Physician - Palliative Medicine

Job Description Palliative Medicine – 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.

• The Palliative Medicine Section seeks motivated clinicians to serve as a clinician‑educator at the Assistant or Associate Professor level.
• The section is a multidisciplinary team that includes Social Workers, Advanced Practice Providers, Nurses, and Medical Assistants.
• This position offers an excellent opportunity to develop teaching skills for both graduate and undergraduate clinical programs and to participate in multiple educational initiatives.

The team currently covers two main areas: inpatient consult service and outpatient clinic. The opportunity is ideal for a palliative medicine physician interested in an urban academic teaching hospital and working within a rapidly growing interdisciplinary 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 rotations 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 nearby Cook County Hospital.
• Partner with an onsite inpatient hospice unit.
• Participate in workforce development, 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 a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and an academic appointment commensurate with experience.

• 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 Medical Center is an academic health system committed to clinical excellence, education, research, and advancing health equity in diverse communities.

Pay Range: $236,437 – $295,080

Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits. Learn more at our benefits page: https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

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, or other legally protected characteristics.

Physician – Palliative Medicine

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