Physician - Section Chief - Electrophysiology - Internal Medicine - Cardiology (Downtown)

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November 05, 2024

Job Description

Location: Chicago, IL

Hospital: Rush University Medical Center

Department: Internal Medicine, Division of Cardiology

Section Chief, Electrophysiology

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, located in downtown Chicago, invites applications for the position of Section Chief of Electrophysiology.

The Section Chief will provide leadership and oversight of all operational and programmatic aspects of Electrophysiology at Rush’s downtown location and Rush Oak Park Hospital (ROPH), including expertise in complex ablations and device implantation, along with Skills in LAAO implantation and/or lead extraction.  Candidates must have an outstanding record of commitment to clinical service, research, and substantial administrative experience. In addition, candidates must be board certified and formal fellowship trained in clinical cardiac electrophysiology, currently at the Associate Professor level or higher and possess a commitment to innovation in the field and the leadership skills necessary for faculty development and the advancement of clinical and academic missions. The division has a highly supportive atmosphere with an approved plan for substantial growth in the coming years.

Rush has specialists devoted to diagnosing and treating virtually every type of heart problem. Comprehensive care for treating and preventing heart disease includes General cardiology services, Chicago’s first dedicated center for women’s heart care, early detection and screening programs including a preventative/lipid program, advanced techniques in cardiovascular and thoracic surgery including a renowned ECMO and LVAD program, a state-of-the-art interventional cardiology program including cutting-edge structural interventions, comprehensive electrophysiology with arrhythmia and device services, adult congenital heart disease, cardio-oncology, cardio-nutrition, cardiometabolic clinic, cardio-rheumatology, Amyloid program, cardiac rehabilitation, and specialized treatment and follow-up care for people at all stages of heart failure and its complications and clinical research, evaluating new medicines, devices and procedures in heart care. Rush heart patients benefit from the availability of the most advanced diagnostic techniques in heart care today.

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, specialty; relevant experience and training; 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. Additional compensation may include premium pay rates, sign-on bonuses, and relocation allowances. We also offer a comprehensive benefits package.

Pay Range: $530,000 - $729,000

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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Physician - Internal Medicine - Advanced Heart Failure - Chicago (Downtown)

Location: Chicago, IL

Hospital: Rush University Medical Center

Department: Internal Medicine, Division of Cardiology

Advanced Heart Failure – Clinical Faculty

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 or a full-time Advanced Heart Failure Specialist to join our growing program in downtown Chicago.

Position Highlights:

  • Join an expanding Advanced Heart Failure, Mechanical Circulatory Support, and LVAD Program within the Section of Cardiology at Rush University Medical Center.
  • Work alongside a highly collaborative, multidisciplinary team that includes advanced heart failure cardiologists, cardiac surgeons, APPs, critical care specialists, interventional and structural cardiologists, electrophysiologists, advanced imaging specialists, pharmacists, nurses, and dedicated support staff.
  • Participate in a program committed to building a premier regional referral center focused on improving access to advanced heart failure therapies and delivering integrated, high-quality patient care.
  • Provide comprehensive care for patients with advanced heart failure, including management of mechanical circulatory support devices and LVAD patients across inpatient and outpatient settings.
  • Clinical responsibilities include inpatient advanced heart failure services, management of patients requiring mechanical circulatory support, and outpatient continuity clinics at Rush University Medical Center and affiliated regional sites.
  • Collaborate closely with cardiology subspecialties and cardiac surgical teams within a high-acuity academic medical center environment.
  • Participate in the academic mission of Rush through teaching and mentorship of internal medicine residents and cardiovascular disease fellows.
  • Shared inpatient service coverage and outpatient cardiology clinic responsibilities, including overnight and weekend call coverage consistent with an academic practice.
  • Opportunities for program development, clinical trials involvement, quality improvement leadership, and mentorship of fellows and residents.
  • Academic appointment tailored to career goals and experience.

Qualifications:

  • Board certified/board eligible in cardiovascular disease and Advanced Heart Failure, Transplant, and Mechanical Circulatory Support.
  • Demonstrated commitment to clinical excellence, communication, and team-based care.

About the Division:

  • Rush delivers comprehensive, multidisciplinary cardiovascular care including general cardiology, women’s heart health, structural and interventional cardiology, advanced imaging, electrophysiology, cardiac surgery, and heart failure management.
  • Our HF program benefits from strong institutional support, access to leading-edge diagnostics, and participation in ongoing clinical research evaluating innovative therapies.

Rush University System for Health (Rush) is an academic health system whose mission is to improve the health of the individuals and the diverse communities it serves through the integration of outstanding patient care, education, research and community partnerships.

Rush includes Rush University Medical Center, Rush University, Rush Copley Medical Center and Rush Oak Park Hospital, as well as numerous regional outpatient care facilities. Rush University, with more than 2,500 students, is a health sciences university that comprises Rush Medical College, the College of Nursing, and the College of Health Sciences.

Rush is an elite medical community recognized yearly for excellence in patient care, medical discovery and clinical expertise. We are committed to fostering and sustaining a climate and culture wherein all staff, faculty, patients, and students thrive. Our continued pursuits have earned Rush University Medical Center the distinction of being on U.S. News & World Report’s Best Hospitals Honor Roll for 2024-2025. This places the Medical Center amongst the top 50 of the more than 5,000 hospitals evaluated. U.S. News & World Report has also recognized eleven Rush programs amongst the nation’s best, including top ten national rankings for neurology and neurosurgery and orthopedics. Rush University Medical Center has received Vizient's Quality Leadership Award, ranking second among 99 academic medical centers across the country.

All three Rush hospitals have earned the LGBTQ Healthcare Equality Leader designation in the Healthcare Equality Index. Additionally, Rush has been named as one of the nation’s "Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion" for past six consecutive years. Our physicians, advanced practitioners, nurses and staff are the heartbeat of our health system’s ongoing success. We know how important it is to recruit and retain exceptional staff and faculty to execute our mission.

We’re passionate about health equity: for the communities we serve, for our patients and for our employees. We know that the South and West Sides of Chicago have historically been underserved. As a result, there is a 16-year gap in the life expectancy of someone in Chicago’s Loop versus someone in Chicago’s West Side. As the largest employer on Chicago’s West Side, we take it seriously that our institution can change this. As part of our Anchor Mission strategy, we hire, invest, buy and source, and volunteer locally. We’ve invested more than $6 million on the West Side since 2018, and that number continues to grow every year. And, of course, we continue to provide excellent patient care for everyone who comes to Rush.

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. Opportunities for increased compensation based on exceeding productivity targets. Additional compensation may include sign-on and retention bonuses and relocation allowances. We also offer a comprehensive benefits package.

Pay Range: $385,585 - $588,361

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.

    Simulation Lab Tech NEx - Part-time

    Location: Chicago, Illinois

    Business Unit: Rush Medical Center

    Hospital: Rush University Medical Center

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

    Shift: Shift 1

    Work Schedule: 8 Hr (8:00:00 AM - 4:30:00 PM)

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    Pay Range: $23.12 - $32.66 per hour
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    Summary:
    The Simulation Laboratory Technician is responsible for assisting the RUSL Supervisor in scheduling simulation training sessions, stocking and maintaining supplies and equipment, setting up and taking down simulation training scenarios, and operating and maintaining electronic simulators, task trainers, audiovisual, and computerized equipment. Exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.

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    Required Job Qualifications:
    • High School Diploma or Equivalent.
    • Two years of patient care experience as a Paramedic, EMT, Simulation Technician or Operating Room Technician.
    • Technical / mechanical aptitude and the ability to operate MAC, PC and Windows platform computer systems.
    Preferred Job Qualifications:
    • Baccalaureate in a health related discipline.
    • Background in Medical Technology, Emergency Medical Procedures, or Critical Care.

    Responsibilities:
    1.Supports training exercises using both high and low fidelity health care simulators.
    2.Maintains a thorough working knowledge of all training equipment.
    3.Maintains and trouble-shoots training equipment.
    4.Coordinates laboratory housekeeping.
    5.Provides tours of the simulation lab, providing technological demonstration of equipment.

    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.

    Clinical Research Regulatory Coordinator I - Pediatric Neurology Research - Full-time

    Location: Chicago, Illinois

    Business Unit: Rush Medical Center

    Hospital: Rush University Medical Center

    Department: Pediatric Neurology Research

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

    Shift: Shift 1

    Work Schedule: 8 Hr (8:00:00 AM - 4:30:00 PM)

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

    Pay Range: $23.12 - $32.66 per hour
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    The Clinical Research Regulatory Coordinator 1 (CRRC 1) assists in the preparation, submission, and maintenance of regulatory documentation for clinical research studies under supervision. This role supports IRB submissions, tracks institutional approvals, and helps maintain audit-ready regulatory files. The CRRC 1 contributes to communication with study teams and regulatory stakeholders to support timely study start-up and continued compliance
    Exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.

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    Education: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
    Experience: 1+ years of clinical research or healthcare-related experience

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    Knowledge of the Code of Federal Regulations pertaining to Human Subject Protections, including 45CFR46, 21CFR50 and 56, Good Clinical Practice, the Declaration of Helsinki, the Belmont Report and HIPAA, and RUMC policies and procedures.
    Familiarity with electronic IRB (eIRB) or institutional research management systems.
    Ability to maintain accurate, audit-ready, and compliant regulatory records.
    Ability to effectively collaborate within multidisciplinary teams and interact professionally with study stakeholders.
    Ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple deadlines, and adapt to a fast-paced academic research environment.
    Ability to follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), accurately apply regulatory instructions, and execute document management workflows with moderate supervision.
    Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and Adobe Acrobat.
    Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
    Strong verbal and written communication skills.

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    Experience: Research or Clinical Trials
    Certification: from SOCRA or ACRP affiliated: Certified Clinical Research Professionals (CCRP), Certified Clinical Research Associate (CCRA), Certified Clinical Research Coordinator (CCRC), OR Certified IRB Professional (CIP)

    Physical Demands:

    Competencies:
    Willingness to learn and build regulatory expertise.
    Ability to take direction, ask questions, and incorporate feedback.
    Professionalism, organization, and reliability.

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    Incorporate IRB feedback into revised documents and route for review to support timely approval
    Support submission of regulatory documents to institutional oversight committees (e.g., PRMC, Radiation Safety, IBC)
    Participate in study team meetings to support the implementation of amendments, protocol changes, and safety notifications
    Assist in managing version control of study documents under supervision
    Maintain accurate and organized regulatory files in accordance with sponsor and institutional requirements
    Support compliance documentation tracking and submission, including training logs and delegation records
    Prepare files to ensure audit readiness under guidance from the supervisor
    Serve as the designated regulatory contact and maintain audit-ready files throughout the study lifecycle.
    Coordinate with study teams, research nurses, investigators, and sponsors to collect required documents during study start-up, study life-cycle, and study close-out
    Respond to document requests and IRB communication under supervision
    Participate in training on clinical research regulations, Rush SOPs, and various systems related to document receipt/management as well as submission for regulatory approvals
    Stay informed of evolving clinical research, regulatory guidance, and institutional policy updates

    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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    Business Unit: Rush Medical Center

    Hospital: Rush University Medical Center

    Department: Pediatric Neurology Research

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

    Shift: Shift 1

    Work Schedule: 8 Hr (8:00:00 AM - 4:30:00 PM)

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

    Pay Range: $23.12 - $32.66 per hour
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    •Time Management – Ability to meet deadlines and manage assigned study tasks.
    •Problem-Solving – Ability to troubleshoot routine field issues and use discretion to escalate appropriately when unplanned events arise.
    •Attention to Detail – Strong attention to accuracy in data collection and documentation.
    •Participant Relations – Ability to build rapport, navigate sensitive topics, and maintain participant confidentiality.
    •Communication Skills – Effective verbal and written communication skills with participants and internal study teams.
    •Team Collaboration – Ability to collaborate within multi-disciplinary team settings and follow established workflows.
    •Flexibility – Availability to work evenings, overnight shifts, or weekends if required by study protocols.
    •Travel Readiness – Availability for local travel as necessary.
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    Experience:
    •Two (2) or more years prior experience in clinical research or related field
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    Competencies:
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    1.Recruits, consents, screens, schedules, tracks and provides study updates to study participants throughout the conduct of the study.
    2.Collects and enters data into study case report forms and/or electronic data capture system and responds to queries in a timely manner.
    3.Assists in preparing simple data summaries, reports, or charts to support study documentation and reporting requirements.
    4.Maintains accurate and complete procedural documentation including study participant and site level documentation in compliance with institutional, local, state and federal guidelines and regulations related to clinical research.
    5.Verifies data against 100% of source documentation for accuracy before entry into case report forms and electronic data capture systems to ensure timeliness and audit readiness.
    6.May collect, process and ship potentially biohazardous specimens.
    7.Administers structured tests and questionnaires according to research study protocols. May utilize study-related technology and equipment as part of assessment procedures.
    8.Provide ongoing study status updates and responds to questions from PI, Administrator, department stakeholders, Sponsor and Compliance throughout the conduct of the study.
    9.Maintains study flow by communicating promptly with study participants and coordinating with study team members as directed.
    10.Participate in auditing and monitoring visits. Gather and communicate unanticipated problems (protocol deviations, adverse events, and serious adverse events).
    11.Work with PI(s), sponsor, compliance, clinical staff and/or manager to identify and improve routine processes as it relates to the conduct of the research study.
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    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.