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Department: Internal Medicine

Position Summary

The Division of Rheumatology, Allergy and Immunology at Virginia Commonwealth University is searching for a full-time Adult Allergy and Immunology physician to participate in  clinical, teaching and research activities. Providers will see Patients at the Adult Outpatient  Pavilion in Downtown Richmond, VA. Successful applicants will be board certified or board eligible in Allergy/Immunology and will be expected to provide quality and timely clinical care on the inpatient and outpatient unit.

The ideal candidate must be able to develop an academic career focused primarily on patient care, but also involving teaching and clinical research as well as participation in our ACGME -accredited program in Allergy and Immunology

Mission or goal of the unit: The Virginia Commonwealth University Health System programs in Rheumatology and in Allergy and Immunology are among the oldest clinical in the USA. This unit comprises a combined division with allergy/immunology and rheumatology sections working towards the goal of improving outcomes for patients with autoimmune, musculoskeletal, allergic, mast cell, eosinophil and primary immune deficiency disorders through clinical care, research, and public service, including philanthropy.

Chief purpose of this position: The chief purpose of this position is to advance the patient care, research and teaching missions of Allergy and Immunology through direct patient care in the hospital / clinic and training of residents, medical students and other trainees on in support of above mission or goal

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Clinical (100%)

Provide excellent patient care in Adult Allergy and Immunology and focused areas of interest and experience in outpatient settings.  Actively participate in management of patients on Adult AI consult service

• Other (for instance administrative duties, etc.)

Comply promptly with billing, documentation, credentialing and other administrative requirements of the department

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications

• Qualified applicants for this position should have demonstrated both scholarly and clinical abilities through patient care teaching and clinical research. Candidates should be Board-certified in Allergy, Immunology, and in Internal Medicine.
• 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.

Salary Range: Commensurate

FLSA Exemption Status: Exempt

ORP Eligible: No

Flexible Work Arrangement: Other

Restricted: No

Rank: Open

Tenure: Ineligible

Months: 12 months

Contact Information:
Contact Name: Shannon Sekerak
Contact Email: Shannon.Sekerak@vcuhealth.org