Advanced Practice Provider – Otolaryngology - Inpatient – Chicago

Inpatient Otolaryngology – Advanced Practice Provider Rush University Medical Center Chicago, IL The Department of Otorhinolaryngology at Rush University Medical Center , a nationally recognized clinical and academic institution and the teaching hospital for Rush Medical and Nursing Colleges in downtown Chicago, invites applications for an Inpatient Advanced Practice Provider (APP) .

Qualified applicants may be Physician Assistants (PAs) or Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs) with acute care certification. Department Overview: 24 faculty, 9 Advanced Practice Providers (APPs), and 13 audiologists. Provides Otolaryngology services across the Rush system. Supports a highly competitive otolaryngology residency program.

Role Responsibilities:

• Provide inpatient otolaryngology care in collaboration with attending otolaryngologists, residents, and the multidisciplinary hospital care team.
• Participate in daily inpatient rounds and communicate changes in patient status, care plans, and treatment recommendations to the care team.
• Assist with the evaluation and initial management of urgent and emergent otolaryngologic conditions, escalating care to the supervising physician as appropriate.
• Monitor clinical progress, review diagnostic results, document encounters, and help coordinate timely clinical decisions.
• Support perioperative management, including postoperative assessment, treatment coordination, patient education, and discharge planning, as appropriate.
• Coordinate transitions of care and follow-up with outpatient providers to promote continuity and reduce avoidable delays.
• Schedule: Monday
• Friday; specific hours and inpatient coverage expectations will be determined by departmental service needs.
• Evaluate inpatient consultations, obtain relevant histories, perform examinations, and contribute to assessment and treatment plans within the APP’s scope of practice.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous inpatient or hospital-based APP experience is preferred.
• Experience with surgical services, inpatient consultations, perioperative care, or otolaryngology is preferred. Relevant clinical nursing experience may be considered for APRN candidates. Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN): Current Illinois licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse and Advanced Practice Nurse, or eligibility to obtain the required licensure through the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR). Master of Science in Nursing or Doctor of Nursing Practice from an accredited program, with education and clinical preparation appropriate to acute care practice. Current national certification as an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner through a recognized certifying organization (for example, ANCC or AACN), consistent with Rush credentialing requirements. Primary care NP certification alone does not meet this position’s acute care certification requirement. Current BLS certification; ACLS certification as required by Rush and the assigned clinical service. Physician Assistant (PA): Current Illinois licensure as a Physician Assistant/Associate, or eligibility to obtain licensure through the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR). Successful completion of an accredited Physician Assistant/Associate program. Current certification through the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA). Current BLS certification; ACLS certification as required by Rush and the assigned clinical service. Rush has over 600 APPs across the enterprise that provide comprehensive patient care each day autonomously and in collaboration with other members of the health care team. Across the system, the APPs are supported by 4 levels of leadership, including 39 Lead APPs, three chief CRNAs, and a Senior Director of Advanced Practice Providers. Rush’s vision is to have every APP practicing at full scope and top of license. APPs at Rush are highly competent, well-respected members of the healthcare team that contribute to the excellent quality care that Rush patients receive each day. 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 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. Rush offers competitive total compensation that includes base pay, benefits, and other incentive programs for our employees. The total pay range shown reflects the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, knowledge and skills; relevant experience and training; education, certifications, and licensure; primary work location; and other business and organizational factors. This total pay range is for a full-time, 1.0 FTE employee, and includes any incentive payments that may be applicable to this role, as well as additional compensation such as sign-on and retention bonuses and relocation allowances. Opportunities for increased compensation based on exceeding productivity targets. We also offer a comprehensive benefits package. Total Compensation Pay Range: $124,610 - $175,000 Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits, learn more at our Rush benefits page (https://www.rush.edu/rush-careers/employee-benefits). Join Rush and become part of one of the nation’s best healthcare systems. Rush is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.