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General Dermatology – Clinical Faculty/Physician
Rush University System for Health
Aurora, IL

Rush University System for Health is seeking a Board Certified or Board Eligible General Dermatologist to join its growing Department of Dermatology. This full-time position will be based primarily at Rush Copley Medical Center in Aurora, Illinois, a high-performing regional site serving a diverse and expanding patient population.

The successful candidate will join a collegial and expanding department of 20 full-time faculty and 5 advanced practice providers, offering subspecialty expertise in medical dermatology, surgical dermatology, pediatric dermatology, dermatopathology, cosmetic dermatology, and complex disease. The department is nationally recognized for its commitment to clinical excellence, educational leadership, and innovation in care delivery.

This position offers the opportunity to practice high-quality outpatient dermatology while contributing to the department’s academic mission. In addition to providing excellent clinical care in general and procedural dermatology, the candidate will have opportunities to teach dermatology residents and medical students, participate in departmental educational, and pursue clinical research or quality improvement initiatives depending on their interests. The position offers access to Rush University’s academic and research infrastructure and connection with a collaborative faculty community that values mentorship and growth across nine sites.

Faculty at Rush benefit from a robust academic infrastructure, access to multidisciplinary collaboration, and an environment that values mentorship, leadership development, and scholarly growth. Academic rank and compensation will be commensurate with experience, and a competitive benefits package is available.

The Department of Dermatology is actively expanding its regional footprint, research enterprise, and academic influence. We welcome candidates excited to join a forward-looking department and contribute to its continued clinical, educational, and scholarly growth.

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 Rush Medical College, the College of Nursing, and the College of Health Sciences.

Rush Copley Medical Center , located in the Fox Valley area, is a key part of the Rush network, offering state-of-the-art facilities and high-quality care to its community. With its academic affiliation to Rush University, Rush Copley patients benefit from access to the latest medical advancements. The hospital provides comprehensive services, from 24/7 emergency care to advanced cancer treatment, surgical services, and women's health. Rush Copley’s collaborative approach to care ensures that each patient receives compassionate, patient-centered treatment, backed by the latest technologies and medical expertise.

Rush Copley is surrounded by excellent suburbs including Naperville, which ranked number one among the 228 cities rated for the Best Cities to Raise a Family in America and Cities with the Best Public Schools in America by Niche.com. Living in the western suburbs of Chicago offers a unique blend of suburban tranquility and easy access to the excitement of Chicago. Ideal for families, with excellent schools, abundant parks, and community-focused atmospheres, the affordable cost of living make the western suburbs a desirable option for those seeking a high quality of life near all that Chicago has to offer. With abundant outdoor recreation options and a rich cultural scene, it’s the perfect place to balance work, family, and personal pursuits. The area is well-connected by major highways for easy commuting.

Rush is an elite medical community recognized yearly for excellence in patient care, medical discovery and clinical expertise. We are committed to fostering and sustaining a climate and culture wherein all staff, faculty, patients, and students thrive. Our continued pursuits have earned Rush University Medical Center the distinction of being on U.S. News & World Report’s Best Hospitals Honor Roll for 2024-2025. This places the Medical Center amongst the top 50 of the more than 5,000 hospitals evaluated. U.S. News & World Report has also recognized eleven Rush programs amongst the nation’s best, including top ten national rankings for neurology and neurosurgery and orthopedics. Rush University Medical Center has received Vizient's Quality Leadership Award, ranking second among 99 academic medical centers across the country.

All three Rush hospitals have earned the LGBTQ Healthcare Equality Leader designation in the Healthcare Equality Index. Additionally, Rush has been named as one of the nation’s "Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion" for past six consecutive years. Our physicians, advanced practitioners, nurses and staff are the heartbeat of our health system’s ongoing success. We know how important it is to recruit and retain exceptional staff and faculty to execute our mission. We’re passionate about health equity: for the communities we serve, for our patients and for our employees. As part of our Anchor Mission strategy, we hire, invest, buy and source, and volunteer locally. And, of course, we continue to provide excellent patient care for everyone who comes to Rush.

Rush 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.

Pay Range: $433,000 – $433,000 (TCC)

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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, and other legally protected characteristics.