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Job description
Advertising Summary: Join CHoR’s Pediatric Endocrinology team: deliver exceptional care, teach future clinicians, and grow your academic career.
Unit: School Of Medicine MBU
Department: Pediatrics
Mission or Goal of Unit:
The Division of Pediatric Endocrinology and Metabolism at the Children’s Hospital of Richmond (CHoR) at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) is recruiting a pediatric endocrinologist at the Assistant or Associate professor level. The Division manages the Center for Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism, the region’s most comprehensive program for children with diabetes and other endocrine disorders, as well as the Healthy Lifestyles Center, the region’s most comprehensive pediatric obesity treatment and research center. The division offers outstanding, evidence-based medical care, medical nutrition therapy, psychological support, education, and support groups. Division faculty have a robust research portfolio, which includes both extramurally-funded research and industry sponsored clinical trials, making the division a leader in advancing obesity and diabetes-related research. The Division supports an accredited Pediatric Endocrinology and Metabolism Fellowship Program and an Obesity Medicine Fellowship program, a robust clinical service, and a multidisciplinary research program focused on childhood obesity, diabetes, and endocrine disorders. The unit is committed to excellence in patient care, education, research, and community service while fostering an inclusive and diverse environment. The successful candidate must be Board Certified or Board Eligible in pediatric endocrinology, and eligible for appointment at Assistant or Associate professor level.
Chief Purpose of this Position in Support of Above Mission or Goal:
To provide expert clinical care in Pediatric Endocrinology, contribute to the education and mentorship of learners, participate in scholarly and research activities, and support departmental, institutional, and professional service initiatives. The faculty member will help advance the Division’s mission of excellence in clinical care, education, research, and community engagement.
Responsibilities
Clinical
Provide comprehensive, evidence-based clinical care as a Pediatric Endocrinologist within the Center for Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism and Children’s Hospital of Richmond at VCU
Deliver inpatient and outpatient endocrine services for children and adolescents
Participate in after-hours, weekend, and call coverage as appropriate
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including dietitians, diabetes educators, nurse navigators, social workers, psychologists, and other specialists
Teaching
Provide teaching and mentorship to medical students, residents, chief residents, fellows, and advanced practice providers
Support the Division's fellowship training programs in Pediatric Endocrinology and Obesity Medicine
Participate in formal and informal educational activities within the Department of Pediatrics
Foster a positive learning environment
Support the Division's fellowship training programs in Pediatric Endocrinology and Obesity Medicine
Research and Scholarship
Participate in clinical, translational, and/or outcomes research
Demonstrate working knowledge of basic research methodologies
Collaborate with multidisciplinary research teams focused on childhood obesity, type 1 diabetes, type 2 diabetes, and endocrine disorders
Contribute to scholarly activity including abstracts, manuscripts, presentations, and clinical trials
Service and Professional Contributions
Serve on departmental, School of Medicine, or university committees as appropriate
Participate in professional activities such as journal review, conference presentations, professional organizations, and community outreach
Other (for Instance Administrative Duties, Etc.)
Participate in faculty development and academic activities
Contribute to division, departmental, and institutional strategic initiatives
Promote belonging within the workplace and academic environment
Support growth and advancement of the Division’s clinical, educational, and research programs
Perform other duties as assigned by departmental and divisional leadership
Minimum Qualifications
M.D., D.O., or equivalent medical degree
Completion of an accredited Pediatric Residency Program
Completion of an accredited Pediatric Endocrinology Fellowship Program
Board Certified or Board Eligible in Pediatric Endocrinology
Eligibility for medical licensure in the Commonwealth of Virginia
Active Drug Enforcement Agency Licensure
Credentialing at VCUH is required
Experience in the clinical care of pediatric endocrine patients
Demonstrated teaching ability and commitment to medical education
Working knowledge of basic research methods and ability to participate in clinical, translational, and/or outcomes research
Excellent interpersonal, communication, and collaborative skills
Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary healthcare teams
Commitment to patient-centered care, academic medicine, and professional service
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.
Preferred Qualifications
Prior academic faculty experience
Experience supervising and mentoring residents, fellows, and medical students
Experience participating in clinical trials and funded research programs
Record of scholarly activity including publications, presentations, or grant participation
Experience in multidisciplinary diabetes and obesity management programs
Demonstrated leadership experience within academic medicine or professional organizations
Experience working within a children's hospital or academic medical center setting
Interest in advancing fellowship training programs and expanding research initiatives
Salary Range:
Commensurate
FLSA Exemption Status:
Exempt
ORP Eligible:
No
Restricted:
No
Flexible Work Arrangement:
Other
Rank:
Open
Tenure:
Ineligible
Months:
12 months
Contact Information
Contact Name:
Jewel Jefferson
Contact Email:
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Worksite address
richmond, VA, 23214, US
Who can apply
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