Heart & Vascular Service Line Cardiology Co-Director

Rush University System for Health, based in Chicago, invites applications for the position of Cardiology Co-Director of the Heart & Vascular Service Line. This is an exceptional leadership opportunity within an elite medical community recognized yearly for excellence in patient care, medical discovery and clinical expertise.

The Heart & Vascular Service Line Cardiology Co-Director will provide strategic, clinical, and operational leadership across Rush University System for Health. Working in close partnership with the Surgical Co-Director and Chief Administrative Officer (CAO), this leader guides program growth, clinical excellence, and patient care delivery across the continuum.

The Co-Director will co-chair the Heart & Vascular Executive Steering Committee, ensuring system-wide alignment of strategy, quality, and clinical innovation consistent with Rush’s enterprise goals. This position includes both administrative and clinical responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic & Operational Leadership

• Provide shared oversight of all Heart & Vascular service line operations in collaboration with the Surgical Co-Director and CAO.
• Develop, implement, and monitor the service line’s clinical vision, strategy, and goals in alignment with Rush’s mission and enterprise objectives.
• Lead system-wide program planning, growth initiatives, and performance improvement efforts across inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Oversee the development and execution of policies, procedures, and pathways that ensure consistent, high-quality cardiovascular care.
• Maintain shared accountability for the development, management, and adherence of the service line’s budget and financial performance.

Clinical & Program Oversight

• Direct, plan, and coordinate cardiology-related clinical activities and programs in partnership with the Department of Internal Medicine and Division of Cardiology.
• Provide oversight for medical and program directors (e.g., Cath Lab, Women’s Heart Program) and ensure operational excellence in clinical services.
• Lead development of innovative clinical programs and technologies to enhance patient access and outcomes.
• Oversee ambulatory and inpatient operations, including APP management, quality improvement, and patient safety.
• Maintain a part-time clinical practice within the Division of Cardiology. This role will include 0.50 FTE administrative effort and 0.50 FTE clinical effort.

Quality, Research & Innovation

• Advance system-wide quality and safety initiatives by monitoring outcomes, registries, and national benchmarks in cardiovascular care.
• Provide administrative oversight for the clinical trial infrastructure to expand access and strengthen Rush’s reputation in cardiovascular research.
• Foster integration of clinical research, education, and innovation into patient care.
• Partner with clinical and academic leaders to develop and promote new educational offerings and clinical pathways.

Leadership & Collaboration

• Partner with the Division Chief of Cardiology to align faculty performance, recruitment, and development with service line goals.
• Collaborate closely with the Surgical Co-Director, Department Chair, and senior leadership to ensure unified strategic and operational alignment.
• Serve as a senior clinical leader across the system, supporting credentialing, professional development, and performance review processes.
• Exemplify and promote Rush’s ICARE values—Innovation, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence.

Goals & Objectives

In collaboration with the Surgical Co-Director and Cardiology Division Chief, the Co-Director will:

• Develop a clear and compelling service line strategy positioning Rush Heart & Vascular as a regional and national destination program.
• Advance quality and safety outcomes, achieving nationally recognized benchmarks in cardiovascular care.
• Strengthen recruitment and retention of physicians and advanced practice providers across subspecialties.
• Expand clinical research and innovation through growth of clinical trials and investigator-initiated studies.
• Optimize clinical operations across inpatient and ambulatory settings to enhance efficiency, access, and patient experience.
• Promote system…