Epileptologist

• Pay: $260,000 – $352,000
• Employment: Full-time
• Location: Rush University Medical Center
• Rush Job ID: 30853

Business Unit: Rush Medical Group

Epileptologist – Clinical Faculty

Rush University Medical Center, a nationally recognized clinical and academic institution and the teaching hospital for Rush Medical and Nursing Colleges, invites applications for the position of Epileptologist.

Position Overview

The Department of Neurological Sciences at Rush University Medical Center is seeking a dynamic, board-certified/board-eligible Epilepsy Physician (Epileptologist) to join our rapidly growing and nationally recognized neuroscience program. This position offers a balanced clinical practice encompassing comprehensive epilepsy care, electroencephalography (EEG) interpretation, and general/subspecialized neurology. Candidates will receive a faculty appointment at Rush University, with rank and track commensurate with experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Clinical Care: Provide exceptional inpatient and outpatient evaluation, diagnosis, and management for patients with epilepsy, seizure disorders, and related neurological conditions.
• Diagnostic & Procedural Work: Interpret routine, ambulatory, and continuous video-EEG monitoring (cEEG) studies; participate in comprehensive epilepsy evaluation protocols (including surgical evaluations, phase II monitoring, and multidisciplinary case conferences).
• Multidisciplinary Collaboration: Partner closely with specialized neurosurgeons, neuropsychologists, neuroradiologists, and dedicated epilepsy nurse specialists within a comprehensive epilepsy center framework.
• Rush University System for Health is an academic health system integrating patient care, education, research, and community partnerships to improve health in diverse communities.
• Academic & Educational Engagement: Teach, mentor, and supervise residents, fellows, and medical students within our nationally recognized training programs.
• Research (Optional): Engage in clinical trials, translational research, or academic scholarship supported by the department’s robust research infrastructure.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Education: Graduate of an ACGME-accredited neurology residency program.
• Fellowship: Completion of an ACGME-accredited fellowship in Epilepsy.
• Certification: Board certified or board eligible in Neurology, with subspecialty certification/eligibility in Epilepsy.
• Licensure: Eligible for an active, unrestricted medical license in the State of Illinois
• Skills: Demonstrated excellence in clinical care, EEG interpretation, teaching, and patient-centered communication.

Rush includes Rush University Medical Center, Rush University (2,500+ students across medical, nursing, and health sciences colleges), Rush Copley Medical Center, Rush Oak Park Hospital, and regional outpatient facilities.

Rush is recognized both for clinical excellence and as a top employer. U.S. News & World Report placed Rush on its Best Hospitals Honor Roll for 2026–2027, ranking it among the top 50 of more than 4,500 hospitals evaluated and No. 1 among Illinois and Chicago-area hospitals. Vizient awarded Rush its Quality Leadership Award, marking the 13th consecutive year the health system has ranked among the top 10 of 99 academic medical centers nationwide. On the workplace side, Modern Healthcare named Rush one of the Best Places to Work in Healthcare in 2026, citing its culture, financial rewards, and training and advancement opportunities, while Becker’s Hospital Review similarly included Rush University System for Health on its 2026 list of top places to work in healthcare, pointing to culture, comprehensive compensation and benefits, and extensive mental health resources as key factors.

Rush is committed to health equity, particularly addressing the 16-year life expectancy gap between Chicago’s Loop and West Side. As the largest West Side employer, Rush implements an Anchor Mission strategy through local hiring, investing, sourcing, and volunteering. The system has invested over $6 million on the West Side since 2018 while continuing to provide excellent patient care for all.