Pediatric - Emergency Medicine Physician

Description Specialization: Pediatric Emergency Medicine Job Summary: We are currently recruiting pediatric emergency medicine physicians to join the pediatric emergency team at Chippenham Hospital in Richmond, Virginia. Our dedicated team of pediatric trained physicians provide 24/7 coverage in the newly built 13-bed pediatric emergency department. Qualified Candidates: * Must be residency trained in emergency medicine or pediatrics fellowship training in pediatric medicine * Virginia licensure or ability to obtain * Must have excellent interpersonal skills to communicate clearly and concisely with all levels of nursing, physicians and administration Incentive/Benefits Package: * Competitive salary * Independent contractor position * Sign-on and relocation incentives available * Paid professional liability insurance with tail coverage About Chippenham Hospital: * 466-acute bed hospital with a Level I trauma provisional accreditation * 135-bed inpatient acute psychiatric hospital for child, adolescent, adult and geriatric admissions * 50-bed ER * 32-bed private medical surgical ICU, 12-bed private cardiovascular ICU integrated with our cardiovascular stepdown unit, 12-bed arrhythmia care unit, 8-bed pediatric ICU * 15 operating rooms with the latest surgical technology available, including robots that are used in thoracic and orthopedic surgeries * 35,000+ annual patient admissions, 95,000+ annual ER visits Richmond is a wonderful place to practice medicine and raise a family. With a metropolitan area population of over a million, Richmond offers a great balance of big city excitement and small town charm. The area abounds with parks, nationally recognized school systems, and innumerable recreation and cultural activities. Richmond is within a two-hour drive of the Atlantic Ocean, Washington, DC and the Blue Ridge Mountains. The cost of living is very reasonable; traffic congestion is minimal.