Physician - Section Chief, Advanced Imaging - Internal Medicine - Cardiology - Chicago

Section Chief, Advanced Imaging Location: Chicago, Illinois Hospital: Rush University Medical Center Department: Internal Medicine, Division of Cardiology Key Responsibilities Provide strategic leadership and oversight for all clinical, operational, academic, and programmatic aspects of Advanced Cardiac Imaging, including cardiovascular CT, cardiac MRI, echocardiography, and nuclear cardiology. Lead the continued growth, innovation, and integration of a comprehensive advanced imaging program across the Rush University System for Health. Collaborate closely with departmental and institutional leadership to advance excellence in patient care, quality initiatives, education, research, and multidisciplinary cardiovascular care delivery. Drive innovation within advanced cardiac imaging through the implementation of emerging technologies, advanced imaging protocols, artificial intelligence applications, and best practices. Foster faculty recruitment, mentorship, professional development, and academic advancement within a highly collaborative and mission‑driven environment. Support and expand clinical research, scholarly activity, and clinical trials initiatives within cardiovascular imaging. Advance educational initiatives through active engagement in teaching and mentorship of fellows, residents, and medical students. Partner with cardiology, cardiac surgery, electrophysiology, heart failure, structural heart, and vascular teams to strengthen integrated cardiovascular care models and imaging excellence across the enterprise. Qualifications Board certified in Cardiology, with an MD, DO, MD/PhD, DO/PhD, or equivalent. Formal fellowship training in advanced imaging with Level III in at least 2 of Cardiac MRI, cardiovascular CT and ECHO. Additional formal training in nuclear cardiology, particularly cardiac PET, is preferred. Qualified candidates must hold a faculty appointment at the Associate Professor level or higher, or possess credentials commensurate with appointment at that rank. Proven record of collaboration leadership and commitment excellence in clinical care, research, and education. Strong commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and mentorship within an academic health system. Benefits and Compensation We offer competitive total compensation that includes base pay, benefits, and incentive programs. The total pay range for this full‑time, 1.0 FTE position is $415,000 - $550,000, with additional compensation based on exceeding productivity targets and opportunities for sign‑on and retention bonuses and relocation allowances. A comprehensive benefits package is also provided. Equal Opportunity Statement 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. Position Details Position: Physician – Section Chief, Advanced Imaging – Internal Medicine – Cardiology – Chicago Location: United States: Illinois: Chicago #J-18808-Ljbffr Rush University Medical Center