Pediatric Hospital Medicine, Department of Pediatrics (F65730)
Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VA
Full-time
Nursing
Posted on May 29, 2023
Mission or Goal of Unit:
The Division of Pediatric Hospital Medicine provides direct pediatric patient care and partners with other pediatric medical and surgical specialists to enhance the care of children with acute or chronic diseases or those with special health care needs. Pediatric Hospital Medicine plays an integral role in the Department of Pediatrics' educational programs (medical student, resident, fellow and ancillary staff). The division engages in quality and safety initiatives via independent study and hospital committee work. The division is essential to furthering the strategic mission and goals of CHoR at VCU and VCU Health (VCUH).
Chief Purpose of this position:
CHoR at VCU has a commitment to provide quality patient care and service excellence. Pediatric Hospital Medicine proposes a continuation of the in-hospital faculty presence to provide direct clinical care, enhanced clinical education and enhanced patient quality & safety with continued supervision of emergency situations (Rapid Response Team activations, Sepsis alerts and huddles).
Position Responsibilities:
Teaching
Physician will provide teaching and mentorship to medical students, residents and fellows when applicable. Physician will provide education to ancillary staff as needed.Service
Physician will serve on hospital or departmental (CHoR or VCUH) committees when appropriate, and engage in professional activities through journal review, conference presentations and national organization committee work.Clinical
Physician will provide clinical service as a Pediatric Hospitalist for the Department of Pediatrics of CHoR based at CHoR. Will work the requisite number of days, evenings, night (from home) and weekends as designated by the Chief of the Division to be necessary to maintain clinical coverage of the pediatric acute care service.
Required Qualifications:
- Board certified/eligible in pediatrics or internal medicine-pediatrics
- Eligible for medical licensure in Virginia
- Eligible for Drug Enforcement Agency registration
- Eligible for full medical staff privileges at VCU Health System
- Demonstrated experience working in, collaborating, and fostering a diverse staff, residents, fellows and students through an engaged and emotionally safe approach
- Demonstrated experience in the provision of care to diverse populations, equality in service and respectful inclusivity of culture
- Two or more years of clinical experience in pediatric hospital medicine
- Prior leadership experience or program development in pediatric hospital medicine
- Prior quality improvement initiative development
- Prior research experience-clinical with manuscript publication
- Certification in Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
Full time equivalent: 100
Tenure: Open
Rank: Open
Months: 12
Department: SOM/Pediatrics
Salary: Commensurate
ORP Eligible: Yes
Contact Information:
Contact Name: Jewel Jefferson
Contact Email: jewel.jefferson@vcuhealth.org
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