Movement Disorders Neurologist

• Pay: $263,000 – $337,000 total cash compensation
• Employment: Full-time
• Location: Rush University Medical Center
• Rush Job ID: 28583

Business Unit: Rush Medical Group

Movement Disorders – Psychiatry – 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 Neuropsychiatrist.

As part of a key strategic growth initiative, the Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorders Program at Rush is expanding its behavioral and cognitive services. We are seeking a dedicated psychiatrist to join our highly collaborative, multi-disciplinary team. You will work alongside our current movement disorder psychiatrists, two neuropsychologists, and eleven full-time movement disorders specialists to support our integrated mission of exceptional patient care, groundbreaking research, and clinical education.

This position is predominantly clinically focused, with built-in opportunities for research collaboration, faculty development, and educational initiatives within Rush Medical College.

Criteria and Expectations

• Specialized Patient Care: Provide high-quality psychiatric care tailored to patients within the behavioral, cognitive, and movement disorders programs. The Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorders Program represents the most stable program in the Chicagoland area, evaluating approximately 6,000 adult and pediatric patients annually across the full spectrum of movement disorders.
• Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Maintain an active role in all-discipline team consultation meetings for the Huntington’s Disease Clinic.
• Ed ucation & Mentorship: Supervise and train psychiatry residents, fellows, and medical students who are integral parts of this robust academic program.
• Clinical Research: Engage in clinical research collaborations and contribute to the academic advancement of the department based on your areas of interest.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Education: Medical Degree (M.D. or D.O.) from an accredited institution.
• Licensure: Licensed or eligible for medical licensure in the State of Illinois.
• Certification: Board Certified or Board Eligible in Psychiatry.
• Expertise: A strong commitment to clinical medicine, patient care, resident education, and research. Additional specialized expertise or fellowship training in neurological diseases, neuropsychiatry, or movement disorders is ideal.
• Academic Appointment: Candidates must meet at least the criteria for a faculty appointment at the Assistant Professor level or higher within Rush Medical College.

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.

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.