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VCU Health · 5 hours ago

Division Chief of Pediatric Endocrinology (F52940)

Richmond, VA

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

VCU Health is seeking an established and funded investigator to serve as the Chief of the Division of Pediatric Endocrinology at the Children's Hospital of Richmond. This role involves overseeing clinical care, administrative duties, and fostering a culture of excellence while leading a nationally-recognized research program.

Hospital & Health Care

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Teaching: The Chief will have teaching responsibilities in the area of Pediatric Endocrinology and provide teaching and mentorship to medical students, residents, chief residents, and fellows when applicable. The Division has fellowship programs in Pediatric Endocrinology and Obesity Medicine. In addition, the Division Chief of Pediatric Endocrinology oversees the scholarly activity of the pediatric endocrinology faculty that includes provision of education and mentorship to trainees

Service: The Division Chief of Pediatric Endocrinology will serve on hospital or departmental (CHoR or VCUH) committees when appropriate, and engage in professional activities through journal review, conference presentations and national organization committee work. The Division Chief of Pediatric Endocrinology leads collaborative efforts within CHoR and the VCU Health (VCUH) system to ensure that the highest quality patient care if provided in a professional, culturally competent manner, partnering with leadership to ensure this extends throughout the health systems with mindfulness toward resource allocation and healthcare expenditures

Clinical: The physician will provide clinical service as a Pediatric Endocrinologist for the Department of Pediatrics of CHoR based at CHoR. Will work the requisite number of in hospital days, evenings, weekends and provide off site/home call as necessary to maintain clinical coverage of the pediatric endocrinology outpatient and inpatient services

Administrative: The Physician will take on administrative duties associated with the role including: Attendance and participation at division staff and provider meetings, Attendance and participation at fellowship conferences, Participation in fellowship interview process, Attendance at department faculty meetings, Attendance at VCU School of Medicine faculty meetings. The Division Chief will take on further administrative duties associated with the role including: Attendance and participation at Pediatric Division Chiefs meetings (2 per month), Coordination of resources with Pediatric Nursing and Ambulatory Care, Collaboration with the Chief Medical Officer (CMO) CHoR and associate CMOs CHoR to align clinical services of CHoR at VCU, Collaboration with Vice Chair of Education, Residency Program Director(s) and Medical School Pediatric Clerkship Directors at CHoR to align academic missions with ACUGME and ACGME learners within CHoR at VCU, Foster collaboration with and outreach to pediatric practitioners in the Metro Richmond Region and Commonwealth of Virginia, ensuring seamless care coordination

Qualification

Board certified in pediatricsBoard certified in Pediatric EndocrinologyMedical licensure in VirginiaActive Drug Enforcement Agency licensureClinical experience in pediatric endocrinologyProgram developmentResearch focus in endocrinologyLeadership experienceQuality improvement initiativesMedical leadership curriculumTeachingProfessionalismCivilityMentorship

Required

Candidates must be board certified in pediatrics

Candidates must be board certified in Pediatric Endocrinology

All candidates must be eligible for medical licensure in Virginia

Active Drug Enforcement Agency licensure

Demonstrated clinical experience in pediatric endocrinology

Demonstrated leadership experience or program development in pediatric endocrinology

Eligible for an appointment at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor level in Pediatrics

Demonstrated ability to work in and foster an environment of respect, professionalism, and civility with a population of faculty, staff, and students from all backgrounds and experiences, or a commitment to do so as a faculty member at VCU

Preferred

Prior quality improvement initiative development

Completion of a medical leadership curriculum program

Research focus within pediatric endocrinology or obesity medicine

Company

VCU Health

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VCU Medical Center is a school. It is a sub-organization of Virginia Commonwealth University.

Founded in 1838

Richmond, Virginia, USA

10001+ employees

https://www.vcuhealth.org

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