Rush University System for Health is driven by a mission to improve health through integrated patient care, education, research and community partnerships, supported by a vision to transform healthcare nationally. Its workplace culture is grounded in the “Rush Promise” and “ICARE” values of innovation, collaboration, accountability, respect and excellence, which are embedded into leadership expectations, recognition and performance practices. Employees are supported through a robust total rewards program that includes competitive compensation, comprehensive health coverage, retirement matching up to 6%, paid time off, and extensive financial and mental health resources. “Rush Wellness,” founded in 2020, provides free unlimited psychotherapy, coaching and resilience programming, with therapy utilization increasing from 6,460 visits in 2024 to more than 8,000 visits in 2025. Engagement scores improved from 68% to 72% year over year, while voluntary turnover declined systemwide to approximately 12.6%, well below prior levels. Rush has earned national recognition for disability inclusion and physician wellbeing.
