Location: Kankakee, Illinois

Hospital: Riverside Medical Center

Department: Neurology General 

Work Type: Full Time 

Neurology – Physician 

Rush University Medical Center - Riverside Medical Center 

Kankakee, IL 

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 Neurologist. 

Practice Highlights:

 •Join a well-established Neurology practice to work alongside 2 experienced physicians and 3 APPs

 •Ability to practice in preferred sub-specialty area based on training and interests

 •Strong primary care referral network with minimal local competition in Neurology allowing ease to grow your practice 

•Primary Stroke Center and Tele-neurology services available 24/7

 •Hospital privileges with Riverside Medical Center a community hospital with 300 beds. Opportunity for privileges at Rush University Medical Center for high acuity clinical care.

 •Research opportunities and teaching with a faculty appointment at Rush University may be available for consideration. 

Duties & Responsibilities:

 •Outpatient Clinical Care with rotating practice call with assistance of Tele-Stroke services 

•Flexible schedule Monday-Friday 

•Manageable patient volume allowing for strong work-life balance 

Notes and Qualifications:

 •Experience is appreciated but not required as we are open to recent graduates

 •The ideal candidate is a team-oriented, friendly, and ambitious individual 

•MD or DO Degree •Candidate must be Board Certified or Board Eligible in Neurology 

•Valid Illinois medical licensure (or ability to obtain IL Medical License) 

•Valid Illinois Controlled Substances License (or ability to obtain IL License) 

Community and Lifestyle: 

Kankakee, Illinois offers an appealing blend of small-city charm and convenient access to the Chicago metro area, located just under an hour south of the city. This welcoming community is known for its affordable cost of living, family-friendly atmosphere, and slower, more relaxed pace of life.

 Residents enjoy: 

•Scenic outdoor amenities along the Kankakee River, including miles of trails for hiking and biking, as well as opportunities for kayaking and fishing 

•A calendar of local festivals, farmers markets, and cultural events

 •Early childhood - higher education opportunities in the area

 •Proximity to two major international airports 

•Surrounded by community-centered towns such as Bourbonnais, Manteno, Mokena, and Frankfort 

Altogether, Kankakee presents an ideal setting for physicians seeking professional fulfillment alongside a balanced and rewarding lifestyle.

Why Rush?

 •We are an academic health system integrating patient care, education, research, and community partnerships to improve health in diverse communities 

•U.S. News & World Report's Best Hospitals Honor Roll 2025-2026 (top 20 of 5,000+ hospitals evaluated) 

•Vizient's Quality Leadership Award recipient, ranking within the top ten among 99 academic medical centers for the 13th consecutive year 

•Access to robust research infrastructure and academic growth opportunities 

•Be involved with our Rush Anchor Mission to improve the health of the individuals and the diverse communities we serve 

Get to Know Rush University System for Health

 •Three Hospitals and several regional outpatient clinics 

          oRush University Medical Center 

          oRush Oak Park Hospital 

          oRush Copley Medical Center 

•RUSH MD Anderson Cancer Centers – partnership with University of Texas MD Anderson for cancer care and research

 •Rush is committed to health equity, supporting initiatives on Chicago’s west side and the communities it serves, investing over $6 million dollars as of 2025 

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. 

Pay Range: $326,000 - $430,000 

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. 

About Rush University Medical Center

Rush University System for Health (RUSH) is an academic health system whose mission is to improve the health of the individuals and the diverse communities it serves through the integration of outstanding patient care, education, research and community partnerships. RUSH comprises Rush University Medical Center, Rush University, Rush Copley Medical Center and Rush Oak Park Hospital, as well as numerous outpatient care facilities. Rush University, with more than 2,500 students, is a health sciences university that comprises Rush Medical College, the College of Nursing, the College of Health Sciences and the Graduate College. Rush University Medical Center is an elite medical community recognized for excellence in patient care, medical discovery and clinical expertise. Our continued pursuits have earned Rush University Medical Center the distinction of being on U.S. News & World Report’s Best Hospitals Honor Roll for 2021-2022. This places the Medical Center amongst the top 20 of the 3,000 hospitals evaluated. U.S. News & World Report has also recognized nine Rush programs amongst the nation’s best, including top ten national rankings for neurology and neurosurgery and orthopedics. T...hese accolades, along with many others that include a decade of Magnet® designation, are a reflection of the collective efforts and commitment to excellence demonstrated by our physicians, advanced practitioners, nurses and medical staff. Rush University Medical Center has received Vizient's Quality Leadership Award, ranking first among 99 academic medical centers across the country. For the second consecutive year, all three Rush University System for Health hospitals have earned the LGBTQ Healthcare Equality Leader designation in the Healthcare Equality Index.

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