Section Chief - Gastroenterologist (M89424)

VCU Health; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 300,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

A health care institution in Richmond, VA is seeking a Section Chief for Gastroenterology to oversee the division, provide clinical services, and actively teach medical trainees. The ideal candidate will uphold the highest standards in patient care and foster a collaborative environment while managing research activities. Board certification in Gastroenterology and experience in leadership are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Board Certified in Gastroenterology.
• Ability to perform diagnostic endoscopic procedures.
• Previous leadership experience in an academic institution.
• Experience leading division or department in an academic setting.
• Commitment to respect, professionalism and civility across diverse faculty, staff and students.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical services in gastroenterology clinics.
• Teach medical students, residents, and fellows.
• Oversee departmental leadership and research activities.

Skills

Diagnostic Endoscopy

Leadership

Clinical services management

Teaching

Research

Education

Board Certified in Gastroenterology

License to practice in Virginia

Job description

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Section Chief – Gastroenterology

Division of GI, Department of Internal Medicine - VCU Health - Richmond, VA

Mission or Goal of Unit: To provide superior, compassionate and innovative clinical care to our patients using state of the art knowledge and resources and to conduct and disseminate clinical research and scholarship, with a focus on the care of patients and education of future clinicians

Chief Purpose of this position

The Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition is seeking a Gastroenterology Section Chief to oversee the division at Virginia Commonwealth University. The Section Chief for GI will be responsible for the leadership, management, and administration of the GI and Nutrition Division across the domains of Endoscopy services, Outpatient and Inpatient clinical activities, teaching, service, and research.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Clinical – Provide clinical services in the gastroenterology clinics at VCUHS, to include both clinics on the MCVH campus and in gastroenterology outreach locations; participate in the inpatient management of patients with GI conditions, participate in attending on the Digestive Health Service at VCUHS; perform diagnostic endoscopic procedures.
• Teaching – Provide teaching to medical students, residents, and fellows in the management of patients with GI conditions.
• Leadership – Divisional Programs including IBD, GI Fellowship training, Pancreas/Biliary, and Women’s Health; set up Sites of Excellence for Endoscopy, Esophagus and Nutrition; oversight of all inpatient and outpatient clinical activities; oversee growth of collaborative clinical activities between VCUHS and Hunter Holmes McGuire Hospital; initiating clinical research activities.

Qualifications

• Board Certified in Gastroenterology
• Must be facile with Diagnostic Endoscopy
• Current license to practice medicine in the Commonwealth of Virginia
• Previous experience in division or department leadership position in academic institution
• 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