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The Goddard School of Deerfield lists this Division Chief, Pediatric Endocrinology & Metabolism opportunity in richmond, Virginia. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Advertising Summary: VCU seeks a Pediatric EndocrinologyDivision Chief to drive innovation, elevate research, and lead apowerhouse clinical team at CHoR. Shape the future of pediatricendocrine care and ignite impact across Virginia.
Unit: School of Medicine
Department: Pediatrics
Mission or Goal of Unit: The Division of PediatricEndocrinology and Metabolism at the Virginia CommonwealthUniversity (VCU), Children’s Hospital of Richmond (CHoR) isrecruiting an established and funded investigator to assume theChief of the Division. The Division manages the Center forEndocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism, the region’s mostcomprehensive program for children with diabetes and otherendocrine disorders, as well as the Healthy Lifestyles Center, theregion’s most comprehensive pediatric obesity treatment andresearch center. The division offers medical care, clinical trials,medical nutrition therapy, psychological support, education, andsupport groups. Division faculty have a robust research portfolio,which includes both extramurally-funded research and industrysponsored clinical trials, making the division a leader inadvancing obesity and diabetes-related research. The successfulcandidate must be board certified in pediatric endocrinology, andeligible for appointment at the Associate or Professor level.Pediatric Endocrinology plays an integral role in the Department ofPediatrics' educational programs (medical students, residents,fellows and ancillary staff) and research development.
Chief Purpose of this Position in Support of Above Mission orGoal: The Children’s Hospital of Richmond (CHoR) at VirginiaCommonwealth University is currently seeking an academic facultymember to serve as the Chief of the Division of PediatricEndocrinology. The Division Chief Pediatric Endocrinology isappointed by and reports directly to the Chair of Pediatrics, worksclosely with other Division Chiefs and Vice Chairs in theDepartment and CHoR. The Chief will serve as the administrativehead of the Division of Endocrinology, fostering a culture ofexcellence and clinical care. The Chief will be responsible for thestrategic planning and day-to-day outcomes of the division, andwill provide a mix of: direct clinical care; clinicaladministrative and QA/QI activities; didactic and bedside teachingfor students, residents and fellows; and mentorship and careerdevelopment for members of the division. The Chief will have astrong research initiative, and will be expected to sustain anationally-recognized research program. The Chief is responsible infostering a collegial culture amongst the faculty and supportingtheir mentorship and career development.
Responsibilities:
Teaching: The Chief will have teaching responsibilitiesin the area of Pediatric Endocrinology and provide teaching andmentorship to medical students, residents, chief residents, andfellows when applicable. The Division has fellowship programs inPediatric Endocrinology and Obesity Medicine. In addition, theDivision Chief of Pediatric Endocrinology oversees the scholarlyactivity of the pediatric endocrinology faculty that includesprovision of education and mentorship to trainees.
Service: The Division Chief of Pediatric Endocrinologywill serve on hospital or departmental (CHoR or VCUH) committeeswhen appropriate, and engage in professional activities throughjournal review, conference presentations and national organizationcommittee work. The Division Chief of Pediatric Endocrinology leadscollaborative efforts within CHoR and the VCU Health (VCUH) systemto ensure that the highest quality patient care if provided in aprofessional, culturally competent manner, partnering withleadership to ensure this extends throughout the health systemswith mindfulness toward resource allocation and healthcareexpenditures.
Clinical: The physician will provide clinical service asa Pediatric Endocrinologist for the Department of Pediatrics ofCHoR based at CHoR. Will work the requisite number of in hospitaldays, evenings, weekends and provide off site/home call asnecessary to maintain clinical coverage of the pediatricendocrinology outpatient and inpatient services.
Administrative: The Physician will take on administrative duties associatedwith the role including:Attendance and participation at division staff and providermeetings
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 dutiesassociated with the role including:Attendance and participation at Pediatric Division Chiefsmeetings (2 per month)
Coordination of resources with Pediatric Nursing and AmbulatoryCare
Collaboration with the Chief Medical Officer (CMO) CHoR andassociate CMOs CHoR to align clinical services of CHoR at VCU
Collaboration with Vice Chair of Education, Residency ProgramDirector(s) and Medical School Pediatric Clerkship Directors atCHoR to align academic missions with ACUGME and ACGME learnerswithin CHoR at VCU
Foster collaboration with and outreach to pediatricpractitioners in the Metro Richmond Region and Commonwealth ofVirginia, ensuring seamless care coordination
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications
Candidates must be board certified in pediatrics
Candidates must be board certified in PediatricEndocrinology
All candidates must be eligible for medical licensure inVirginia
Active Drug Enforcement Agency licensure
Demonstrated clinical experience in pediatricendocrinology
Demonstrated leadership experience or program development inpediatric endocrinology
Eligible for an appointment at the rank of Associate Professoror Professor level in Pediatrics
Demonstrated ability to work in and foster an environment ofrespect, professionalism, and civility with a population offaculty, staff, and students from all backgrounds and experiences,or a commitment to do so as a faculty member at VCU
Preferred Qualifications
Prior quality improvement initiative development
Completion of a medical leadership curriculum program
Research focus within pediatric endocrinology or obesitymedicine
Salary Range: Commensurate
Benefits : All full-time university staff are eligible forVCU’s robust benefits package that includes comprehensive health benefits, paid annualand holiday leave granted up front, generous tuition benefits,retirement planning and savings options, tax-deferred annuity andcash match programs, employee discounts, well-being resources,abundant opportunities for career development and advancement, andmore.
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:
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Worksite address
richmond, VA, 23214, US
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