Headache Medicine 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, is seeking a Headache Medicine Neurologist to join the Department of Neurological Sciences and Division of Headache Medicine and Neuro-ophthalmology.
About the Department
- Collaboration with the General Neurology team and 6 academic clinical neurologists with Headache Medicine expertise
- Neurology and Neurosurgery program ranked 5th in U.S. & World News for specialty programs
- Commitment to significantly grow the neuroscience program regionally and nationally, including a new ambulatory building opened in 2023
Responsibilities
- Provide inpatient and outpatient care at the downtown campus
- Grow the outpatient Headache Medicine practice
- Teach medical students, residents, and fellows at Rush University Medical Center
- Participate in research pursuits; the division currently has multiple funded research projects in various areas of focus
Requirements
- Graduate of an ACGME-accredited Neurology Residency
- Eligibility for ABPN certification in General Neurology and UCNS certification in Headache Medicine
- Fellowship training in Headache Medicine
- Hold or be eligible for medical licensure in Illinois
- Eligibility for a faculty appointment as Assistant Professor or level commensurate with experience and accomplishments
About Rush University System for Health
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
- 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 "Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion" for six consecutive years.
Rush 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, having invested over $6 million on the West Side since 2018.
Pay
Total pay range: $267,000 - $360,000 for a full-time, 1.0 FTE employee. This range reflects factors including knowledge, skills, experience, training, education, certifications, licensure, primary work location, and other business and organizational factors. Includes potential incentive payments such as sign-on and retention bonuses, relocation allowances, and opportunities for increased compensation based on exceeding productivity targets.
Benefits
Rush offers a comprehensive benefits package. Learn more about Rush benefits.