Virginia Commonwealth University
PRN Pediatric Infectious Diseases Physician, &
Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, Virginia, United States, 23214
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 outstanding trainingin infectious diseases for medical students, residents and subspecialtyfellows, and to generate new knowledge through both clinical and basic scienceresearch projects.
Chief Purpose of this position:
The Division of Pediatric InfectiousDisease at the Children's Hospital of Richmond at VCU is seeking two individualsinterested in a PRN position and contribute to Pediatric Infectious Disease's programsuccess. Candidates should be eager to join and augment a superior academic infectiousdiseases division that provides clinical coverage within a Pediatric MedicalCenter that has recently experienced significant dynamic growth within a newinpatient hospital which opened in April of 2023.
Position Responsibilities:Teaching: Faculty member will have teachingresponsibilities. Faculty member will provide teaching and mentorship tomedical students, Residents, Chief Residents, and Fellows when applicable.Research: Research aspirations are encouraged but not required;support for these activities will depend upon prior accomplishments andpotential.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: Inpatient consultation for children with suspected infections, or infections that are complex, chronic or recurrent, or particularly difficult to diagnose or treat; Phone consultation for physicians and other pediatric medical professionals who need assistance and advice with infections disease issues pertinent to their patients; 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; Consultation on epidemiologic issues in the health care setting as well as in the community.Required Qualifications:
Board certified or board eligible in Pediatric Infectious DiseasesExperience with clinical care of patientsDemonstrated experience working in and fostering a diverse faculty, staff, and student environment or commitment to do so as a faculty member at VCUPreferred Qualifications:
Previous experience in an academic medical centerDemonstrated excellent teaching skills
Position Type:
ClinicalFull time equivalent:
0.20Tenure:
IneligibleRank:
OpenMonths:
12Department: SOM/Department of Pediatrics
Salary:
Commensurate
Contact Information:Contact Name:
Erin FlexonContact Email:
erin.flexon@vcuhealth.org
The mission of theDivision of Pediatric Infectious Diseases is to provide superior subspecialtyclinical care to the children of Central Virginia, to provide outstanding trainingin infectious diseases for medical students, residents and subspecialtyfellows, and to generate new knowledge through both clinical and basic scienceresearch projects.
Chief Purpose of this position:
The Division of Pediatric InfectiousDisease at the Children's Hospital of Richmond at VCU is seeking two individualsinterested in a PRN position and contribute to Pediatric Infectious Disease's programsuccess. Candidates should be eager to join and augment a superior academic infectiousdiseases division that provides clinical coverage within a Pediatric MedicalCenter that has recently experienced significant dynamic growth within a newinpatient hospital which opened in April of 2023.
Position Responsibilities:Teaching: Faculty member will have teachingresponsibilities. Faculty member will provide teaching and mentorship tomedical students, Residents, Chief Residents, and Fellows when applicable.Research: Research aspirations are encouraged but not required;support for these activities will depend upon prior accomplishments andpotential.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: Inpatient consultation for children with suspected infections, or infections that are complex, chronic or recurrent, or particularly difficult to diagnose or treat; Phone consultation for physicians and other pediatric medical professionals who need assistance and advice with infections disease issues pertinent to their patients; 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; Consultation on epidemiologic issues in the health care setting as well as in the community.Required Qualifications:
Board certified or board eligible in Pediatric Infectious DiseasesExperience with clinical care of patientsDemonstrated experience working in and fostering a diverse faculty, staff, and student environment or commitment to do so as a faculty member at VCUPreferred Qualifications:
Previous experience in an academic medical centerDemonstrated excellent teaching skills
Position Type:
ClinicalFull time equivalent:
0.20Tenure:
IneligibleRank:
OpenMonths:
12Department: SOM/Department of Pediatrics
Salary:
Commensurate
Contact Information:Contact Name:
Erin FlexonContact Email:
erin.flexon@vcuhealth.org