General / Non-Invasive Cardiologist
Rush University Health System · Chicago, IL
Posted October 17, 2026
Rush University Medical Center · 1620 W Harrison St, Chicago, IL, US, 60612
- Pay: $415,000 – $596,000
- Employment: Full-time
- Location: Rush University Medical Center
- Rush Job ID: 12207
General/Non-Invasive Cardiology – Clinical Faculty
Rush Heart & Vascular
Rush Heart & Vascular, part of the Rush University System for Health network of hospitals, is seeking a BC/BE General/Non-Invasive Cardiologist to join our growing practice in downtown Chicago. This cardiologist will ideally be board certified in echocardiography and nuclear cardiology.
Position Highlights
- Rush Heart & Vascular’s downtown Chicago practice is based at Rush University Medical Center, a nationally recognized clinical and academic institution and the teaching hospital for Rush Medical and Nursing Colleges.
- We offer a robust cardiovascular disease program offering the full spectrum of advanced therapies, including mechanical circulatory support, and multidisciplinary specialty clinics.
- Work within a highly collaborative environment that integrates cardiology, cardiac surgery, electrophysiology, advanced imaging, and research infrastructure.
- Opportunities for program development, clinical trials involvement, quality improvement leadership, and mentorship of fellows and residents.
- Academic appointment tailored to your career goals.
Qualifications
- Board certified in cardiovascular disease and echocardiography
- Demonstrated commitment to clinical excellence, communication, and team-based care
- Expertise in nuclear/PET MPI and board certification in nuclear cardiology are preferred
About the Cardiology Division
Rush offers comprehensive, nationally recognized cardiovascular care, with specialists dedicated to diagnosing and treating the full spectrum of adult heart conditions. Services include general and noninvasive cardiology, advanced heart failure, women’s heart health, advanced imaging, prevention and screening programs, coronary and structural interventions, electrophysiology, and multidisciplinary specialty clinics. Patients benefit from state-of-the-art diagnostic technologies, innovative treatment approaches, and robust clinical research advancing the future of heart care.
About Rush
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 20 of 5,000+ hospitals evaluated). The system received Vizient’s Quality Leadership Award, ranking within the top ten among 99 academic medical centers for the 13th consecutive year.
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.
Employer
Rush University Health System
Rush University System for Health (RUSH) is an academic health system in Chicago, built on one goal above all others: providing outstanding care. It integrates patient care, education, research and community partnerships to improve the health of the diverse communities it serves.
The RUSH system:
- Rush University Medical Center, the academic medical center and teaching hospital for Rush Medical College and the Rush College of Nursing, on Chicago's Near West Side
- Rush Copley Medical Center in Aurora and Rush Oak Park Hospital in Oak Park
- Rush University, with 2,500+ students, 40+ degree programs and 60+ residency and fellowship programs
- A growing outpatient network across Chicago, the western and southwestern suburbs and Northwest Indiana, including the new Rush North & Harlem center
Recognized for quality:
- U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals Honor Roll
- Vizient Quality Leadership Award, ranking among the top academic medical centers in the country year after year
- Magnet designation for nursing excellence at all three hospitals
- Five-star CMS ratings for Rush University Medical Center and Rush Oak Park Hospital
- LGBTQ Healthcare Equality Leader designation at all three hospitals, and a "Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion"
Why physicians and advanced practice providers choose RUSH:
- Faculty appointments, teaching and research opportunities alongside nationally ranked programs such as neurology, cardiology and orthopedics
- 600+ APPs supported by a dedicated leadership structure, with a goal of every APP practicing at the top of their license
- Published pay ranges, sign-on bonuses on many roles, relocation allowances, and a comprehensive benefits package
- Tuition assistance, free professional development and well-being programs
RUSH is the largest employer on Chicago's West Side and invests in its neighbors through local hiring, purchasing and volunteering, part of its commitment to closing the West Side life expectancy gap.