VCU Health · 3 months ago
Obesity Medicine - Internal Medicine (M60368)
Richmond, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior LevelVCU Medical Center is a school that is part of Virginia Commonwealth University, and they are seeking an Obesity Medicine Physician. The role involves providing clinical care, teaching, and engaging in research within a comprehensive medical obesity program.
Hospital & Health Care
Hiring Manager
Anthony R. Coviello
Responsibilities
Supervise and teach housestaff who rotate through the obesity medicine clinic
Supervise the 4th year one-month medical student obesity medicine elective
Supervise and teach in the obesity medicine fellowship program
Participate in other learning activities such as morning report, core conference, and other formal educational programs for undergraduate and post-graduate learners
Participate in clinical and educational research, according to skills, interest, and funding (research opportunities may include performance improvement initiatives or formal extramurally funded investigations)
Work with institutional staff and administration to attain the strategic objectives of VCU Health System, including patient safety, patient and other customer satisfaction, maintenance and enhancement of public perception, and fiscal health
Work towards the continued growth of a comprehensive program for the treatment of obesity
Provide direct clinical care to patients with obesity in person at one of three locations
Provider virtual care to patients with obesity
Participate in night and weekend on-call duties (telephone call only; no in-hospital responsibilities), shared among Division of Internal Medicine faculty
Comply in a timely manner with all institutional policies for professional work, including credentialing, documentation, and billing
Work effectively with other members of the extended inter-professional team
Qualification
Required
Board certification in Internal Medicine
Board certification in Obesity Medicine
Direct experience managing complex outpatients
Interest in teaching and growth in an academic setting
Interest in furthering the academic mission of the Division
Experience working in and fostering a diverse faculty, staff, and student environment or commitment to do so as a faculty member at VCU
Demonstrated ability to provide effective communication, both verbal and written
Preferred
Obesity Medicine fellowship trained
Company
VCU Health
VCU Medical Center is a school. It is a sub-organization of Virginia Commonwealth University.
Founded in 1838
10001+ employees
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Late StageLeadership Team
Theresa A. Erichsen RN BSN LCCE FACCE IBCLC
RN Arts In Healthcare, Childbirth Ed, Lactation Consultant, Co-founder/ Ex Dir VCU Health Orchestra
James Siegel, CPA, CIA
Senior Vice President & Chief Financial Officer
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