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Society of Critical Care Medicine lists this Division Chief – Pediatric Pulmonology opportunity in chicago, Illinois. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Division Chief - Pediatric Pulmonology
Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL
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
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 is an academic health system integrating patient care, education, research, and community partnerships to improve health in diverse communities.
Rush includes Rush University Medical Center, Rush University (2,500+ students across medical, nursing, and health sciences colleges), Rush Copley Medical Center, Rush Oak Park Hospital, and regional outpatient facilities.
Rush is recognized for clinical excellence, earning placement on U.S. News & World Report's Best Hospitals Honor Roll (top 20 of 5,000+ hospitals evaluated). The system received Vizient's Quality Leadership Award, ranking within the top ten among 99 academic medical centers for the 13th consecutive year.
All three hospitals earned LGBTQ Healthcare Equality Leader designation, and Rush has been named a "Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion" for six consecutive years.
Rush is committed to health equity, particularly addressing the 16-year life expectancy gap between Chicago's Loop and West Side. As the largest West Side employer, Rush implements an Anchor Mission strategy through local hiring, investing, sourcing, and volunteering. The system has invested over $6 million on the West Side since 2018 while continuing to provide excellent patient care for all.
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: $297,000 - $393,000
Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits.
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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Worksite address
chicago, IL, 60290, US
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