Chairperson - Department of Internal Medicine - Chicago

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May 08, 2026

Job Description

Location: Chicago, Illinois

Hospital: Rush University Medical Center

Department: Department of Internal Medicine

Work Type: Full Time 

Chairperson, Department of Internal Medicine

Rush University Medical Center

Chicago, IL

Position Overview 

The Chair of Internal Medicine serves as the senior academic and clinical leader of Rush’s largest department.  Reporting to the Dean of Rush Medical College, the Chair will set and execute a bold vision that advances excellence across patient care, education, research, and health equity, while strengthening the department’s impact across the broader health system.  Within the department, there are 599 Faculty with primary appointments, 85 Faculty with secondary appointments, and 26 full-time research Faculty; there are a total of 340 total employed faculty and 572 physicians with privileges in the Department of Internal Medicine. Additionally, there are 124 Internal Medicine Residents and 112 Fellows.

 The Chair provides oversight and strategic direction for a wide array of department subspecialties, including: 

  • General Internal Medicine
  • Allergy & Immunology 
  • Infectious Diseases 
  • Cardiology 
  • Digestive Diseases 
  • Nephrology 
  • Community Epidemiology 
  • Hematology/Oncology 
  • Pulmonary, Critical Care, & Sleep Medicine 
  • Community & Global Health, Health Equity 
  • Hospital Medicine 
  • Rheumatology 
  • Endocrinology 
  • Geriatric & Palliative Medicine
  • Translation & Precision Medicine

 

The Chair is also accountable for departmental leadership across major enterprise service lines including:

  • Hematology, oncology, bone marrow transplantation, cardio-oncology, onconephrology, and palliative oncology within the Cancer service line 
  • Gastroenterology within the Digestive Diseases service line 
  • Cardiology within the Heart and Vascular service line
  • Pulmonary and critical care medicine within the Lung Program service line
  • General internal medicine, geriatric medicine, and palliative care within the Primary Care service line
  • Hepatology and transplant nephrology within the Transplant service line 

 

As part of U.S. News & World Report’s 2025-2026 Best Hospitals list, 7 core Internal Medicine specialties were recognized among the Top 30 nationally: Geriatrics (#10), Cardiology, Heart & Vascular Surgery (#13), Diabetes & Endocrinology (#14), Pulmonary & Lung Surgery (#16), Gastroenterology & GI Surgery (#25), and Cancer (#29).

A central priority for the Chair will be advancing true system-wide integration of Internal Medicine across Rush University System for Health, including Rush University Medical Center, Rush Copley Medical Center, Rush Oak Park Hospital, and Rush University. The Chair will unify strategy, standards, and culture across all sites, ensuring consistent care delivery, coordinated program development, shared faculty engagement and academic rigor, strategic growth, and aligned operational performance. By strengthening collaboration across locations and service lines, the Chair will enhance access, ensure the highest levels of quality, and amplify the department’s collective expertise throughout the enterprise. 

Equally critical to the prioritization of academic and clinical excellence is the deliberate expansion of the department’s research portfolio. The Chair will champion high-reliability care, measurable quality outcomes, and innovation in care delivery, while building a robust and sustainable research enterprise. Through strategic recruitment, mentorship, and investment in infrastructure, the Chair will grow funded research, foster interdisciplinary collaboration, and elevate national visibility for Rush Internal Medicine. 

The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to clinical and academic service, including the teaching and mentoring of residents, fellows, and medical students. A proven track record of research achievement, collaborative leadership, academic excellence, and community engagement is highly desirable. The incoming Chair will have an established national/international reputation and demonstrated ability to implement a strategic vision through innovation, collaboration, and accountability. The ideal candidate will hold an MD or equivalent degree, be board-certified, and possess credentials that merit appointment at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor. They should also exhibit a deep commitment to academic innovation and possess the leadership skills necessary to guide faculty development and advancement across clinical, research, and educational missions. As a department leader, the Chair will provide an energetic and inventive vision for growing clinical volume, improving clinical productivity, and further defining clinical expertise within the academic framework. In addition, the Chair will play a key role in fostering interdisciplinary collaboration to advance clinical care and promote the growth of translational and clinical research initiatives. 

Key responsibilities

Rush’s Chair of Internal Medicine is a clinical and academic leader that will report directly and primarily to the Dean of Rush Medical College. Chairs serve at the discretion of the Dean and are accountable for the academic, clinical, research, educational, and financial performance of their departments in alignment with the mission and strategic priorities of Rush. 

Chairs are expected to operate with a system-wide perspective, advancing departmental goals while supporting enterprise priorities across the main campus, regional hospitals, and ambulatory sites. Chairs are accountable for outcomes across all missions and are expected to exercise leadership beyond departmental boundaries in service of system-wide goals. 

In executing their responsibilities, Chairs collaborate closely with: 

  • Dean of Rush Medical College (RMC) 
  • President of Rush University/Chief Clinical Officer 
  • President of Rush Medical Group (RMG) 
  • Service Line Leadership 
  • Vice and Associate Deans within RMC 
  • Chief Medical Officer (CMO) 
  • Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) 
  • RUMC and regional hospital leadership 
  • Ambulatory Site Directors and administrative leaders 

This collaborative structure ensures coordinated execution of clinical strategy, operational alignment, and high-quality patient care across the Rush system. 

Department Chairs are responsible for strategic planning for their departments, incorporating external trends, competitive landscape, workforce needs, and internal institutional priorities. Departmental strategies must align with the academic, clinical, and financial goals of Rush University System for Health and Rush Medical College. 

 

  • Faculty and Provider Recruitment, Development, and Performance
  • Chairs are responsible for the recruitment, retention, compensation, evaluation, and professional development of faculty across all missions. This includes ensuring appropriate faculty composition and role distribution to support clinical growth, educational excellence, and research productivity. The Chair also oversees the recruitment and retention of Advanced Practice Providers (APPs), ensuring adequate staffing levels and competencies to support the department's clinical and educational objectives, while fostering effective integration of APPs into clinical teams and workflows. 

    Chairs work in close partnership with the Vice Dean for Faculty Affairs to: 

    • Support faculty mentorship and career development 
    • Oversee promotion and tenure (P&T) processes 
    • Ensure fair, transparent, and mission-aligned faculty evaluations 
    • Foster faculty engagement, wellness, and professional fulfillment 

    Chairs nominate faculty for initial and subsequent appointments and provide formal annual evaluations, guidance, and mentoring. Chairs have the authority and responsibility to assign and periodically reassess faculty roles across clinical care, education, research, and administration in alignment with departmental needs, individual strengths, and institutional priorities. 

    Chairs are accountable for managing conflicts of interest and commitment in accordance with institutional policies and for the academic productivity, professionalism, and conduct of departmental faculty. 

    The Chair is also responsible for developing and implementing comprehensive succession planning strategies for key faculty and staff leadership positions within the department. This includes identifying high-potential individuals, providing mentorship and leadership development opportunities, and ensuring continuity of departmental operations and strategic initiatives through thoughtful preparation for future transitions. 

     

  • Educational Programs (UGME, GME, and Continuing Education)
  • Chairs are responsible for the quality, integration, and strategic advancement of educational programs within their departments and share accountability for educational outcomes and accreditation standards. 

    • Undergraduate Medical Education (UGME): 
      Chairs collaborate with the Vice Dean for Undergraduate Medical Education to support medical student education, curriculum integration, assessment, and innovation. Chairs ensure faculty engagement in teaching and alignment with educational frameworks and institutional curricular priorities. 
    • Graduate Medical Education (GME): 
      Chairs work closely with the Vice Dean for Graduate Medical Education to oversee residency and fellowship programs, including recruitment, accreditation, evaluation, and program quality. Chairs are responsible for appropriate trainee supervision, educational experience, and alignment of training programs with system clinical needs. 
    • Continuing Medical Education (CME):

    Chairs support the development of continuing medical education and lifelong learning initiatives that advance clinical excellence and academic leadership. 

  • Research and Scholarly Activity
  • Chairs are responsible for fostering a culture of research excellence and scholarly productivity, ensuring departmental research priorities aligns with institutional strategy. 

    In collaboration with the Vice Dean for Research, Chairs: 

    • Support and strategically grow basic, translational, clinical, and population-based research portfolios 
    • Promote interdisciplinary and interdepartmental collaboration 
    • Contribute to the development of research infrastructure and funding strategies 
    • Provide input on departmental research strengths, opportunities, and growth areas 

    Chairs are expected to integrate research initiatives across the system and align departmental efforts with enterprise research institutes and strategic priorities. 

     

  • Clinical Programs and System Integration
  • Chairs serve as clinical leaders and role models, responsible for maintaining high standards of patient care, quality, safety, and professionalism. 

    In partnership with the Dean, President of Rush University/Chief Clinical Officer, President of Rush Medical Group, Chief Medical Officer, regional hospital leaders, and site directors, Chairs: 

    • Lead the development and execution of clinical strategy 
    • Support system-wide access, growth, and service line integration 
    • Ensure consistency in clinical quality and patient experience across sites 
    • Foster effective integration of APPs into clinical teams and workflows to optimize clinical throughput and patient care delivery 
    • Align departmental clinical programs with academic missions and system priorities 

    Chairs are accountable for departmental quality outcomes, credentialing recommendations, and compliance with Medical Staff Bylaws and clinical policies. 

     

  • Financial Stewardship and Resource Management
  • Chairs are responsible for the financial performance and long-term fiscal sustainability of their departments, including: 

    • Budget development and oversight 
    • Strategic resource allocation 
    • Recruitment proformas and workforce planning 
    • Collaboration with finance and operational leaders to optimize performance 

    Chairs are expected to align financial stewardship with long-term strategic goals, including reinvestment in faculty, programs, infrastructure, and academic missions. All expenditures and compensation recommendations are made in accordance with institutional policies and with appropriate approvals through the Dean’s Office and system leadership. 

     

  • Philanthropic Leadership
  • The Chair plays a vital role in advancing the philanthropic mission of the institution by actively partnering with the Office of Philanthropy to identify, cultivate, and steward donor relationships. This includes participating in donor meetings, sharing the department's vision and impact, and helping to secure philanthropic support for research, education, clinical programs, and faculty recruitment. While specific philanthropic activities may vary based on specialty and departmental priorities, the Chair is expected to work collaboratively with the philanthropy team to meet and exceed established fundraising goals that support the department's strategic initiatives and enhance its reputation as a leader in academic medicine. 

     

  • Facilities and Space Planning
  • Chairs oversee departmental space planning and utilization, ensuring facilities support academic, clinical, and research missions. All requests for new or modified space are coordinated through the Dean in alignment with institutional planning processes. 

     

  • Culture, Values, and Leadership Expectations
  • Chairs serve as visible leaders and stewards of Rush’s ICARE values: Innovation, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence. Chairs are expected to foster: 

    • Inclusive, respectful, and high-performing departmental cultures 
    • Advance diversity, equity, and inclusion 
    • Model ethical leadership, collaboration, and accountability 

     

     Qualifications & Core Competencies

    The successful candidate will be a board-certified MD or DO with substantial and progressive leadership experience in an academic medical center environment. This individual will bring a demonstrated ability to lead within a highly matrixed health system, aligning diverse stakeholders around a shared strategic vision while balancing clinical excellence, academic advancement, and financial stewardship. A collaborative and transparent leader, the Chair will possess the judgment, credibility, and decisiveness necessary to guide a large, complex department through continued growth and integration. 

     

    Qualifications and Competencies 

    • Medical Degree: MD or DO; board certified and eligible for medical licensure in the State of Illinois 
    • Academic Credentials: Eligible for appointment at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor 
    • Leadership Experience: Minimum of 5–7 years of progressive leadership experience in an academic medical center (e.g., Division Chief, Vice Chair, Program Director, or comparable role) 
    • Strategic Leadership: Demonstrated success in program development, faculty recruitment and retention, and oversight of complex clinical and academic budgets 
    • Operational Acumen: Strong understanding of the clinical, research, and educational missions of academic medicine and the administrative balance required to sustain and grow them 
    • Organizational Effectiveness: Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to lead effectively within a matrixed organizational structure 
    • Strategic Execution: Proven ability to translate institutional priorities into clear departmental strategies, measurable goals, and actionable plans 
    • Commitment to Equity: A demonstrated commitment to advancing diversity in faculty recruitment and fostering an inclusive environment while promoting equitable delivery of care. 

     

    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: $750,000 - $850,000

    Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits, learn more at our Rush benefits page (https://www.rush.edu/rush-careers/employee-benefits).

    Join Rush and become part of one of the nation’s best healthcare systems.

    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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    • Flexibility with work schedule.
    • Good problem solving skills and the ability to work independently and quickly in responding to and resolving a wide range of problems.
    • Excellent verbal communication skills.
    • Dependable in attendance and job performance.
    • Good organizational and time management skills
    • Team player with a positive attitude and work ethic.
    • Ability to use telephone, computer systems, laminar air flow hoods, copiers, fax machines, calculator and other office equipment as necessary.
    Physical Demands:
    • Normal office, warehouse and clinical environments.
    • May be exposed to certain hazardous materials, including but not limited to blood-borne pathogens, chemotherapeutic agents, cleaning and sanitizing agents.

    Responsibilities:
    • Recognizes and identifies various classes of drugs and their generic and trade names.
    • Assists pharmacists in coordinating and scheduling preparation of sterile admixtures.
    • Performs pharmaceutical math with understanding and accuracy, including: fundamental math functions, common apothecary and metric conversions, pharmaceutical dose calculations, and parenteral dose calculations.
    • Familiar with abbreviation symbols and equivalents used in pharmacy communications.
    • Understands various drugs' storage requirements, dosage forms and compounding techniques. Demonstrates understanding and proficiency of extemporaneous compounding skills.
    • Possesses proficient data entry skills. Demonstrates essential computer skills such as order entry, label generation, drug pricing, and third party billing. Prioritizes workload to maintain an efficient workflow.
    • Recognizes various billing plan codes and which drugs are covered under these different plans.
    • Assists in looking up information to answer general information questions. Refers questions regarding drug information or patient specific questions to a pharmacist.
    • Ensures the I.V. preparation room and related equipment are cleaned, calibrated and maintained per organizational policy and procedure.
    • Updates/revises patient inventory usage numbers in the computer based on actual usage, change in orders, and communication with other team members.
    • Remains alert to customer needs and provides prompt, courteous customer service.
    • Responds to and resolves patient/customer problems in an appropriate and timely fashion using proper channels.
    • Maintains work area in an organized and orderly fashion, including facing of shelves and returning medications to shelves.
    • Checks and maintains adequate supply of stock necessary to fill prescriptions. Orders stock well in advance of running out. Follows up with stock back orders and processes balance-due prescriptions.
    • Maintains CE hours required to retain CPhT certification.
    • Attends department meetings as scheduled.
    • Performs other duties as assigned

    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.

    Pharmacy Tech Non-Certified

    Location: Oak Park, Illinois

    Business Unit: Rush Oak Park

    Hospital: Rush Oak Park Hospital

    Department: Pharmacy

    Work Type: Restricted Part Time (Total FTE less than 0. 5)

    Shift: Shift 4

    Work Schedule: 8 Hr (6:00:00 AM - 11:00:00 PM)

    Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits learn more at our Rush benefits page (https://www. rush.edu/rush-careers/employee-benefits).

    Pay Range: $16.48 - $23.28 per hour
    Rush salaries are determined by many factors including, but not limited to, education, job-related experience and skills, as well as internal equity and industry specific market data. The pay range for each role reflects Rush’s anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position. Offers may vary depending on the circumstances of each case.

    Summary:
    Exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures. The Pharmacy Technician 1 assists pharmacists in the practice of pharmacy performing duties such as preparing, filling and labeling medications for patients in the Hospital. As patient care assignments dictate, the Technician 1 is responsive to the explicit need of all patients. When relevant, appropriate standards of practice and sensitivity to the psychosocial needs of these patient populations.

    Other information:
    Required Job Qualifications:
    •Must be a high school graduate or equivalent
    •Must have applied for State of Illinois Pharmacy Technician license
    •Individual must be willing to have completed PTCB (Pharmacy Technician Certification Board) and or EXCPT certification before the next license renewal cycle (State of Illinois requirements)
    Preferred Job Qualifications:
    •Admitted to a guild program
    •1 year hospital experience
    •1 year retail pharmacy experience
    •Currently a pharmacy student
    •Graduated from an approved Pharmacy Tech Program
    •ACPE IV certification
    •Hazardous drug compounding certification
    Physical Demands:
    •Ability to lift/move 30-50 pounds
    •Ability to stand for long periods of time (4+ hours) between breaks
    •Ability to crouch when filling dispensing cabinets and bend or stand on a stool as necessary.
    •May be exposed to certain hazardous materials, including but not limited to chemotherapeutic agents.
    Competencies:
    •Must be able to interpret and understand medical abbreviations.
    •Ability to utilize technology in the pharmacy including, but not limited to Office products, Carousels, DoseEdge, WASP, MILT,MPI Pre-packer/labeling system, CII Safe, and RxVerify as needed for assigned duties.
    •Recognizes the regulations for repackaging medications for non-sterile compounding and packaging.
    •Analyze problems and interpret analytical data.
    •Strong oral and written communication skills with an emphasis on customer service skills.
    •Ability to perform work accurately with attention to detail within specified time periods.
    •Ability to work cooperatively.
    •Ability to handle frequent interruptions and adapt to changes in workload and work schedule.
    •Ability to set priorities and solve problems.
    •Ability to respond quickly to emergency requests.

    Responsibilities:
    A.Recognizes and identifies various classifications of medications, medication names, dosage forms and routes of administration.
    B.Understand the pharmacy workflow for first doses, automated dispensing cabinet refills, cart fill and batches.
    C.Understand the pharmacy workflow for medication returns and medication disposal.
    D.Responsible for the accurate interpretation of EPIC pharmacy labels:
    E.Responsible for the accurate and timely filling and delivery of patient-specific medications and Automated Dispensing Cabinet (ADC) restocks.
    F.Responsible for the preparation of sterile and non-sterile compounding and packaging:
    G.Responsible for answering phones, assisting caller with requests and any other technical duties as assigned.
    H.Responsible for utilization of Epic for technical requests (i.e.: missing medications, ADCs out of stock, and responding to in-basket messages)
    I.Responsible for inventory, storage and supply maintenance of assigned areas.
    J.Responsible for exchanging emergency carts and completion of required documentation.
    K.Responsible for knowing the laws and regulations related to controlled substances.
    L.Maintain cleanliness of all equipment and work areas.
    M.Responsible for learning departmental quality assurance processes and hospital safety practices.
    N.Actively participates in various departmental committees and educational activities as assigned.
    O.Any and all other duties as assigned.

    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.

    Educational Platforms and Systems Manager - Rush Medical College

    Location: Chicago, Illinois

    Business Unit: Rush Medical Center

    Hospital: Rush University Medical Center

    Department: UME - Technology

    Work Type: Full Time (Total FTE between 0. 9 and 1. 0)

    Shift: Shift 1

    Work Schedule: 8 Hr (8:00:00 AM - 4:00:00 PM)

    Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits learn more at our Rush benefits page (https://www.rush.edu/rush-careers/employee-benefits).

    Pay Range: $29.36 - $42.61 per hour
    Rush salaries are determined by many factors including, but not limited to, education, job-related experience and skills, as well as internal equity and industry specific market data. The pay range for each role reflects Rush’s anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position. Offers may vary depending on the circumstances of each case.

    Summary:
    The individual in this position will provide day-to-day management and support of Rush Medical College (RMC) data, applications, and internal systems. They will collaborate with the Center for Teaching Excellence (CTEI) and Digital and Information Services (D&IS) analysts to maintain and enhance RMC’s learning management systems (LMS). This individual will work closely with RMC stakeholders and the RMC Data Manager to design effective dashboards that utilize the data from the Rush University/RMC data warehouse. They will also analyze RMC data collection and work to improve the implementation of collection techniques. The individual in this position exemplifies the Rush mission, vision, and ICARE values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.

    Required Job Qualifications:
    •Bachelor’s degree is required; knowledge and/or proven experience with the creation, analysis, and reporting of data.
    •High level of proficiency in data handling tools such as Excel, database applications, and data visualization applications.
    •Experience in the use of an LMS system, Data Warehousing in any combination.
    •Demonstrated experience managing projects involving a team of participants.
    •Detail-oriented, highly organized with an ability to manage multiple tasks and interact with others professionally and cordially.
    •Possess excellent written, verbal communication, and interpersonal skills and perform effectively on their own as well as part of a team.
    •Maintains confidentiality and accuracy of all RMC student/course faculty data.
    •Proven ability to set and maintain a standard for a high volume of productivity in a fast-paced environment.
    •Must be able to build and maintain a positive team environment and culture.
    Preferred Job Qualifications:
    •Master’s degree
    •1 year of experience in the project management of application systems and information management
    •Experience in an academic environment

    Job Responsibilities:
    •Manages the day-to-day operation of Canvas and Oasis LMS systems; Triages and resolves all system issues. Works closely with CTEI and D&IS teams to investigate and solve issues.
    •Serves as the administrator of RMC’s system to record student attendance and track requests for excused absence. Uploads data, maintains events and groups, and creates documentation for users. Works with aPlus+ representatives to troubleshoot issues or suggest enhancements.
    •Participates in yearly curriculum building in RMC systems, including rostering, group creation, and event import.
    •Manages Oasis user databases, including importing new users, and collaborating with clerkship coordinators and Graduate Medical Education (GME) to identify and deactivate users no longer active.
    •Works with University IT staff to maintain Airtable user accounts.
    •Develops and updates documentation for faculty/staff/students on the use of data, applications, and RMC systems. Maintains documentation for easy retrieval.
    •Collaborates with RMC stakeholders to design visualization dashboards. Works with the RMC Data Manager to communicate vision to ensure the desired output.
    •Maintains the integrity and confidentiality of RMC student, course, and faculty data.
    •Manages/documents all updates to Canvas and Oasis LMS systems, so changes/updates are effectively communicated.
    •Manages the creation of user accounts, including Active Directory (AD) username lookup, photo upload, and accurate permission/role assignments. Validates faculty rank for inclusion in Rush systems.
    •Collaborates with CTEI staff to investigate and report on various functions of Canvas and Oasis, which may be underutilized or unused for possible enhancement; works with RMC faculty/staff to explore and implement these functions.
    •Creates annual clinical lotteries, including core, elective,e and site determination for rising M3 and M4 cohorts and requirement checklists (procedures, diagnoses, duty hours).
    •Manages the acquisition, storage, and organization of hardware, including laptops, workstations, peripherals, cables, and adapters.
    •Collaborates with other RMC staff as part of the RMC Data Governance committee, reviewing and prioritizing data requests.
    •Other systems projects/duties as assigned.

    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.