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Chair - Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

Northwestern University
life insurance, parental leave
United States, Illinois, Chicago
Aug 17, 2026
Job ID
54247
Location
Chicago, Illinois
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Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine invites applications and nominations for the position of Chair of the Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation. The new Chair will report to the Dean of the medical school and to the Chief Executive Officer of Shirley Ryan AbilityLab. In this role, the Chair is responsible for oversight of the academic, research, clinical and administrative affairs of the Department, in alignment with the mission of Shirley Ryan AbilityLab. The Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation is home to over 100 faculty who provide exceptional patient care across a broad range of conditions through our clinical affiliates, are dedicated to training future leaders in the field, and are engaged in leading-edge translational and clinical research. Clinical faculty in the medical school are embedded in three highly ranked hospitals: Shirley Ryan AbilityLab, Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Ann
& Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago. Principal investigators appointed through the Feinberg School of Medicine are supported by nearly $700 million of annual research
funding.

Successful candidates will possess an MD or MD/PhD with board certification in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation and be eligible for a faculty appointment as a full-time professor with proven
clinical and administrative skills, scholarly accomplishments and national recognition in a science or clinical discipline.

The expected base pay range for this position is $528K - $700K.

Northwestern University has provided a pay range representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for the position. The pay offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors including (but not limited to) the experience and qualifications of the selected candidate including years since terminal degree, training, and field or discipline; departmental budget availability; internal comparators; and external market pay for comparable jobs.

Please email nominations and CVs of appropriate candidates to:
Dr. Ila Allen, Recruitment Coordinator pmrsearch@northwestern.edu Applications will be taken until the position is filled.

Benefits

At Northwestern, we are proud to provide meaningful and competitive benefits. The available benefits package for this position will include health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance; paid medical/sick and parental leave; tuition benefits for the employee and dependents; pre-tax and flex spending accounts for commuting and dependent care; generous retirement savings options; and wellness programs. For a comprehensive overview of available benefits, including eligibility details, visit us at Northwestern Benefits to learn more.

Please read ALL instructions and make preparations before proceeding to the application page:

  • Applications will only be accepted via online submission (see link below).
  • Please prepare all documents in advance as Adobe PDF files, and please be sure all information is entered correctly and accurately (especially names and email addresses), as there will be no opportunity for online revision after your application has been submitted.

  • All required fields in the application form are marked with an asterisk and must be filled before clicking the "Submit" button.
  • Be aware that incomplete applications cannot be saved.

Applications accepted here: << hyperlink >>

Northwestern University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected characteristics, including disability and veteran status. View Northwestern's non-discrimination statement. Job applicants who wish to request an accommodation in the application or hiring process should contact the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX Compliance. View additional information on the accommodations process.

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