Spine Neurosurgery
Found in: Talent US C2 - 1 week ago
Salary: Open
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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 Spine Neurosurgery at the Assistant Professor level .
The Department of Neurosurgery at Rush University Medical Center seeks candidates for an Assistant Professor position. Fellowship training is preferred in the specific area of spinal surgery. Clinical responsibilities include treatment of patients with all types of spinal disorders utilizing the latest in standard and innovative surgical techniques. Teaching responsibilities include education of medical students, residents, and spine fellows. Research or scholarship responsibilities may include primary and collaborative research in spinal surgery with funding from the NIH or other federal agencies, philanthropy, or industry. Ambition for involvement and leadership in national/international spinal surgical societies is preferred.
Requirements
Applicants must have an M.D or M.D./Ph.D. degree. Applicants must be ABNS certified or board eligible. Candidates should have a strong desire to develop a robust clinical practice as well as innovative clinical programs in spine surgery and should expect to assist in the growth of the clinical, education and research program. Clinical training in endoscopic spine surgery is preferred.
About Rush University Medical Center 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 comprises Rush University Medical Center, Rush University, Rush Copley Medical Center and Rush Oak Park Hospital, as well as numerous outpatient care facilities. Rush University, with more than 2, students, is a health sciences university that comprises Rush Medical College, the College of Nursing, the College of Health Sciences and the Graduate College. Rush University Medical Center is an elite medical community recognized for excellence in patient care, medical discovery and clinical expertise. 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 -. This places the Medical Center amongst the top 20 of the 3, hospitals evaluated. U.S. News & World Report has also recognized nine Rush programs amongst the nation’s best, including top ten national rankings for neurology and neurosurgery and orthopedics. T...hese accolades, along with many others that include a decade of Magnet® designation, are a reflection of the collective efforts and commitment to excellence demonstrated by our physicians, advanced practitioners, nurses and medical staff. Rush University Medical Center has received Vizient's Quality Leadership Award, ranking first among 99 academic medical centers across the country. For the second consecutive year, all three Rush University System for Health hospitals have earned the LGBTQ Healthcare Equality Leader designation in the Healthcare Equality Index. Show more Show less