Primary Care Service Line Director

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.

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.