Cardiology - Physician - Academics

Cardiology - Physician - Academics at Rush University Medical Center summary:

The Division Chief of Cardiology at Rush University Medical Center is a senior leadership role responsible for overseeing clinical, academic, and research activities within the cardiology division. The position requires a board-certified cardiologist with academic credentials and experience in mentoring, faculty development, and driving innovation in patient care and research. This role emphasizes fostering a culture of excellence, diversity, equity, and inclusion in an academic health system recognized for top-tier medical care and research.

Rush University Medical Center , a nationally recognized academic medical center and the teaching hospital for Rush Medical and Nursing Colleges, invites applications for the position of Division Chief of Cardiology in the Department of Internal Medicine. This is an exceptional leadership opportunity at a world-class institution located in the heart of downtown Chicago.

We seek a visionary and collaborative leader to build upon a strong foundation and drive the next phase of clinical, academic, and research excellence. The Division Chief will provide academic and faculty leadership for the Division of Cardiology to foster excellence in education, research, and professional development.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic, innovative, and operational leadership for the Division of Cardiology within the Department of Internal Medicine and the Heart and Vascular Service Line (in partnership with the Heart and Vascular Service Line Co-Director).
• Oversee and ensure excellence in clinical performance, quality, and patient outcomes (in partnership with the Heart and Vascular Service Line Co-Director).
• Foster a culture of academic excellence, research achievement, and community engagement
• Mentor and support the professional development of faculty, trainees, and medical students
• Partner with institutional leaders to advance academic and research missions across the system

Qualifications:

• Board certified in Cardiology, with an MD, DO, MD/PhD, DO/PhD, or equivalent.
• Academic credentials meriting appointment as Professor.
• Proven record of collaborative leadership and commitment to excellence in clinical care, research, and education.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and develop faculty, with a focus on innovation and continuous improvement.
• Strong commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and mentorship within an academic health system.

About the Division:

Rush offers comprehensive, multidisciplinary care for virtually every type of adult heart condition. Services include general and preventive cardiology, women’s heart care, advanced cardiovascular and thoracic surgery, interventional and noninvasive cardiology, electrophysiology, and heart failure management. Specialized programs include cardio-oncology, cardiometabolic and cardio-rheumatology clinics, adult congenital heart disease, and nutrition-based cardiac care. Patients also benefit from access to leading-edge diagnostics and participation in clinical research evaluating new treatments, devices, and procedures.

Why Rush?

Rush is consistently ranked among the top hospitals in the nation, known for its leadership in patient care, medical education, research, and health equity. With a culture that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement, Rush offers outstanding resources and institutional support for leaders committed to driving excellence in academic medicine.

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 includes Rush University Medical Center, Rush University, Rush Copley Medical Center and Rush Oak Park Hospital, as well as numerous regional 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, and the College of Health Sciences.

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