Division Chief - Pediatric Pulmonology
Listed on 2026-09-25
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Doctor/Physician
Pulmonologist, Pediatrician
Division Chief – Pediatric Pulmonology
Location:
Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL.
We are seeking a Division Chief to build a pediatric pulmonology program in a leading academic medical center, leading and expanding clinical, educational, and research initiatives.
Key Responsibilities- Provide strategic, innovative, and operational leadership with an entrepreneurial mindset suited to program development in an academic setting.
- Build and lead a new Pulmonology Division within the Department of Pediatrics, establishing clinical programs, workflows, and infrastructure.
- Recruit one additional pediatric pulmonologist to support growth.
- Be responsible and accountable for clinical and academic performance, including faculty mentorship.
- Demonstrate a strong record of collaborative leadership and commitment to excellence in clinical care, research, innovation, and academic service.
- Be comfortable with the challenges and opportunities of building programs within an urban and diverse academic environment.
- Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) required.
- Eligible to be licensed to practice Medicine in Illinois required.
- Completion of an accredited Pediatric Pulmonology fellowship program.
- Board Certified in Pediatric Pulmonology.
- Hold credentials meriting an Associate Professor or Professor faculty appointment.
- Demonstrate ongoing research achievement, community engagement, and educational excellence.
Pay Range: $297,000 - $393,000.
Rush offers competitive total compensation that includes base pay, benefits, incentive programs, sign‑on bonus, retention bonus, relocation allowance, and opportunities for additional compensation based on performance.
Benefits information is available on the Rush benefits page.
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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