Pediatric Cardiology Associate Chief - Oak Lawn or Park Ridge
Advocate Health
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Emilee Gabrielson
Pediatric Cardiology Associate Chief - Oak Lawn or Park Ridge
Location
Advocate Children's Hospital - Oak Lawn
4440 W 95th St
Oak Lawn, Illinois
Care Delivery Brand
Advocate Health Care
Join Advocate Health Care as an Associate Chief, Pediatric Cardiology at our Children's Hospital in either Oak Lawn or Park Ridge, IL —part of Advocate Health, one of the largest nonprofit integrated health systems in the country.
At Advocate Health, we’re committed to being a Best Place to Care—where physicians are empowered, heard, and equipped to do their best work. You’ll be part of a leading integrated system with a shared commitment to innovation, well-being, and the communities we serve. Whether you're seeking professional growth, meaningful impact, or a team that lifts you up—this is where it starts.
Highlights
The Associate Chief of Pediatric Cardiology serves as a key physician leader within the Division of Pediatric Cardiology, partnering with the Chief to advance the division’s clinical, academic, educational, research, and operational missions. The Associate Chief provides day-to-day leadership oversight, supports strategic growth initiatives, promotes excellence in patient care, and fosters faculty development and engagement.
The Associate Chief acts on behalf of the Chief when delegated and collaborates closely with physicians, advanced practice providers, nursing leadership, administrators, and hospital leadership to ensure high-quality, efficient, and patient-centered cardiovascular services for children and adults with congenital heart disease
Clinical Leadership
- Maintain an active clinical practice in pediatric cardiology.
- Promote evidence-based, high-quality, and safe cardiovascular care.
- Support standardization of clinical pathways and best practices across inpatient, outpatient, and outreach settings.
- Assist in monitoring clinical outcomes, access, patient experience, and operational performance.
- Foster multidisciplinary collaboration among cardiology, cardiac surgery, critical care, and ancillary services.
Operational Leadership
- Partner with the Chief to oversee division operations and strategic priorities.
- Assist with physician scheduling, coverage planning, and resource allocation.
- Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, patient access, and care delivery.
- Collaborate with administrative leadership on budgeting, staffing, and program development.
- Lead assigned operational initiatives and service line projects.
Faculty Development & Engagement
- Support recruitment, onboarding, retention, and engagement of faculty and advanced practice providers.
- Promote a culture of professionalism, accountability, wellness, inclusion, and teamwork.
- Participate in annual faculty reviews, mentoring programs, and professional development activities.
- Assist faculty in achieving academic, educational, clinical, and research goals.
Quality & Safety
- Lead or support quality improvement initiatives within the division.
- Monitor key performance metrics and clinical outcomes.
- Participate in morbidity and mortality reviews, peer review activities, and patient safety programs.
- Ensure compliance with organizational policies, accreditation standards, and regulatory requirements.
Education & Training
- Support educational programs for fellows, residents, medical students, and advanced practice providers.
- Participate in curriculum development and educational innovation.
- Promote excellence in teaching and mentorship.
- Encourage faculty participation in national educational and leadership activities.
Research & Academic Scholarship
- Support divisional research initiatives and scholarly activity.
- Facilitate participation in clinical trials, multicenter collaborations, and quality improvement networks.
- Encourage dissemination of scholarly work through presentations and publications.
- Promote regional and national recognition of the division.
Strategic Growth & Outreach
- Assist in developing and implementing the division’s strategic plan.
- Support growth of subspecialty programs, outreach clinics, and referral networks.
- Collaborate with regional partners and referring providers to enhance access to pediatric cardiovascular care.
- Identify opportunities for innovation and new program development.
Administrative Responsibilities
- Serve on departmental, hospital, and service line committees as assigned.
- Represent Pediatric Cardiology in institutional leadership activities.
- Assume delegated authority in the absence of the Chief.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Chief of Pediatric Cardiology and Department Chair.
Training and/or Experience Required
- MD, DO, or equivalent medical degree.
- Board certification in Pediatric Cardiology.
- Eligible for unrestricted medical licensure.
- Minimum of five years of clinical experience following fellowship training.
- Demonstrated leadership experience in clinical, educational, quality, research, or administrative roles.
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
Preferred
- Academic rank of Associate Professor or Professor.
- Formal leadership training (MBA, MHA, MPH, physician leadership programs, or equivalent).
- Experience in program development, quality improvement, or service line leadership.
- National involvement in professional societies or guideline committees.
- Track record of scholarly productivity and mentorship.
Benefits
- Paid Time Off programs available for eligible positions
- Comprehensive health and welfare benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage
- Retirement benefits, including 401(k) options with employer contributions and access to financial wellness resources
- Flexible spending accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
- Family support benefits, which may include parental leave, adoption assistance, and surrogacy support
- Educational assistance and professional development programs
- Paid medical liability insurance
- Continuing Medical Education (CME) allowances
- Relocation assistance
About Oak Lawn, Illinois
Oak Lawn, an attractive Village of nearly 56,000 residents and over 1,800 businesses, has distinguished itself among Chicago's leading southwest suburbs. Nestled in the center of Cook County, a distinctive home town essence flows through Oak Lawn; an unmatched quality evidenced through the community's affable neighborhoods, dynamic business districts, well- maintained recreational areas and cultural vivacity. The resources accessed within Oak Lawn are truly second-to-none. Exceptional educational opportunities are profound, as residents have a choice among a number of public and private school options and several higher education and continuing education institutions. Compassionate and quality health care is readily available through various established practices, along with the presence of Advocate Christ Medical Center and Advocate Children's Hospital.
About Advocate Health
Advocate Health is one of the largest nonprofit integrated health systems in the United States, providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois, Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama, and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin. With Wake Forest University School of Medicine as our academic core, we are shaping the future of health care through innovation, research, education and compassionate care.
When you join Advocate Health, you’re joining a team that’s committed to being a Best Place to Care—where clinicians are heard, supported and empowered to focus on what matters most: caring for patients. This enterprise-wide initiative is grounded in listening to care teams, removing barriers to excellent care, and fostering well-being and connection. It reflects our purpose—from discovery to everyday moments, we’re redefining care - for you, for us, for all—and lives through our values: lifting each other up, leading with purpose, thinking boldly together and embracing change with optimism. Here, you’ll find not just a job, but a career with meaning, growth and impact—for all.
For more information about this job, please visit Advocate Health's website