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Join Our Team as the Division Chief of Cardiology!

Are you ready to take on a pivotal leadership role at a nationally recognized academic medical center? Rush University Medical Center is seeking a Division Chief of Cardiology to oversee our clinical, academic, and research activities within the cardiology division. This is your chance to make a significant impact in a vibrant environment that values excellence, diversity, equity, and inclusion .

Located in the heart of downtown Chicago, Rush is a world-class institution known for its commitment to outstanding patient care, medical education, and groundbreaking research. We invite you to be part of a team that is dedicated to improving the health of our diverse communities.

As the Division Chief of Cardiology, you will:

• Lead with Vision: Provide strategic and operational leadership for the Division of Cardiology and the Heart and Vascular Service Line.
• Ensure Excellence: Oversee clinical performance, quality, and patient outcomes in collaboration with the Heart and Vascular Service Line Co-Director.
• Foster a Culture of Excellence: Promote academic achievement, research innovation, and community engagement.
• Mentor Future Leaders: Support the professional development of faculty, trainees, and medical students.
• Collaborate for Success: Partner with institutional leaders to advance our academic and research missions.

We are looking for candidates who possess:

• Board Certification: In Cardiology, with an MD, DO, MD/PhD, DO/PhD, or equivalent.
• Academic Credentials: Qualifications that merit appointment as Professor.
• Leadership
  
  Experience:
  
  A proven record of collaborative leadership and commitment to excellence in clinical care, research, and education.
• Innovative Mindset: Demonstrated ability to lead and develop faculty with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Commitment to Diversity: A strong dedication to diversity, equity, inclusion, and mentorship within an academic health system.

At Rush, we are consistently ranked among the top hospitals in the nation. Our culture values innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement . We offer:

• Competitive Compensation: Total pay range of $560,000 - $850,000 , including base pay, benefits, and incentive programs.
• Comprehensive Benefits: A robust benefits package designed to support your well-being.
• Growth Opportunities: Access to resources and institutional support for leaders committed to driving excellence in academic medicine.

The Division of Cardiology at Rush offers comprehensive, multidisciplinary care for virtually every type of adult heart condition. Our services include:

• General and preventive cardiology
• Women’s heart care
• Advanced cardiovascular and thoracic surgery
• Interventional and noninvasive cardiology
• Electrophysiology and heart failure management

If you are passionate about making a difference in the field of cardiology and want to be part of a team that is dedicated to excellence, we encourage you to apply. Together, we can continue to provide exceptional patient care and advance the field of medicine.

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.

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