Mission or Goal of Unit: VCU's Department of Pediatrics is committed totraining and developing the next generation of dedicated pediatricians, caringfor each child as if they were our own and advancing the specialty and itsmyriad subspecialties through innovative research. Our central hub is at theChildren’s Hospital of Richmond at VCU in downtown Richmond, with satellitelocations and community clinics all throughout Central Virginia.
Chief Purpose of this position: The Division of Pediatric Hospital Medicine at theChildren’s Hospital of Richmond at VCU is seeking two individuals interested ina PRN position and to contribute to the Pediatric Hospital Medicine’s program success.Candidates should be eager to join and augment a vibrant academic HospitalMedicine division that provides clinical coverage within a Pediatric MedicalCenter that has recently experienced significant dynamic growth within a newinpatient hospital which opened in April of 2023.
Position Responsibilities:
- Clinical: Faculty member will maintain a practice inPediatric Hospital Medicine and willing to work weekends/nights.
- Teaching: Faculty member will have teaching responsibilitiesin the area of Pediatric Hospital Medicine. Faculty member will provideteaching and mentorship to Medical Students, Residents, and Fellows duringclinical service time.
- Research: Research aspirations areencouraged but not required; support for these activities will depend uponprior accomplishments and potential.
- Service: Faculty member will be eligible to serve ondepartmental or School of Medicine committees when appropriate, as well in aprofessional capacity in their field, e.g.: reviewer, conference organizer,etc.
Required Qualifications:
- Medical degree and/or equivalent
- Eligible for employment in the United States
- Experience in Pediatric Hospital Medicine
- Experience with clinical care of patients ages birth to 21
- Experience with education of house staff, medical students, and others
- Demonstrated experience working in and fostering an environment of respect, professionalism, and civility with a population of faculty, staff, and students from various backgrounds and experiences, or a commitment to do so as a faculty member at VCU
Preferred Qualifications:
- Board certified or board eligible in Pediatric Hospital Medicine
- Previous experience in an academic medical center
- Demonstrated excellent teaching skills
Position Type: MCVP
Full time equivalent: 0.20
Tenure: Ineligible
Rank: Open
Months: 12
Department:SOM/Pediatrics
Salary: Commensurate with experience
Contact Information:
Contact Name: Erin Flexon
Contact Email: erin.flexon@vcuhealth.org
Contact Phone:
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