PRN Pediatric Infectious Diseases Physician (M67994)

Association of American Medical Colleges; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 150,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

The Division of Pediatric Infectious Disease at a leading medical institution is seeking a PRN Pediatric Infectious Diseases Physician to enhance its program. The position involves teaching, clinical consultations, and participation in research activities within a newly opened Pediatric Medical Center. Ideal candidates will be board certified or eligible and possess experience in clinical care, teaching, and fostering inclusivity.

Qualifications

• Board certified or board eligible in Pediatric Infectious Diseases.
• Experience with clinical care of patients.
• Experience fostering an environment of respect, professionalism, and civility.

Responsibilities

• Teaching responsibilities for students and residents.
• Inpatient consultation for children with infections.
• Serve on committees and engage in professional activities.

Job description

PRN Pediatric Infectious Diseases Physician (M67994)
Children's Hospital of Richmond at VCU - Richmond, VA

Mission or Goal of Unit: The mission of the Division of Pediatric Infectious Diseases is to provide superior subspecialty clinical care to the children of Central Virginia, to provide outstanding training in infectious diseases for medical students, residents and subspecialty fellows, and to generate new knowledge through both clinical and basic science research projects.


Chief Purpose of this position: The Division of Pediatric Infectious Disease at the Children's Hospital of Richmond at VCU is seeking candidates interested in a PRN position and contribute to Pediatric Infectious Disease's program success. Candidates should be eager to join and augment a superior academic infectious diseases division that provides clinical coverage within a Pediatric Medical Center that has recently experienced significant dynamic growth within a new inpatient hospital which opened in April of 2023.


Position Responsibilities:

• Teaching: Faculty member will have teaching responsibilities. Faculty member will provide teaching and mentorship to medical students, Residents, Chief Residents, and Fellows when applicable.
• Research: Research aspirations are encouraged but not required; support for these activities will depend upon prior accomplishments and potential.
• 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: Inpatient consultation for children with suspected infections, or infections that are complex, chronic or recurrent, or particularly difficult to diagnose or treat; Phone consultation for physicians and other pediatric medical professionals who need assistance and advice with infections disease issues pertinent to their patients; Consultation for review of antibiotic, antiviral, or antifungal therapies, including assistance in drug monitoring for toxicities and side effects for both inpatient and home health services; Consultation on epidemiologic issues in the health care setting as well as in the community.

Required Qualifications:

• Board certified or board eligible in Pediatric Infectious Diseases
• Experience with clinical care of patients
• Demonstrated experience working in and fostering an environment of respect, professionalism, and civility with a population of faculty, staff, and students from various backgrounds and experiences, or a commitment to do so as a faculty member at VCU

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience in an academic medical center
• Demonstrated excellent teaching skills

Virginia Commonwealth University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action institution providing access to education and employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, political affiliation, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or disability.

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