Division Chief of Pediatric Endocrinology - F52940 - SOM/Pediatrics

Teaching

The Chief will have teaching responsibilities in the area of Pediatric Endocrinology and provide teaching and mentorship to medical students, residents, chief residents, and fellows when applicable. The Division has fellowship programs in Pediatric Endocrinology and Obesity Medicine. In addition, the Division Chief of Pediatric Endocrinology oversees the scholarly activity of the pediatric endocrinology faculty that includes provision of education and mentorship to trainees.

Service

The Division Chief of Pediatric Endocrinology 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. The Division Chief of Pediatric Endocrinology leads collaborative efforts within CHoR and the VCU Health (VCUH) system to ensure that the highest quality patient care is provided in a professional, culturally competent manner, partnering with leadership to ensure this extends throughout the health systems with mindfulness toward resource allocation and healthcare expenditures.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical service as a Pediatric Endocrinologist for the Department of Pediatrics of CHoR based at CHoR. Will work the requisite number of in hospital days, evenings, weekends and provide off site/home call as necessary to maintain clinical coverage of the pediatric endocrinology outpatient and inpatient services.
• Take on administrative duties associated with the role including: Attendance and participation at division staff and provider meetings, Attendance and participation at fellowship conferences, Participation in fellowship interview process, Attendance at department faculty meetings, Attendance at VCU School of Medicine faculty meetings.
• Foster collaboration with and outreach to pediatric practitioners in the Metro Richmond Region and Commonwealth of Virginia, ensuring seamless care coordination.

Qualifications

• Candidates must be board certified in pediatrics
• Candidates must be board certified in Pediatric Endocrinology
• All candidates must be eligible for medical licensure in Virginia
• Demonstrated clinical experience in pediatric endocrinology
• Demonstrated leadership experience or program development in pediatric endocrinology
• Eligible for an appointment at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor level in Pediatrics
• 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

Benefits

All full-time university staff are eligible for VCU’s robust benefits package that includes comprehensive health benefits, paid annual and holiday leave granted up front, generous tuition benefits, retirement planning and savings options, tax-deferred annuity and cash match programs, employee discounts, well-being resources, abundant opportunities for career development and advancement, and more.

Contact Information

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