The Department of Pediatrics at Rush University Medical Center, a nationally recognized clinical and academic institution, and the
teaching hospital for Rush Medical and Nursing Colleges, located in downtown Chicago, invites applications for the position of Division
Chief of Pediatric Pulmonology.
This is a unique opportunity to build a pediatric pulmonology program at a leading academic medical
center. We are seeking an entrepreneurial leader who is excited to establish and grow a comprehensive clinical and academic program in an
established academic medical center. The Division Chief will build upon existing strengths and long history of high quality clinical care
with the existing mature and steadfast Pediatric Pulmonary team that includes a Nurse Practitioner, 3 respiratory therapists, 2 nurses, CF
social worker, and CF dietician. We are seeking a Division Chief who will develop a vision for expanding clinical services, educational
programs, and research initiatives, while developing strategic interdisciplinary teams and fostering faculty development.
Position
Details
The successful candidate will:
- 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, with responsibility for establishing clinical programs, workflows, and infrastructure - Recruit
one additional pediatric pulmonologist to support continued growth - Be responsible and accountable for clinical and academic
performance as the division matures 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
Qualifications
- Doctor
of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) required - Eligible to be licensed to practice Medicine in the state of
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
The Rush University Children's Hospital (RUCH) is part of the
Rush University Medical Center (RUMC). It is an academic medical center that has 110 pediatric beds. RUMC is a 671-bed hospital serving
adults and children in downtown Chicago, Illinois. It includes the 58- adult bed Johnston R. Bowman Health Center, Rush University and Rush
Health. Rush University is home to one of the first medical colleges in the Midwest and one of the nation's top-ranked nursing colleges, as
well as graduate programs in allied health, health systems management and biomedical research. The Medical Center also offers more than 70
highly selective residency and fellowship programs in medical and surgical specialties and subspecialties. It has excellent residents. The
Categorical Pediatrics and Medicine/Pediatrics residency programs have had a 99% pass rate on the General Pediatrics Certifying Examination
offered by the American Board of Pediatrics in the past 4 years.
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
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.
Pay
Range (depending on Faculty Rank and clinical FTE): $297,000 - $393,000
Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits, learn more at
our Rush benefits page (https://www.rush.edu/rush-careers/employee-benefits).
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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