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CTO/ Interventional Cardiologist (Open Rank Non-Tenure System Faculty)

University of Illinois Chicago
life insurance, paid time off, retirement plan
United States, Illinois, Chicago
May 01, 2026
CTO/ Interventional Cardiologist (Open Rank Non-Tenure System Faculty) CTO/ Interventional Cardiologist (Open Rank Non-Tenure System Faculty) Hiring Department: Department of Medicine, Division of Cardiology Location: Chicago, IL USA Requisition ID: 1040593 Posting Close Date: May 18, 2026 Salary: The budgeted salary range for the position is $450,000 to $490,000. About the University of Illinois Chicago UIC is among the nation's preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent "Best Colleges" rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities. UIC has over 300,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago. This position is intended to be eligible for benefits. This includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents. Position Summary The Division of Cardiology is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Interventional Cardiologist with dedicated expertise in Chronic Total Occlusion (CTO) percutaneous coronary intervention to join our faculty. This individual will assume a leadership role in the continued development and growth of UIC's CTO program, building on a strong clinical foundation already established within our catheterization laboratory. The successful candidate will provide expert clinical care, contribute to fellow and resident education, and engage in scholarly activity consistent with an academic faculty appointment. Duties & Responsibilities Perform a full range of interventional cardiology procedures with a primary focus on CTO PCI using contemporary antegrade and retrograde techniques Lead and grow UIC's CTO program, including case selection, procedural planning, outcomes tracking, and quality improvement initiatives Collaborate with cardiac surgery, imaging, and heart failure teams to provide comprehensive, multidisciplinary cardiovascular care Supervise and train cardiology fellows in advanced coronary intervention Develop and maintain referral relationships with regional and community cardiologists Participate in clinical research, with opportunities to contribute to CTO-focused investigations and national registries Fulfill academic responsibilities including teaching, grand rounds participation, and scholarly publication Minimum Qualifications MD or DO with board certification or board eligibility in Cardiovascular Disease and Interventional Cardiology Completion of an accredited interventional cardiology fellowship Demonstrated proficiency in CTO PCI, with formal CTO training or significant independent CTO case experience strongly preferred Eligible for medical licensure in the State of Illinois Strong commitment to academic medicine, education, and research Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with a collaborative, team-oriented approach The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify. The university provides accommodations to applicants and employees. Request an Accommodation Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person. To apply, visit https://uic.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/19457?c=uic Copyright 2025 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved. Posted by the FREE value-added recruitment advertising agency jeid-0f5815132ddd7a429580fd9eb799562c