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Job Description
nLocation: Chicago, Illinois
nBusiness Unit: Rush Medical Group
nHospital: Rush University Medical Center
nDepartment: Physical Med & Rehab
nWork Type: Full Time
nPhysiatrist – Clinical Faculty/Physician
nRush University Medical Center
nChicago, IL
nRush University Medical Center , a nationally recognized clinical and academic institution and the teaching hospital for Rush Medical and Nursing Colleges, invites applications for the position of BC/BE Physiatrist with interventional spine fellowship training and a focus on Interventional Spine care.
nThe Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Rush University Medical Center is seeking a Board Eligible or Board Certified (BE/BC) Physiatrist with subspecialty fellowship training in Interventional Spine Care to join our expanding academic faculty.
nThis is a dynamic hybrid role combining a robust outpatient office practice with dedicated interventional procedure time. Clinical services will be delivered across the downtown Rush University Medical Center campus, Rush Oak Park Hospital, and associated Rush Surgi-Center. As an integral part of the nationally recognized Rush Neurosciences Service Line, the incoming physiatrist will collaborate closely with world-renowned spine neurosurgeons, orthopedic spine surgeons, and a multidisciplinary care team.
nKey Responsibilities
n• Clinical Care: Provide comprehensive outpatient evaluation and advanced interventional treatment for patients with acute and chronic spine pain, peripheral joint disease, osteoporosis, and general musculoskeletal conditions.
n• Interventional Procedures: Perform a high volume of fluoroscopically and ultrasound-guided spine and joint interventions within Rush Surgi-Centers and outpatient procedure suites.
n• Multidisciplinary Collaboration: Partner actively within the Rush Neurosciences Service Line to ensure seamless, coordinated care pathways with surgical and non-surgical colleagues.
n• Academics & Teaching: Engage in the education, supervision, and mentorship of PM&R residents, fellows, and medical students from Rush Medical College.
n• Research & Scholarly Activity: Contribute to the academic mission of the department through clinical research, quality improvement initiatives, or publications, leveraging Rush’s robust institutional infrastructure.
nQualifications and Requirements
n• Medical degree (MD or DO) from an accredited institution.
n• Successful completion of an ACGME-accredited Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) residency program.
n• Successful completion of a dedicated, fellowship training program in Interventional Spine or Pain Medicine.
n• Board Certification or Board Eligibility (BC/BE) in PM&R.
n• Eligible for an unrestricted Illinois medical license and DEA registration.
n• Strong commitment to academic medicine, teaching, and collaborative clinical care.
nRush University System for Health is an academic health system integrating patient care, education, research, and community partnerships to improve health in diverse communities.
nRush 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.
nRush is recognized for clinical excellence, earning placement on U.S. News & World Report's Best Hospitals Honor Roll (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.
nAll 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.
nRush 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.
nRush 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.
nPay Range: $265,000 - $390,000 (TCC)
nRush offers exceptional rewards and benefits, learn more at our Rush benefits page (
nJoin Rush and become part of one of the nation’s best healthcare systems.
nRush 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
nPosition Physician - Physiatry - Interventional Spine Care - Chicago (Downtown)
nLocation US:IL:Chicago
nReq ID 29829
Worksite address
chicago, IL, 60290, US
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