Division Chief of Pediatric Nephrology and Rheumatology, Department of Pediatrics (F71550)

Intl. Parking Inst; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated physician leader for their Pediatric Nephrology Division. This role combines clinical care, teaching, and administrative responsibilities, allowing you to influence the next generation of medical professionals while contributing to groundbreaking research. The position offers a unique opportunity to lead a nationally recognized division, ensuring excellence in patient care and fostering a diverse and inclusive environment. If you are passionate about pediatric nephrology and eager to make a significant impact, this position is a perfect fit for you.

Qualifications

• Board certified in pediatrics and pediatric nephrology required.
• Experience in clinical care and academic settings is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Pediatric Nephrology Division and provide clinical care.
• Engage in teaching, research, and administrative duties.

Skills

Clinical Care

Teaching

Research

Administrative Leadership

Diversity Commitment

Education

Board Certified in Pediatrics

Board Certified or Eligible in Pediatric Nephrology

Experience in Academic Medical Center

Job description

Mission or Goal of Unit: The Children’s Hospital of Richmond and the Pediatric Nephrology Division at Virginia Commonwealth University is committed to excellence in clinical care, teaching, and clinical, translational, and basic research. Our Division has been named among the Best Children's Hospital Nephrology programs in the country by US News & World Report for multiple years.

Chief Purpose of this position: We are seeking a physician, physician scientist, or clinician-educator to lead our nationally ranked, award-winning Division of Pediatric Nephrology as their Division Chief. This open rank, open tenure status position will provide a mix of direct clinical care, clinical administrative and QA/QI activities, didactic and bedside teaching for students, residents, and fellows, and pursuit of a plan of academic efforts that may include research or other activities that meet the needs of the unit and the individual.

Position Responsibilities:

• Teaching: Faculty member will have teaching responsibilities and provide mentorship to medical students, residents, chief residents, and fellows when applicable.
• Research: Faculty member will be encouraged to engage in research and participate in clinical, translational, and outcomes research.
• Service: Faculty member will serve on departmental or School of Medicine level committees when appropriate and engage in professional activities through journal review, conference presentations, etc.
• Clinical: Faculty member will serve as a leader in the Department of Pediatric Nephrology and will work weekends and take call as necessary.
• Administrative: Faculty member will lead the Division of Pediatric Nephrology and assume all administrative duties associated with this Division Chief role to achieve our clinical, educational, and research missions.

Required Qualifications:

• Board certified in pediatrics
• Board certified or board eligible in pediatric nephrology
• Experience with clinical care of patients
• Experience in an academic medical center
• Demonstrated experience working in and fostering a diverse faculty, staff, and student environment or commitment to do so as a faculty member at VCU

ORP Eligible: Yes

Position Type: Clinical
Full time equivalent: 100
Tenure: Open
Rank: Open
Months: 12
Department: SOM/Pediatrics

Salary: Commensurate

Contact Information:
Contact Name: Erin Flexon
Contact Email: [e-mail]
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