PRN Pulmonology Provider, Pediatrics, M67319

Mission or Goal of Unit: 

Children’s Hospital of Richmond of the Virginia Commonwealth University Health System has committed itself to transforming the Division of Pediatric Pulmonology and Sleep Medicine into a model academic unit devoted to excellence in clinical care, teaching, and clinical, translational, and basic research.

Chief Purpose of this position: 

The Division of Pediatric Pulmonary and Sleep Medicine at the Children’s Hospital of Richmond at VCU is seeking an individual interested in a part time position and contribute to Pediatric Pulmonology’s program success. Candidates should be eager to join and augment a superior academic pulmonary and sleep division that provides clinical coverage within a Pediatric Medical Center that has recently experienced significant dynamic growth within a new inpatient hospital which opened in April of 2023.

Position Responsibilities: 

• Clinical: Faculty member will maintain a practice in Pediatric Pulmonology, both in the outpatient and inpatient setting.  Will work weekends.
• Teaching: Faculty member will have teaching responsibilities in the area of Pediatric Pulmonology and Sleep Medicine. Faculty member will provide teaching and mentorship to Medical Students, Residents, and Fellows. 
• Research: Research aspirations are encouraged but not required; support for these activities will depend upon prior accomplishments and potential. 
• Service: Faculty member will serve on departmental or School of Medicine committees when appropriate, as well in a professional capacity in their field, e.g.: reviewer, conference organizer, etc. 

Required Qualifications: 

• Board certified or board eligible in Pediatric Pulmonology
• Training in Pediatric Pulmonology
• Experience with clinical care of patients ages birth to 21
• Experience with education of house staff, medical students, and others
• 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: 

• Previous experience in an academic medical center
• Research focus and/or external funding
• Demonstrated excellent teaching skills

Position Type: Clinical
Full time equivalent: 0.20 FTE
Tenure: Ineligible
Rank: Open
Months: 12
Department: SOM/Pediatrics

Salary: 53760

ORP Eligible:  No 

Contact Information:
Contact Name: Erin Flexon
Contact Email: erin.flexon@vcuhealth.org