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Primary Care Service Line Director
Primary Care Service Line DirectorHealthEcareers - Client • Chicago, IL, USA
Primary Care Service Line Director

Primary Care Service Line Director

HealthEcareers - Client • Chicago, IL, USA
1 day ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Primary Care Service Line Director

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 for the position of Primary Care Service Line Director.

The Primary Care Service Line Director will be responsible for leading and participating in the strategic planning process and operational initiatives, including clinical pathways, as well as management of operational and administrative components of this service line. This role offers the opportunity to shape the future of primary care delivery while balancing clinical excellence with operational efficiency in a mission-driven environment.

Job Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Operations

  • Lead the strategic planning process for the Service Line growth and operational initiatives, including clinical pathways, and establish business priorities in collaboration with Rush leadership, respective physician leaders, and departmental administration
  • Manage key performance metrics, including volumes, patient satisfaction, and access
  • Lead program development and implementation of new clinical services
  • Assist in system integration of care across existing and future Rush-affiliated sites

Financial Management & Business Development

  • Prepare and manage annual operational and revenue budgets
  • Monitor financial performance and identify cost reduction opportunities
  • Develop revenue enhancement strategies and growth initiatives
  • Oversee managed care activities and lead faculty recruitment process; develop financial models for revenue / activity projections

    • Quality & Compliance

  • Ensure compliance with state / federal laws, accreditation standards, and regulatory requirements
  • Develops and implements department & personnel policies & procedures that are consistent with medical center guidelines & meet HCFA, Joint Commission, and Corporate Compliance.
  • Lead performance improvement activities and educational programs, monitor healthcare service quality, and coordinate risk minimization efforts
  • Implement patient safety and quality assurance policies and procedures
  • Assures that RUMC maintains a patient-centric focus by serving as a role model with consistent emphasis on patient and family relations, customer satisfaction, and clinical outcomes.

    • Team Leadership & Collaboration

  • Works closely with department Chairs and RUMC Strategic Planning in developing the annual board report, budgetary volume projections, and new strategic growth initiatives, including selection and implementation of new technology and recruitment of faculty
  • Establishes and maintains close working relationships with corporate compliance to ensure ongoing compliance with all state and federal requirements.
  • Foster a positive work environment promoting open communication, independent thinking, and service excellence while taking an active role in performance improvement activities and implementation of educational programs.
  • Maintain collegial relations across departments for cross-functional improvements
  • Interact with regional and national experts for the sharing of information, experience, practice, and research.
  • Partner with Faculty & Provider Recruitment to attract and retain top-tier physicians and APPs.

    • Qualifications

  • Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)required
  • Board Certified in Family Medicine or Internal Medicine
  • Unrestricted medical license (or eligibility to obtain) in Illinois
  • Minimum8 years progressive experience in a health system or academic medical center
  • Minimum2 years of people management experience
  • Significant exposure to service lines across inpatient / outpatient settings preferred
  • Demonstrated marketing capability, analytical skills, and business acumen
  • Advanced Microsoft Office proficiency (Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint)
  • Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving abilities
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work with physician leaders
  • Capability to manage multiple concurrent projects independently and as part of a team

    • 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.

    View full job description here.

    Pay Range : $300,000 - $400,000

    Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits, learn more at our  Rush benefits page .

    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.

    Compensation Information :

    $300000.00 / Annually - $400000.00 / Annually

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