Nephrologist (Per Diem)

• Pay: $115.00 – $130.00 per hour
• Employment: Per diem
• Location: Rush University Medical Center
• Rush Job ID: 26258

Business Unit: Rush Medical Group

Nephrology – Clinical Faculty/Physician

Rush University Medical Center, a nationally recognized clinical and academic institution and the teaching hospital for Rush Medical and Nursing Colleges, invites applications from board-certified nephrologists for a per diem position.

Department/Division specifics

• Division Size:

o 16 Faculty (3 General Nephrology, 1 Interventional Nephrology, 1 Onco-Nephrologist, 2 Transplant Nephrology, 5 Private Practice, 4 Research)

o 1 Advanced Practice Provider

o 6 General Nephrology Fellowship positions (3 fellows per year – all positions filled for incoming class)

• Collaboration with multiple service lines (Heart and Vascular, Cancer, and Transplant) as well as other subspecialties (e.g. critical care, endocrinology, general internal medicine, geriatric medicine, hospital medicine, interventional radiology, obstetrics, rheumatology, palliative care, and surgery)
• US News and World Reports: Rush University Medical Center is rated High Performing in the following procedures and conditions related to Nephrology: Kidney Failure

Responsibilities

• The per diem (PRN) Nephrologist will support outpatient nephrology services. Scheduling is based on departmental needs and physician availability, with no guaranteed minimum hours. This role offers flexibility while allowing the physician to maintain active clinical practice.
• The per diem Nephrologist will be expected to have broad skills in clinical nephrology, including but not limited to the renal care of dialysis patients, outpatient general nephrology, with an emphasis on outpatient and care of post-transplant patients with chronic kidney disease.
• Additional duties include education and mentoring of nephrology fellows, house officers and medical students.

Requirements

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, evidence of excellence in nephrology clinical practice.
• Familiarity with the EPIC electronic health record
• The applicant is expected to be board certified in Nephrology and have completed an ACGME accredited fellowship in Nephrology.
• The candidate is expected to meet the highest standards of professionalism and collegiality.
• Active Illinois medical license or eligibility to obtain one is required.

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 20 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.