Chicago, Illinois
Rochester, New York
Posted: 20-May-26
Location: Chicago, Illinois
Type: Full Time
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Internal Number: 36181
Loyola Medicine/Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine seeks a visionary leader with a proven record in clinical practice, research, and education to serve as Chief of Cardiology (regional) for its distinguished, three-hospital integrated system in Chicago, Illinois.
The Opportunity
This is an exciting opportunity to help shape the future of cardiology at Loyola Medicine as the organization expands a high-quality, patient-centered, and integrated network of care, with continued investment in strengthening operations, culture, and programmatic development, supported by a highly capable leadership team.
The Chief of Cardiology oversees the continued development of a complex cardiology service line spanning three high-volume hospitals and will play a pivotal role in advancing the division’s growth, clinical expansion and support of the academic mission. The chief will partner closely with an experienced operational dyad to shape strategy, set direction, manage performance and executive cardiology domain priorities. Additionally, the Chief will serve as a co-leader of the broader Cardiovascular Service Line, which includes cardiology, vascular, and cardiothoracic services.
The Ideal Candidate
The successful candidate will be an accomplished cardiology physician with experience in an academic medical center or integrated health system, recognized for a collaborative leadership approach, a commitment to education and scholarship, and a demonstrated record of clinical excellence. Ideal candidates will have experience overseeing multi-site cardiology programs, working closely with administrative and operational partners to enhance quality, expand access, improve performance, and drive growth across diverse geographic markets. Candidates must hold an MD, DO, or equivalent degree; be board certified in cardiology or a related subspecialty; eligible for medical licensure in Illinois; and qualify for appointment at the Associate Professor or Professor rank.
The Organization
Loyola Medicine, a member of Trinity Health, is a nationally ranked academic, quaternary care system based in Chicago's western suburbs. The three-hospital system includes Loyola University Medical Center (LUMC), Gottlieb Memorial Hospital, MacNeal Hospital, as well as offering primary care, specialty care and immediate care services from nearly 2,000 physicians throughout Cook, Will and DuPage counties. LUMC is a 547-licensed-bed hospital that includes the William G. and Mary A. Ryan Center for Heart & Vascular Medicine, the Cardinal Bernardin Cancer Center, the John L. Keeley, MD, Emergency Department, a Level 1 trauma center, Illinois's largest burn center, the Nancy W. Knowles Orthopaedic Institute, a certified comprehensive stroke center, transplant center and a children’s hospital. Having delivered compassionate care for over 50 years, Loyola also trains the next generation of caregivers through its academic affiliation with Loyola University Chicago’s Stritch School of Medicine and Marcella Niehoff School of Nursing.
The Location
Chicago is a welcoming and bustling town offering professional sports teams, theater, music, restaurants, waterways and cultural attractions. The metropolitan area, with its diversity of attractions, has something for everyone. Best of all, everything is within easy reach of Loyola University’s Medical Center, by way of expressways or using convenient public transportation.
This opportunity offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including:
- Competitive starting compensation between $159,000 – $985,945
- Salary Based on Academic Rank and Experience
- Excellent Benefits: Trinity Health Benefits Summary
- Paid Time Off Days
- Paid malpractice, including post-employment tail coverage
- Relocation Expense Reimbursement (in accordance with IRS guidelines)
- CME Days and Allowance
- Additional Benefits from LUC or VA (if applicable)