GI Medical Oncologist

• Pay: $337,800 – $475,000
• Employment: Full-time
• Location: Rush University Medical Center
• Rush Job ID: 26851

Gastroenterology Oncology – Clinical Faculty

Rush University System for Health, 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 Gastroenterology Oncologist, with RUSH MD Anderson Cancer Center at Rush University Medical Center.

Rush University System for Health and The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center have partnered to create RUSH MD Anderson Cancer Center. The partnership represents advanced clinical and operational integration in the delivery of cancer care, providing Rush patients greater access to cancer treatments and research considered among the best in the world.

Position Expectations

• Work collaboratively with a growing multi-disciplinary urologic oncology program
• Participate in a large portfolio of clinical trials
• Develop investigator-initiated trials
• Show a major commitment to research and scholarly activity that advances the field of medicine
• Demonstrate excellence in clinical care, teaching, and institutional service

The Rush Gastroenterology Cancer Program

• Multi-disciplinary effort focused on individualized, patient-centered treatment plans
• Offers advanced treatment options through numerous active clinical trials, including:

o Cancer therapeutics

o Radiation oncology approaches

• Serves as a key resource to the broader GI oncology community

Qualifications

• Board eligible/Board certified in Medical Oncology or Hematology/Oncology
• Demonstrated interest and academic productivity in GI oncology

About Rush

Rush University System for Health is an academic health system integrating patient care, education, research, and community partnerships to improve health in diverse communities.

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 for clinical excellence, earning placement on U.S. News & World Report’s Best Hospitals Honor Roll 2025-2026 (top 50 of 5,000+ hospitals evaluated). The system received Vizient’s Quality Leadership Award, ranking within the top ten among 99 academic medical centers for the 13th consecutive year.

All three hospitals earned LGBTQ Healthcare Equality Leader designation, and Rush has been named a "Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion" for six consecutive years.

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.