Pediatric Emergency Medicine Attending — Teaching & Trauma

Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine’s Pediatric Emergency Department is seeking a physician to provide direct patient care in a busy pediatric ER, while supervising residents and medical students and contributing to quality improvement initiatives. The role emphasizes collaboration with multidisciplinary teams and ongoing education.

Required qualifications include an MD or DO, board certification in Emergency Medicine or Pediatric Emergency Medicine, a Virginia license (or

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree from an 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 with diverse populations in a respectful, professional environment

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care for pediatric Emergency Medicine patients
• Supervise and teach Emergency Medicine residents, pediatric residents and medical students
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and department 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

Skills

Teaching ability

Supervision

Team collaboration

Documentation

Quality improvement

Education

MD or DO degree

Board certification in Emergency Medicine or Pediatric Emergency Medicine

Completion of Emergency Medicine or Pediatric Emergency Medicine residency

Tools

Electronic medical records

Job description

Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine’s Pediatric Emergency Department is seeking a physician to provide direct patient care in a busy pediatric ER, while supervising residents and medical students and contributing to quality improvement initiatives. The role emphasizes collaboration with multidisciplinary teams and ongoing education.

Required qualifications include an MD or DO, board certification in Emergency Medicine or Pediatric Emergency Medicine, a Virginia license (or