Pediatric Nephrologist
3 weeks ago
Mission or Goal of Unit: The Children's Hospital of Richmond at Virginia Commonwealth University has committed itself to transforming the Pediatric Nephrology Division into a model academic unit devoted to excellence in clinical care, teaching, and clinical, translational, and basic research.
Chief Purpose of this position: We are seeking an Assistant or Associate Professor (non-tenured) clinician who will provide a mix of direct clinical care, clinical administrative and QA/QI activities, didactic and bedside teaching for students, residents and fellows, and pursuit of a plan of academic efforts that may include research or other activities that meet the needs of the unit and the individual.
Position Responsibilities:
Teaching: Faculty member will have teaching responsibilities. Faculty member will provide teaching and mentorship to medical students, Residents, Chief Residents, and Fellows when applicable.
Research: Faculty member will be encouraged to engage in research and be able to participate in clinical, translational, and outcomes research.
Service: Faculty member will serve on departmental or School of Medicine level committees when appropriate, and engage in professional activities through journal review, conference presentations, etc.
Clinical: Faculty member will serve as a Nephrologist for the Department of Pediatrics. Will work weekends and take call as necessary.
Other: Faculty member will take on administrative duties associated with this role.
Required Qualifications:
* Board certified in pediatrics
* Board certified or board eligible in pediatric nephrology
* Experience with clinical care of patients
* Experience in an academic medical center
* Demonstrated experience working in and fostering a diverse faculty, staff, and student environment or commitment to do so as a faculty member at VCU
Position Type: Clinical
Full time equivalent: 100
Tenure: Ineligible
Rank: Open
Months: 12
Department: SOM/Pediatrics
Salary: Commensurate
ORP Eligible: Yes
Contact Information:
Contact Name: Erin Flexon
Contact Email: erin.flexon@vcuhealth.org
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