What are the responsibilities and job description for the Orthopaedic Surgeon - Spine (M59944) Orthopaedic Surgery position at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU)?
Mission or Goal of Unit: Our vision is to be the
premier orthopaedic provider in the central Virginia region. Our mission
is to provide superb clinical care to our patients, educate the next generation
of orthopaedic surgeons and expand the orthopaedic knowledge base through basic,
clinical and translational research utilizing excellent, evidence-based,
efficient patient care along with thorough and responsive consultation in orthopaedic
spine services for orthopaedic patients across the health system. Chief Purpose of this position: We are seeking candidates to
directly care for patients in the orthopaedic spine service line. The candidate
will improve quality and efficiency of orthopaedic services at VCU Health
System and provide prompt high-quality orthopaedic spine care. The incumbent
will assist and develop orthopaedic faculty with interest in new technologies,
clinical research and teaching along with mentoring residents and fellows and
working within the hospital system and with other departments to provide multidisciplinary
care for orthopaedic spine patients. Position Responsibilities: Teaching Research Service Clinical Regulatory and Compliance Diversity Required Qualifications: Preferred Qualifications: ORP Eligible: Yes
The candidate will staff inpatient services with learners
including medical students, interns and residents; use contemporary adult
learning methods to promote evidence-based practice; demonstrate effective
teaching skills and continually develop as a teacher for learners at all
levels; complete required evaluations of learners in a timely manner.
The
candidate will participate in clinical and administrative research, according
to skills, interest and funding; research opportunities may include performance
improvement initiatives or formal extramurally funded investigations;
participation may be as principal investigator or co-investigator; maintain a
level of scholarship in Orthopaedic Surgery consistent with academic rank.
The candidate will work with institutional staff and
administration to attain the strategic objectives of VCU Health System,
including patient safety, patient and other customer satisfaction, maintenance
and enhancement of public perception, and fiscal health.
The candidate will admit and manage patients who present
through the orthopaedic spine service, co-management of patients on other
services, triage medicine patient requiring admission in the Emergency
Department and non-medical services and non-VCU hospitals; join colleagues in
assuring coverage 24-hours a day, every day of the year; comply in a timely
manner with all institutional policies for professional work including
credentialing, documentation, billing; work effectively with other members of
the extended inter-professional team.
The candidate will ensure compliance with all regulatory and
regulatory reimbursement requirement.
Demonstrated experience in, or commitment to, working within and fostering an inclusive environment for diverse faculty, staff, and students, in alignment with VCU’s values.
Position Type: MCVP
Full time equivalent: 1.0
Tenure: Ineligible
Rank: Open
Months:
Department:
VCU Health - Orthopaedic Surgery
Salary: Commensurate with experience
Contact Information:
Contact Name: Mario Lacic
Contact Email: Mario.Lacic@vcuhealth.org
Contact Phone:
