairperson
Rush Medical College / Rush University Medical Center
Chicago, Illinois
Rush University Medical Center, a nationally recognized clinical and academic institution and the teaching hospital for Rush Medical, Nursing and Health Sciences Colleges of Rush University, invites nominations and applications for the position of Chairperson of the Department of Neurological Surgery.
The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to clinical and academic service, including the teaching and mentoring of residents, fellows, and medical students. A proven track record of research achievement, collaborative leadership, academic excellence, and community engagement is highly desirable. The successful candidate will have an established national/international reputation and demonstrated ability to implement a strategic vision through innovation, collaboration, and accountability.
The ideal candidate will hold an MD or equivalent degree, be board-certified in Neurological Surgery, and possess credentials that merit appointment at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor. They should also exhibit a deep commitment to academic innovation and possess the leadership skills necessary to guide faculty development and advancement across clinical, research, and educational missions. As a department leader, the Chairperson will provide an energetic and inventive vision for growing clinical volume, improving clinical productivity, and further defining clinical expertise within the academic framework.
In addition, the Chairperson will play a key role in fostering interdisciplinary collaboration to advance clinical care and promote the growth of translational and clinical research initiatives.
The Department of Neurological Surgery at Rush University Medical Centerhas a long tradition of excellence, recognized nationally for its clinical expertise, innovative approaches, and patient-centered care. Rush Neurology and Neurological Surgery were ranked seventh in the nation, number one in Illinois by U.S. News and World Report and has been designated a Blue Distinction Center+ for spine surgery by Blue Cross Blue Shield.
The department provides a full spectrum of advanced surgical procedures to diagnose and treat a broad range of complex neurological and neurosurgical conditions. Rush neurosurgeons offer expertise in open and minimally invasive brain and spine surgery, endoscopic skull base surgery, awake craniotomies, stereotactic radiosurgery, and spinal deformity correction. The team also provides comprehensive cerebrovascular care, including surgical and endovascular treatment of aneurysms, AVMs, and stroke.
Functional Neurological Surgery services include deep brain stimulation, epilepsy surgery, and pain procedures, while neuro-oncology experts manage primary and metastatic brain tumors, pituitary and skull base tumors, and spinal cord neoplasms. The Department of Neurological Surgery is an integral part of Rush’s Neuroscience Service Line, collaborating across disciplines and throughout the health system to align patient care needs, create efficiencies, enhance patient experience, drive growth, and maintain high quality outcomes Strong interdisciplinary collaboration with neurology, ENT, oncology, orthopedics, and critical care ensures integrated, personalized care plans that leverage the latest technologies and evidence-based practices to optimize outcomes and accelerate recovery.
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…
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