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Rush University Medical Center

Sleep Surgeon – Clinical Faculty/Physician

Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290

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Sleep Surgeon – Clinical Faculty/Physician

– Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL. Rush University Medical Center invites applications for the position of Sleep Surgeon to join the Department of Otorhinolaryngology Head & Neck Surgery. The RUSH Section of Sleep Surgery provides comprehensive care for patients with sleep disorders, offering procedures including nasal and soft tissue surgery, hypoglossal nerve stimulation, and skeletal procedures such as maxillomandibular advancement surgery and surgically-assisted rapid palatal expansion. The Section delivers care at the main campus and affiliated sites in Oak Park and Oak Brook. The Sleep Surgery program has grown rapidly, drawing patients from the greater Chicago region and beyond. The Section has a busy research program and is involved in multiple FDA clinical trials. An ACGME sleep medicine and surgery fellowship in conjunction with the Section of Sleep Medicine is planned within 1-2 years. The Section is looking for an experienced sleep surgeon at the Assistant or Associate Professor level, preferably with sleep medicine and/or surgery fellowship training, to join Dr. Mike Hutz, a dual-boarded Otolaryngologist and Sleep Medicine specialist. The recruit will have an opportunity to develop a comprehensive sleep surgery practice, educate residents and medical students, and participate in research and clinical trials. The faculty member will also have the opportunity to practice comprehensive otolaryngology in the department based on interest. The department has 20 faculty, 7 APPs, and 9 audiologists providing a comprehensive array of otolaryngology services at the main campus and 6 regional sites in Illinois and Indiana. The program is currently ranked #19 on US News and World Report and is top-ranking in the state of Illinois. About Rush

is an academic health system whose mission is to improve the health of the individuals and 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 regional outpatient care facilities. Rush University comprises Rush Medical College, the College of Nursing, and the College of Health Sciences. Rush is recognized for excellence in patient care, medical discovery and clinical expertise. Rush University Medical Center has been named to U.S. News & World Report’s Best Hospitals Honor Roll for 2024-2025, placing the Medical Center among the top 50 of more than 5,000 hospitals evaluated. Multiple Rush programs are ranked among the nation’s best, including neurology, neurosurgery and orthopedics. Rush University Medical Center has received Vizient's Quality Leadership Award, ranking second among 99 academic medical centers. All three Rush hospitals have earned the LGBTQ Healthcare Equality Leader designation in the Healthcare Equality Index. Rush has been named a Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion for six consecutive years. We’re committed to health equity for the communities we serve. As part of our Anchor Mission strategy, we hire, invest, source and volunteer locally. Since 2018, Rush has invested more than $6 million on the West Side, with continued growth. We provide excellent patient care for all who come to Rush. Responsibilities

Develop a comprehensive sleep surgery practice and educate residents and medical students. Participate in research and clinical trials related to sleep medicine and sleep surgery. Possibly practice comprehensive otolaryngology in the department based on interest. Collaborate with the section and leadership, including Dr. Mike Hutz. Qualifications

Experience as a sleep surgeon at the Assistant or Associate Professor level. Preferably with sleep medicine and/or surgery fellowship training. Ability to develop a sleep surgery program and participate in teaching and research. Compensation and Benefits

Rush offers competitive total compensation, benefits, and incentive programs. Pay range for this role is $376,000 - $505,000 (TCC) for a full-time 1.0 FTE employee, including potential sign-on and relocation allowances and incentives based on productivity. For more details, see Rush benefits page and Rush careers information. 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.

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