Physician - General Cardiology/Nuclear Cardiology - Chicago

Physician - General Cardiology/Nuclear Cardiology - Chicago (Job ID: 29356)

Cardiology- Clinical Faculty Physician

Rush University Medical Center

Chicago, IL

Rush University Medical Center, a nationally recognized clinical and academic institution and the teaching hospital for Rush Medical and Nursing Colleges, invites applications for the position of General Cardiologist/Nuclear Cardiologist.

Position Details

• Mid-career physician preferred with an established clinical niche while maintaining a broad general cardiology practice.
• Special interest or expertise in cardiac amyloidosis, hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM), or other advanced cardiovascular disease programs highly desired.
• Provide comprehensive outpatient and inpatient general cardiology care while contributing to the growth of specialized cardiovascular imaging services.
• Expertise in the full spectrum of nuclear cardiology, including SPECT and PET cardiac imaging.
• Proficiency in advanced cardiac PET imaging required (MPI with flow, sarcoid, viability)
• Collaborate within a multidisciplinary cardiovascular team to deliver evidence-based, patient-centered care.
• Opportunity to help expand advanced cardiac imaging and disease-specific programs within a growing cardiovascular service line.

Ideal Candidate
* Board Certified in Cardiovascular Disease with Certification Board of Nuclear Cardiology (CBNC)
* Experienced in comprehensive nuclear cardiology, including advanced PET imaging.
* Passion for practicing general cardiology while developing or expanding a focused area of expertise, such as cardiac amyloidosis or hypertrophic cardiomyopathy.
* Committed to clinical excellence, multidisciplinary collaboration, and program development.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Education/Training: MD or MD/PhD (or equivalent), completion of an accredited cardiology residency training program
• Board Status: Board Certified in Cardiovascular Disease
• Experience: Clinical experience of 5 years or more is required for this role.
• Licensure: Eligible for an unrestricted medical license in the State of Illinois.

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.

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.

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.