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Job Description

**Location:** Chicago, IL

**Hospital:** Rush University Medical Center

**Department:** Internal Medicine, Division of Hematology, Oncology and Cell Therapy

**Work Type:** Full Time

Division Chief – Hematology, Oncology & Cell Therapy

Rush University Medical Center

Chicago, IL

The RUSH MD Anderson Cancer Center** and **Rush University System for Health,** a national leader in outstanding patient care, education, research, community partnerships and empowering a new generation of health care providers, invites applications for the position of **Division Chief of Hematology, Oncology and Cell Therapy.

Rush University System for Health and The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center have partnered to create RUSH MD Anderson Cancer Center. The partnership represents advanced clinical and operational integration in the delivery of cancer care, providing Rush patients greater access to cancer treatments and research considered among the best in the world.

Leadership Responsibilities:

+ Provide strategic, innovative, and operational leadership for the Division.

+ Ensure accountability for clinical and academic performance within the Department of Internal Medicine.

+ Collaborate with the Department Chairperson and Cancer Center Director to develop a vision for maintaining and growing clinical, educational, and research programs.

Talent Management:

+ Champion talent acquisition, professional development, and retention efforts for the Division and RUSH-MD Anderson Cancer Center, including its regional sites.

+ Mentor faculty, trainees, and medical students.

Program Development:

+ Develop strategic interdisciplinary teams to advance research.

+ Maintain and grow clinical, educational, and research programs.

Qualifications:

+ Medical Degree (MD or DO) from an accredited medical institution

+ Board certified in Hematology and/or Medical Oncology.

+ Valid Illinois medical license or ability to obtain licensure

+ Credentials meriting appointment as Professor.

+ Strong record of collaborative leadership and commitment to excellence in clinical, research, and academic service.

+ Demonstrated commitment to innovation.

+ Leadership skills to guide faculty development and advancement across research, clinical, and academic missions.

Desirable Attributes:

+ Ongoing research achievement.

+ Commitment to community engagement.

+ Dedication to educational excellence.

**Rush University System for Health** is an academic health system integrating patient care, education, research, and community partnerships to improve health in diverse communities.

Rush includes Rush University Medical Center, Rush University (2,500+ students across medical, nursing, and health sciences colleges), Rush Copley Medical Center, Rush Oak Park Hospital, and regional outpatient facilities.

Rush is recognized for clinical excellence, earning placement on U.S. News & World Report's Best Hospitals Honor Roll 2025-2026 (top 50 of 5,000+ hospitals evaluated) and top-10 national rankings in neurology/neurosurgery and orthopedics. The system received Vizient's Quality Leadership Award, ranking second among 99 academic medical centers.

All three hospitals earned LGBTQ Healthcare Equality Leader designation, and Rush has been named a "Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion" for six consecutive years.

Rush is committed to health equity, particularly addressing the 16-year life expectancy gap between Chicago's Loop and West Side. As the largest West Side employer, Rush implements an Anchor Mission strategy through local hiring, investing, sourcing, and volunteering. The system has invested over $6 million on the West Side since 2018 while continuing to provide excellent patient care for all.

Interested candidates, please send your CV and cover letter to:

Justyna M. Koscielniak

Recruiter, Faculty and Provider Recruitment

[email protected]

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:** $502,400 – $671,200 (TCC)

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.

**Position** Physician - Chief, Division of Hematology, Oncology and Cell Therapy

**Location** US:IL:Chicago

**Req ID** 10891