"Division Chief of Pediatric Pulmonology - Pediatrics/SOM - F71540"

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Advertising Summary: Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) School of Medicine is a premier academic medical center located in the heart of Richmond. Accounting for almost half of VCU’s sponsored research, the School of Medicine is internationally recognized for patient care and education. Virginia Commonwealth University is an equal opportunity employer.

Unit: School Of Medicine

Department: Pediatrics

Mission or Goal of Unit: The Pediatric Pulmonology Clinic in the VCU Department of Pediatrics is the only specialty group in Central Virginia dedicated to the evaluation and ongoing treatment of all pediatric pulmonary diseases and the only accredited cystic fibrosis center and sleep lab in the region. Specialists provide in-depth clinical evaluation, diagnostic testing and ongoing treatment for pediatric patients who have chronic pulmonary problems such as asthma and cystic fibrosis. Because the care of pulmonary patients is complex and multifaceted, the staff and faculty train medical students and residents to work closely with primary care physicians who will have a continuing role in addressing the day-to-day health needs, while a specialty team works to address the unique needs of children with lung problems. There is a commitment to community partnerships to advance care, education, and community outreach for common pulmonary problems, such as asthma.

Chief Purpose of this Position: The Children’s Hospital of Richmond (CHOR) at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) is conducting a national search for its next Chief of the Division of Pediatric Pulmonary and Sleep Medicine. We are looking for either a physician scientist or a clinician-educator at the Associate or full Professor rank. The candidate will direct a division of 8 physician pulmonologists and sleep medicine physicians. Responsibilities will include mentorship and career development for members of the division, developing successful outreach and regional programs, sustaining a nationally recognized research program, and fostering a culture of excellence in teaching and clinical care. The candidate with energy, imagination, and vision will assume leadership of a superior academic pulmonary and sleep division that provides clinical coverage within a Pediatric Medical Center that is undergoing significant dynamic growth and has active externally funded bench, translational, clinical, and epidemiological research and Quality Improvement programs. The Division includes a fellowship program, high functioning CF center (part of the CFF Therapeutic Development Network, Success with Therapies Research Consortium, and CF Learning Network), community asthma program, sleep program, and collaborates in multidisciplinary aerodigestive, chronic vent, neuromuscular, and sickle cell programs.

Responsibilities:

• Teaching: Faculty member will have teaching responsibilities in the area of Pediatric Pulmonology and Sleep Medicine. Faculty will provide guidance and mentorship to Medical Students, Residents, Chief Residents, and Fellows when applicable.
• Research: Faculty member should obtain funding from an external granting agency such as the NIH, AHRQ or foundational granting agencies such as the CF foundation or equivalent. Faculty member will have a well-developed scholarly/research portfolio with evidence of multi-disciplinary applications and external funding appropriate to complement and expand existing expertise in the department.
• Service: Faculty member will serve on departmental or School of Medicine level committees when appropriate, as well as provide professional service through journal review, conference presentations, etc.
• Clinical: Faculty member will serve as a leader, role model, and physician in Pediatric Pulmonology and Sleep Medicine for the Department of Pediatrics.
• Other (for instance administrative duties): Faculty member will take on administrative duties associated with the role of Division Chief.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications

• MD/DO
• Residency training in Pediatrics
• Fellowship training in Pediatric Pulmonary medicine
• Valid license to practice medicine in VA
• Board certified in Pediatric Pulmonary
• 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 Qualifications

• Teaching experience at the undergraduate or graduate level in a related discipline.
• Administrative experience
• Experience successfully mentoring junior colleagues and trainees in all parts of the academic mission.

Salary Range: Commensurate

Benefits: All full-time university staff and faculty are eligible for VCU’s robust benefits package that includes comprehensive health benefits, paid annual and holiday leave granted up front, generous tuition benefits, retirement planning and savings options, tax-deferred annuity and cash match programs, employee discounts, well-being resources, abundant opportunities for career development and advancement, and more.

FLSA Exemption Status: Exempt

Restricted Position: No

ORP Eligible: Yes

Flexible Work Arrangement: Other

Rank: Open

Tenure: Open

Months: 12 months

Contact Information: Contact Name: Erin Flexon Contact Email: erin.flexon@vcuhealth.org