What are the responsibilities and job description for the Division Chief, Allergy and Immunology position 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 Allergy and Immunology .
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 Allergy and Immunology 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 have a track record of and be committed to mentoring faculty, trainees, and medical students. In addition, (s)he will have credentials that merit appointment as 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 Allergy and Immunology is actively engaged in patient-centered outcomes research related to asthma, food allergy, chronic rhinosinusitis and atopic dermatitis. The Allergy and Immunology Division Chief will be expected to provide state-of-the-art evaluations and treatment for patients suffering from : anaphylaxis, asthma, allergic rhinitis, urticaria, food allergies, drug allergies, immunodeficiency diseases and other autoimmune disorders, along with providing 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.
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 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, the College of Health Sciences and the Graduate College.
RUSH is an elite medical community recognized yearly for excellence in patient care, medical discovery and clinical expertise. Were proud to have received Vizients Quality and Accountability Study, 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. Our physicians, advanced practitioners, nurses and staff are the heartbeat of our health systems ongoing success. We know how important it is to recruit and retain exceptional staff and faculty to execute our mission.
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