What are the responsibilities and job description for the Colorectal Surgeon, Department of Surgery (M67543) position at vcu?
Mission or Goal of Unit: The mission of the Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery is to deliver superior patient care with integrity and kindness while advancing knowledge through research and education. Our vision is to set the standard of excellence for colon and rectal surgery. We focus on advancing science through research and the training of undergraduate and graduate students in our discipline. We are committed to providing our trainees with the clinical and research experiences that prepares them for their professional careers, enhancing diversity among our faculty, staff, and students and serving our community.
At VCU Health Colon and Rectal Surgery, we provide the most comprehensive and advanced care for a wide range of colorectal and anorectal conditions. Our surgeons are double-board-certified in general surgery and colon and rectal surgery, and they have extensive experience in performing robotic and laparoscopic surgery. We also offer a full range of services, including colonoscopy and investigation of pre-malignant conditions.
We understand that colorectal and anorectal diseases can be complex and often require a multidisciplinary approach. That's why we work closely with other healthcare professionals, such as gastroenterologists, medical and radiation oncologists, wound ostomy care specialists, physical therapists, and nutritionists, to provide our patients with the most comprehensive care possible.
We also offer an enhanced recovery program to help our patients recover from surgery more quickly and comfortably. This program includes a variety of measures, such as early mobilization, pain management, and nutritional support.
In addition to our clinical services, we are also actively involved in clinical and basic science research. We are committed to developing new and innovative treatments for colorectal and anorectal diseases. We also offer access to clinical trials to our patients with various anorectal disease such as inflammatory bowel disease and cancer diagnoses.
Chief Purpose of this position: The Department of Surgery at VCU/VCU Health System is recruiting for an open rank, part-time faculty position in colon and rectal surgery. The faculty member will work closely with GI on inflammatory bowel disease; partner with Massey Cancer Center in colon-rectal/anal malignancies; help expand services to community clinics; and participate in a pelvic floor disorder multi-disciplinary practice. The faculty member will also support the division with teaching responsibilities at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
Position Responsibilities:
Teaching
Faculty member will have teaching responsibilities in all areas of colon & rectal surgery as well as applied anatomy and physiology.
Research
Although this position has no specific assigned
research responsibilities, reasonable scholarly activities such as
publications, presentations at national meetings, and participation in
appropriate academic organizations, are expected.
Clinical
Duties will include clinical responsibilities in all areas of colon and rectal surgery to include the provision of call coverage proportional to the clinical FTE.
Service
Faculty member will serve on departmental and/or university committees as necessary, as well as in a professional capacity in their field, e.g., reviewer, conference organizer, etc.
Required Qualifications:
- Must be board certified/board eligible in general surgery
- Completion of a fellowship in colorectal surgery
- Commitment to laboratory and/or clinical research is required
- Experience teaching residents and medical students
- Demonstrated experience working in and fostering a diverse faculty, staff, and student environment or a commitment to do so
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in robotic surgery
ORP Eligibility: No
