Section Chief in Pediatric Cardiology

About the role

The Department of Pediatrics, Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University in Augusta, Georgia is actively seeking a Section Chief of Pediatric Cardiology at the faculty rank of Professor to serve in a full-time position as a board-certified Pediatric Cardiologist and Section Chief for the Division of Pediatric Cardiology.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical care for pediatric patient population, to include satellite locations, and in both outpatient and inpatient setting. Clinical care would include but is not limited to the diagnosis and treatment of a wide range of disorders, consultations, acute care, ordering and interpreting lab results, developing treatment plans, patient/family education and various procedures. Maintain and ensure that relevant patient records are properly updated. Share week day and weekend emergent/after-hours call coverage.
• As Division Chief, the position will be responsible for reviewing workload policy annually with the entire time, reviewing specific metrics for workload for division, clarifying expectations for number of clinics/weeks on service/weekends/nights, etc, clarifying wRVU expectations/benchmark based on FTE, discussing expectations for presence when not on service and when to request leave, outline leave request timing process and management of absences for sick leave/back-up/make-up, and reviewing completion of medical records policy and expectations.
• Provide mentorship, clinical supervision and consultation to fellows/residents/medical students/staff at AU and develop a more in-depth educational experience for trainees in pediatric cardiology; Provide training to fellows/residents/medical students/staff at AU/AUMC in pediatric cardiology through didactics; Achieve and maintain teaching scores at or above the department mean.
• As Division Chief, the position will discuss interest in teaching/goals/opportunities, share or direct faculty to view summary of teaching opportunities, explain need for discussion/approval from Division Chief and Chair if taking on a role that requires dedicated FTE, review teaching evaluations and opportunities for faculty development if below mean.
• The Division Chief is responsible for reinforcing the expectation to meet with Vice Chair for Research, encouraging faculty to obtain grants if wanting dedicated FTE, encouraging travel grants for presenting, encouraging attendance at regional/national meetings, encouraging collaborative projects with other divisions/depts./institutions.

Qualifications

• MD, DO or equivalent. Candidate shall have completed an ACGME-approved residency program in pediatrics and fellowship in Pediatric Cardiology. Candidate should be board-certified in pediatrics and board-certified in Pediatric Cardiology. In addition to being eligible for medical licensure in the state of Georgia, obtain a federal DEA and be CPR certified.
• Professor- Senior level career faculty member with at least five years at the rank of Associate Professor or comparable training, background, and experience.

Skills

• Ability to provide clinical care for pediatric patient population.
• Ability to provide mentorship, clinical supervision and consultation to fellows/residents/medical students/staff.
• Ability to teach and develop educational experience for trainees in pediatric cardiology.
• Ability to manage workload and workload expectations.
• Ability to participate in research and grant writing.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, 13 paid holidays, vacation leave, sick leave, generous retirement plans, tuition waiver, wellness options, and much more!

Pay

This position is fiscal year based and works year-round. The intended work commitment or full-time equivalent (FTE) for this position is 1.0 and considered full-time. Professor- Salary and compensation is commensurate with education, experience, and achievements. The salary is subject to availability of funds.

Schedule

This position is fiscal year based and works year-round.