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.

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.
• 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

• 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.

Required Qualifications:

• Board certified in Cardiology, with an MD, DO, MD/PhD, DO/PhD, or equivalent.
• Academic credentials meriting appointment as Professor.
• Minimum 8 years of progressive leadership experience in an academic medical center or integrated health system.
• Minimum 2 years of people management experience with proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams.
• Demonstrated experience with strategic planning, program development, and clinical operations across inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Strong business acumen, analytical skills, and marketing capability to drive growth and innovation.
• Proven record of collaboration, mentorship, and fostering a culture of clinical and academic excellence.

About Rush University System for Health

Rush University System for Health brings together the brightest minds in medicine, research and academics. Driven by discovery, innovation and a deep responsibility for the health of our communities, Rush is a national leader in outstanding patient care, education, research and community partnerships and in empowering a new generation of health care providers.

Rush is a nonprofit health system that includes Rush University Medical Center, Rush University, Rush Copley Medical Center and Rush Oak Park Hospital, as well as an extensive provider network and numerous outpatient care facilities. Rush University Medical Center is ranked among the top hospitals in the nation by U.S. News & World Report and consistently is named among the top academic medical centers for excellence in patient care by Vizient Inc. and a Top Teaching Hospital by The Leapfrog Group. Rush University comprises three colleges: Rush Medical College, the College of Nursing and the College of Health Sciences.