PEM Attending Physician - M89921

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

Department: Pediatric Emergency Department - School of Medicine

Duties & 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

Required Qualifications

• MD or DO degree from 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 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 an employee at VCU.

Preferred Qualifications

• Fellowship training in Pediatric Emergency Medicine
• Previous academic medical center experience
• Experience with electronic medical records
• Research experience or publications
• Teaching experience with residents and medical students

Rank: Open

Tenure: Ineligible

Months: 12 months

Contact Information

Contact Name: Sharlene Shannon
Contact Email: [e-mail]