Division Chief, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery – Clinical Faculty
Leadership | Rush University Medical Center – Chicago | Surgery

Position Summary:

Rush University Medical Center, a nationally recognized clinical and academic institution, is seeking a visionary leader to serve as the John W. Curtin, MD, Chair of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery in the Department of Surgery. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing 10 clinical faculty and 8 advanced practice providers who support craniofacial surgery, breast reconstruction, maxillofacial surgery, pediatric plastic surgery, hand surgery, and cosmetic surgery. In addition to leading a reputable portfolio of clinical programs, the candidate will also be responsible for all education initiatives across Graduate Medical Education (12 Residents) and Fellowship Programs (2 Fellows).

Responsibilities:

  • Clinical Service: Provide exceptional clinical care to patients, utilizing the latest minimally invasive techniques and demonstrating a commitment to patient satisfaction.
  • Teaching and Mentoring: Educate and mentor surgical trainees and medical students, fostering their professional development and growth.
  • Research Achievement: Conduct innovative research and contribute to the advancement of the field of plastic and reconstructive surgery.
  • Leadership: Serve as a creative leader, driving the division's academic excellence and community engagement.
  • Innovation: Implement a vision for growth through innovation and accountability, ensuring the division remains at the forefront of the field.
  • Faculty Development: Guide faculty development and advancement across research, clinical, and academic missions.
  • Clinical Growth: Develop and implement strategies to increase clinical volume and improve productivity.
  • Collaboration: Foster collaboration among a multidisciplinary team of physicians to expand and enhance existing areas of clinical care and develop new ones.

Qualifications:

  • Associate Professor or Professor rank.
  • Established reputation in plastic and reconstructive surgery with demonstrated experience in leadership.
  • Credentials that merit appointment as Professor or Associate Professor.
  • MD or equivalent degree.
  • American Board certification in Plastic Surgery.
  • Demonstrated commitment to innovation and academic excellence.
  • Strong leadership skills and ability to guide faculty development.
  • Visionary approach to clinical growth and improvement

We encourage women and underrepresented minorities (URM) to apply.

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, and the College of Health Sciences.

Rush is an elite medical community recognized yearly 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 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. 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. We know that the South and West Sides of Chicago have historically been underserved. As a result, there is a 16-year gap in the life expectancy of someone in Chicago’s Loop versus someone in Chicago’s West Side. As the largest employer on Chicago’s West Side, we take it seriously that our institution can change this. Rush has built a strong Office of Community Health Equity and Engagement, and we founded the RUSH BMO Institute of Health Equity. As part of our Anchor Mission strategy, we hire, invest, buy and source, and volunteer locally. We’ve invested more than $6 million on the West Side since 2018, and that number continues to grow every year. And, of course, we continue to provide excellent patient care for everyone who comes to Rush.

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

Rush is an equal opportunity / Affirmative Action employer


Rush University Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or Protected Veteran status.


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Why Rush?

Best HospitalsRush 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 2020-2021. This places the Medical Center amongst the top 20 of the 3,000 hospitals evaluated. U.S. News & World Report has also recognized 11 Rush programs amongst the nation’s best, including top five national rankings for orthopedics, neurology and neurosurgery.

These 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.

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