PEM Attending Physician - Nocturnist - M68002

Employer: Virginia Commonwealth University

Location: Richmond, Virginia, United States

Salary: Competitive Salary

Date posted: Dec 2, 2025

Position Type: Faculty Positions, Health Sciences, Medicine, Other Health & Medicine, Pediatrics

Employment Type: Full Time

Job Details

Department: Emergency Medicine - School of Medicine

Duties & Responsibilities:

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide direct patient care for pediatric emergency medicine patients during overnight shifts
• Supervise and teach emergency medicine residents, pediatric residents, and medical students
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and departmental committees
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes
• Maintain accurate and timely medical documentation
• Participate in department meetings and educational conferences
• Assist with trauma resuscitations and critical care stabilization
• Provide consultation to other departments as needed

Required Qualifications:

• MD or DO degree from accredited institution
• Board certification in Emergency Medicine or Pediatric Emergency Medicine
• Current Virginia medical license or ability to obtain
• Current BLS, ACLS, and PALS certification
• Completion of accredited Emergency Medicine or Pediatric Emergency Medicine residency
• 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 an employee at VCU

Preferred Qualifications:

• Fellowship training in Pediatric Emergency Medicine
• Previous academic medical center experience
• Experience with electronic medical records
• Research experience or publications
• Teaching experience with residents and medical students

Rank: Open

Tenure: Ineligible

Contact Information:

Contact Name: Sharlene Shannon

Contact Email: sharlene.shannon@vcuhealth.org