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Rush University Medical Center Advanced Practice Provider - Bariatric/Medical Weight Loss - North & Harlem in Chicago, Illinois

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Location: Chicago, IL

Hospital: Rush University Medical Center

Department: Surgery - Bariatrics

Work Type: Full Time

Bariatric/Medical Weight Loss Advanced Practice Provider

RUSH North & Harlem Outpatient Center

Chicago, IL

Rush University System for Health (RUSH), a national leader in outstanding patient care, education, research, community partnerships and empowering a new generation of health care providers, invites applications for the position of Bariatric/Medical Weight Loss Advanced Practice Provider, at our new North & Harlem Outpatient Center in Chicago.

The Division of Minimally Invasive and Bariatric Surgery, within the Department of Surgery, has six surgeons, one physician of medical weight management, and six Advanced Practice Providers.

This role will provide outpatient coverage on either a five-day, eight-hour schedule or a four-day, 10-hour schedule; both with no weekends. Expected coverage is Monday – Friday during regular business hours. Applicants with Obesity Medicine training or other relevant experience preferred, not required.

*Please note: the expected start date for this position is August 2025

The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) is a licensed physician assistant (PA) or advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) who functions as a member of the health care team to provide high quality, comprehensive acute and/or routine medical/surgical care of Rush University Medical Center patients within the scope of practice granted in accordance with the RUMC medical staff bylaws. The APP will promote collaboration between multiple disciplines to ensure cost effective and quality patient care. The individual who holds this position will exemplify the Rush mission, vision and values and act in accordance with the policies, procedures, guidelines of Rush, including the Rush University Medical Group Customer Service standards. Successful candidates will also meet all other state and federal regulatory practice and accreditation standards.

The new 60,000-square-foot RUSH outpatient center at North & Harlem avenues in Chicago, set to open in early 2025, is part of RUSH’s commitment to delivering the best care available, close to home at locations across the Chicago area.

Rush North & Harlem will significantly expand access to RUSH primary and specialty care for northwest Chicago and suburban patients in near west communities like Oak Park, River Forest and Elmwood Park, by offering some of the most sought-after healthcare services — including nationally ranked specialties like neurology and cardiology. The new center is another example of how RUSH is working to deliver the best care and outcomes across the Chicago area and Northwest Indiana.

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 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, the College of Health Sciences and the Graduate College.

RUSH is an elite medical community recognized yearly for excellence in patient care, medical discovery and clinical expertise. We’re proud to have received Vizient’s Quality and Accountability Study, 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. 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.

Join RUSH and become part of one of the nation’s best healthcare systems.

RUSH is an equal opportunity / Affirmative Action employer

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.

Position Advanced Practice Provider - Bariatric/Medical Weight Loss - North & Harlem

Location US:IL:Chicago

Req ID 12732

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