Pediatric Infectious Disease, Department of Pediatrics, SOM (F51980)
Apply NowCompany: Virginia Commonwealth University
Location: Richmond, VA 23219
Description:
Mission or Goal of Unit:
The mission of theDivision of Pediatric Infectious Diseases is to provide superior subspecialtyclinical care to the children of Central Virginia, to provide outstandingtraining in infectious diseases for medical students, residents andsubspecialty fellows, and to generate new knowledge through both clinical andbasic science research projects.
Chief Purpose of this position:
TheDivision of Infectious Disease is seeking applicants for a pediatric infectious disease physician to provide clinical care to patients with alltypes of infectious processes in both the inpatient and outpatient settings. Responsibilities will include inpatient and outpatient consultations for children with complex, chronic, recurrent or particularly difficult to treat infectious disease patients.
Position Responsibilities:
TeachingFaculty member will have teachingresponsibilities and will provide teaching and mentorship tomedical students, Residents, Chief Residents, and Fellows when applicable.
Research
Faculty member will have working knowledge inresearch methods and be able to participate in clinical, translational, andoutcomes research.
Service
Faculty member will serve on departmental orSchool of Medicine level committees when appropriate, and engage inprofessional activities through journal review, conference presentations, etc.
Clinical
Provides inpatient and outpatient consultation for pediatric patients. Provides consultation for review of antibiotic, antiviral, or antifungal therapies, including assistance in drug monitoring for toxicities and side effects for both inpatient and home health services. Provides consultation for physicians and other pediatric medical professionals who need assistance and advice with infections disease issues pertinent to their patients. Collaborates on epidemiologic issues in the health care setting as well as in the community.
Other
Faculty member willtake on administrative duties associated with this role.
Required Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
Position Type: Clinical
Full time equivalent: 100
Tenure: Open
Rank: Open
Months: 12
Department:SOM/Pediatrics
Salary: Commensurate
ORP Eligible: YES
Contact Information:
Contact Name: Erin Flexon
Contact Email:
The mission of theDivision of Pediatric Infectious Diseases is to provide superior subspecialtyclinical care to the children of Central Virginia, to provide outstandingtraining in infectious diseases for medical students, residents andsubspecialty fellows, and to generate new knowledge through both clinical andbasic science research projects.
Chief Purpose of this position:
TheDivision of Infectious Disease is seeking applicants for a pediatric infectious disease physician to provide clinical care to patients with alltypes of infectious processes in both the inpatient and outpatient settings. Responsibilities will include inpatient and outpatient consultations for children with complex, chronic, recurrent or particularly difficult to treat infectious disease patients.
Position Responsibilities:
TeachingFaculty member will have teachingresponsibilities and will provide teaching and mentorship tomedical students, Residents, Chief Residents, and Fellows when applicable.
Research
Faculty member will have working knowledge inresearch methods and be able to participate in clinical, translational, andoutcomes research.
Service
Faculty member will serve on departmental orSchool of Medicine level committees when appropriate, and engage inprofessional activities through journal review, conference presentations, etc.
Clinical
Provides inpatient and outpatient consultation for pediatric patients. Provides consultation for review of antibiotic, antiviral, or antifungal therapies, including assistance in drug monitoring for toxicities and side effects for both inpatient and home health services. Provides consultation for physicians and other pediatric medical professionals who need assistance and advice with infections disease issues pertinent to their patients. Collaborates on epidemiologic issues in the health care setting as well as in the community.
Other
Faculty member willtake on administrative duties associated with this role.
Required Qualifications:
- Board certified or board eligible in pediatric infectious diseases
- Experience with clinical care of patients
- Experience in an academic medical center
- Demonstrated experience working in and fostering a diverse faculty, staff, and student environment or commitment to do so as a faculty member at VCU
Preferred Qualifications:
- Clinical or basic science research experience and the ability to apply for and obtain early career awards from the NIH or other funding agencies
Position Type: Clinical
Full time equivalent: 100
Tenure: Open
Rank: Open
Months: 12
Department:SOM/Pediatrics
Salary: Commensurate
ORP Eligible: YES
Contact Information:
Contact Name: Erin Flexon
Contact Email: