Division Chief - Endocrinology at Rush University System for Health

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 Endocrinology.

The successful candidate will provide strategic, innovative, and operational leadership, and will have responsibility and accountability for the clinical and academic performance for the Division of Endocrinology within the Department of Internal Medicine. A strong record of collaborative leadership and commitment to excellence in clinical and academic service is essential. The successful candidate must also be committed to mentoring faculty, trainees, and medical students. In addition, (s)he will have credentials that merit appointment as Associate Professor or Professor, will have medical degrees (M.D., M.D/Ph.D., or equivalent), be board certified, possess a demonstrated commitment to innovation, and have the leadership skills necessary to mentor and support faculty development and advancement across clinical and academic missions.

The Division of Endocrinology consists of a busy practice which includes one clinic site, state of the art ultrasound machines, a team of advanced nurse practitioners, nurses, clinical diabetes educators, and close collaborations with both surgery, neurosurgery, otolaryngology, and cancer subspecialties. The Division has a strong academic mission associated with extensive teaching efforts for its students, residents and fellows. The fellowship program is a collaboration between Rush and neighboring John H. Stroger, Jr. Hospital of Cook County.

As a division leader, the Chief will provide an energetic and inventive vision for growing clinical volume and improving clinical productivity. The Chief will also work to facilitate collaborative work between a multidisciplinary group of physicians to grow and improve existing spheres of clinical care and develop new ones.