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Unit: School Of Medicine MBU

Department: Pediatrics

Duties & Responsibilities:

Mission or Goal of Unit: VCU's Department of Pediatrics is committed to training and developing the next generation of dedicated pediatricians, caring for each child as if they were our own and advancing the specialty and its myriad subspecialties through innovative research. Our central hub is at the Children’s Hospital of Richmond at VCU in downtown Richmond, with satellite locations and community clinics all throughout Central Virginia.

Chief Purpose of this position:  The Division selects a total of two Chief Residents who, in addition to their clinical services, receive dedicated training to further develop teaching, leadership, and administrative skills and serve as valuable members of the leadership team.

Position Responsibilities:

Teaching:
Faculty member will have teaching responsibilities in the area of General Pediatrics. Faculty will provide guidance and mentorship to Residents, Chief Residents, and Fellows when applicable.

Service:
Faculty member will serve on departmental or School of Medicine level committees when appropriate, as well as professional through journal review, conference presentations, etc.

Clinical:
Faculty member will serve as a General Pediatrician for the Department of Pediatrics.

Other:
Faculty member will take on administrative duties associated with this role.

Required Qualifications: 

• Board certified or board eligible in General Pediatrics
• Experience with clinical care of patients ages birth to 21
• 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

Restricted Position: No

ORP Eligible: No

Rank: Open

Tenure: Ineligible

Months: 12 months

Contact Name: Jewel Jefferson

Contact Email: jewel.jefferson@vcuhealth.org