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Unit: School of Medicine

Department: Pediatrics

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 of Pediatric Allergy and Immunology at the Children’s Hospital of Richmond at Virginia Commonwealth University (CHOR at VCU) is recruiting for a non-tenure eligible physician to participate in clinical, teaching and research activities. The Division currently has 3 clinical faculty, 2 advanced practice provider, a nurse coordinator and a nurse navigator. Providers see patients at the downtown Children’s Pavilion and travel to outlaying community clinics. Additionally, the division has an active ACGME approved fellowship program in coordination with the Department of Internal Medicine.

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: Faculty member will have working knowledge in research methods and be able to participate in clinical, translational, and outcomes research.
• 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: Faculty member will serve as a pediatric allergy and immunology physician for the Department of Pediatrics in the Division of Pediatric Allergy and Immunology. The division provides clinical care to both inpatient and outpatient arenas.
• Other: Faculty member will take on administrative duties associated with this role.

Qualifications:

Required

• Board-certified in Pediatrics/Internal Medicine
• Board-certified or board-eligible in Allergy and Immunology
• Experience with clinical care of patients
• Experience in an academic medical center
• 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

Preferred

• Research experience/interest

Salary Range: Commensurate

FLSA Exemption Status: Exempt

Restricted Position: No

ORP Eligible: Yes

Rank: Open

Tenure: Open

Months: 12 months

Contact Information:
Contact Name: Erin Flexon
Contact Email: erin.flexon@vcuhealth.org