Healthcare Administration Director: Strategy and Growth

Rush University Medical Center; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 59,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Rush University Medical Center in Chicago seeks an experienced healthcare administrator to provide department leadership for IM Administration. The role shapes strategic plans, staffing, financial stewardship, and operational excellence to support physicians, residents, and staff.

You will partner with the Department Chair, manage performance, and ensure a patient-centered, compliant environment across clinical and academic operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Strategic leadership and business plan development experience.
• Ability to drive departmental growth and market share.
• Ability to anticipate problems in a complex environment and mitigate impact.
• Strong communicator with ability to influence providers and staff.
• Ability to develop trust and credibility with staff and providers.
• Keeps up with current development and trends in the area of expertise.

Responsibilities

• Provide department leadership to achieve strategic priorities and goals.
• Develop long-term staffing plans aligned with departmental and hospital objectives.
• Oversee operations, patient experience, safety and quality goals.
• Monitor KPIs, scorecards and financial reports to meet operating goals.
• Collaborate with Chair on provider goals, research and resident experiences.
• Manage faculty and staff performance, recruitment and credentialing.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and Rush policies.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Business planning

Growth strategy

Problem anticipation

Communication

Trust building

Industry trends

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

EPIC

Job description

Rush University Medical Center in Chicago seeks an experienced healthcare administrator to provide department leadership for IM Administration. The role shapes strategic plans, staffing, financial stewardship, and operational excellence to support physicians, residents, and staff.

You will partner with the Department Chair, manage performance, and ensure a patient-centered, compliant environment across clinical and academic operations.