Allergist - Internal Medicine, Rheumatology - M89685

Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 250,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine in Richmond seeks a full-time Adult Allergy and Immunology physician to join the Division of Rheumatology, Allergy and Immunology. Board-certified or board-eligible in Allergy/Immunology and Internal Medicine; focus on patient care, teaching and clinical research in an academic setting.

Clinicians will provide care at the Adult Outpatient Pavilion in Downtown Richmond, contribute to residency training, and participate in our ACGME-accredited

Qualifications

• Board-certified in Allergy/Immunology and Internal Medicine.
• Experience with teaching and clinical research in an academic setting.

Responsibilities

• Clinical care in Adult Allergy and Immunology (100%).
• Participation in teaching residents and medical students.
• Involvement in clinical research activities and program development.

Skills

Allergy/Immunology board cert

Internal Medicine board cert

Job description

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.

Department

Internal Medicine

Position Summary

The Division of Rheumatology, Allergy and Immunology at Virginia Commonwealth University is searching for a full-time Adult Allergy and Immunology physician to participate in clinical, teaching and research activities. Providers will see Patients at the Adult Outpatient Pavilion in Downtown Richmond, VA. Successful applicants will be board certified or board eligible in Allergy/Immunology and will be expected to provide quality and timely clinical care on the inpatient and outpatient unit. The ideal candidate must be able to develop an academic career focused primarily on patient care, but also involving teaching and clinical research as well as participation in our ACGME -accredited program in Allergy and Immunology.

Mission or goal of the unit

The Virginia Commonwealth University Health System programs in Rheumatology and in Allergy and Immunology are among the oldest clinical in the USA. This unit comprises a combined division with allergy/immunology and rheumatology sections working towards the goal of improving outcomes for patients with autoimmune, musculoskeletal, allergic, mast cell, eosinophil and primary immune deficiency disorders through clinical care, research, and public service, including philanthropy.

Chief purpose of this position

The chief purpose of this position is to advance the patient care, research and teaching missions of Allergy and Immunology through direct patient care in the hospital / clinic and training of residents, medical students and other trainees on in support of above mission or goal

Duties & Responsibilities

• Clinical (100%)
• Other (for instance administrative duties, etc.)

Provide excellent patient care in Adult Allergy and Immunology and focused areas of interest and experience in outpatient settings. Actively participate in management of patients on Adult AI consult service.

Comply promptly with billing, documentation, credentialing and other administrative requirements of the department.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Qualified applicants for this position should have demonstrated both scholarly and clinical abilities through patient care teaching and clinical research. Candidates should be Board-certified in Allergy, Immunology, and in Internal Medicine.
• 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.

Salary Range

Commensurate

FLSA Exemption Status

Exempt

ORP Eligible

No

Flexible Work Arrangement

Other

Restricted

No

Rank

Open

Tenure

Ineligible

Months

12 months

Contact Information

Contact Name

Shannon Sekerak

Contact Email

[e-mail]