Transplant Nephrologist - Internal Medicine | Nephrology - M89923

Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) School of Medicine is a premier academic medical center located in the heart of Richmond. Accounting for almost half of VCU’s sponsored research, the School of Medicine is internationally recognized for patient care and education.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Teaching: Teach fellows, residents and medical students using adult teaching methods that enhance and encourage active learning and ongoing professional development. Complete student, resident and fellows evaluations. Participate in other Nephrology educational activities including resident didactic series, conferences, morning report, Nephrology and Internal Medicine Grand Rounds, and other educational duties assigned by the department and service.
• Research: Participate in clinical and administrative research according to skills, interest and funding. Provide mentoring and supervision of fellows and residents in research and QI initiatives. Opportunities may include performance improvement initiatives or formal extramurally funded investigations, serving as principal investigator or co‑investigator.
• Service: Work with institutional and administrative staff to attain the objectives of Virginia Commonwealth University and VCU Health System, including patient safety, patient satisfaction, maintenance and enhancement of public perception, and fiscal health.
• Clinical: Provide excellent patient care in Transplant Nephrology and focused areas of interest in both inpatient and outpatient settings. May also include coverage of General Nephrology as directed by the Division Chief.
• Other: Comply promptly with billing, documentation, credentialing and other administrative requirements of the department.

Qualifications

• Board certification or eligibility in Nephrology.
• Direct experience in managing complex inpatients and outpatients.
• Completion of an accredited fellowship in general nephrology.
• Interest in teaching and growth in an academic setting.
• Demonstrated ability to work in and foster an environment of respect, professionalism and civility with a diverse faculty, staff, and student population, or a commitment to do so as a faculty member at VCU.

Contact: Rebecca Mullin – Rebecca.Mullin@vcuhealth.org