Division Chief – Cardiology

Company: Rush University Medical Center
Location: Schiller Park
Posted on: January 21, 2026

Job Description:

Division Chief – Cardiology Rush University Medical Center Chicago, IL 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. Rush is an elite medical community recognized yearly for excellence in patient care, medical discovery and clinical expertise. We are committed to fostering and sustaining a climate and culture wherein all staff, faculty, patients, and students thrive. Our continued pursuits have earned Rush University Medical Center the distinction of being on U.S. News & World Report’s Best Hospitals Honor Roll for 2024-2025. This places the Medical Center amongst the top 50 of the more than 5,000 hospitals evaluated. U.S. News & World Report has also recognized eleven Rush programs amongst the nation’s best, including top ten national rankings for neurology and neurosurgery and orthopedics. Rush University Medical Center has received Vizient's Quality Leadership Award, ranking second among 99 academic medical centers across the country. All three Rush hospitals have earned the LGBTQ Healthcare Equality Leader designation in the Healthcare Equality Index. Additionally, Rush has been named as one of the nation’s "Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion" for the past six consecutive years. Our physicians, advanced practitioners, nurses and staff are the heartbeat of our health system’s ongoing success. We know how important it is to recruit and retain exceptional staff and faculty to execute our mission. We’re passionate about health equity: for the communities we serve, for our patients and for our employees. We know that the South and West Sides of Chicago have historically been underserved. As a result, there is a 16-year gap in the life expectancy of someone in Chicago’s Loop versus someone in Chicago’s West Side. As the largest employer on Chicago’s West Side, we take it seriously that our institution can change this. As part of our Anchor Mission strategy, we hire, invest, buy and source, and volunteer locally. We’ve invested more than $6 million on the West Side since 2018, and that number continues to grow every year. And, of course, we continue to provide excellent patient care for everyone who comes to Rush. Rush offers competitive total compensation that includes base pay, benefits, and other incentive programs for our employees. The total pay range shown reflects the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, knowledge and skills; relevant experience and training; education, certifications, and licensure; primary work location; and other business and organizational factors. This total pay range is for a full-time, 1.0 FTE employee, and includes any incentive payments that may be applicable to this role, as well as additional compensation such as sign-on and retention bonuses and relocation allowances. Opportunities for increased compensation based on exceeding productivity targets. We also offer a comprehensive benefits package. Total Compensation Pay Range: $560,000 - $850,000 Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits, learn more at our Rush benefits page . Join Rush and become part of one of the nation’s best healthcare systems. 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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