What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sickle Cell Disease Program Medical Director/Leader | F73700 | Department of Internal Medicine SOM position at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU)?
Mission or Goal of Unit: Pursue the Research, Clinical, and Education Missions
of the academic medical center in the areas of Hematology, Oncology, and
Palliative Care. Through bench research,
clinical trials and the rigorous study of prevention and control, our
scientists pursue the many roles of medicine in treating, preventing and
controlling the adverse effects of cancer. Our hallmark activity is translational research, where our physicians
and scientists work to bring laboratory discoveries to the patient bedside as
quickly and safely as possible. Through
our educational programs, our faculty train the next generation of scientists and
physicians to further advance science and practice. Chief Purpose of this position: The VCU School of Medicine Division of Hematology and
Oncology is seeking a Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) Program Medical Director/Leader
to oversee all clinical care of the SCD Program (i.e. IP, OP and
infusion efforts), manage 15-18 staff, participate in governmental
partnerships, relate to SCD programs around the state through the VA Dept of
Health and represent VCU nationally as the SCD Programmatic leader in
respective societal efforts (i.e. The American Society for Hematology, The
Alliance for Sickle Cell Disease Centers, etc.) and maintain a clinical
practice. Position Responsibilities: Teaching | Faculty member will train medical students, residents and fellows. Expected to actively participate in providing
clinical research opportunities to fellows. Research | This faculty member will be responsible for bringing the most innovative
clinical trials in sickle cell disease to VCU and the region utilizing intra
and extramural partnerships. This
position will be expected to establish extramural partnerships with the
ultimate goal of offering the most innovative drugs/treatments in sickle cell
disease to patients at VCU before they are standard of care. Efforts to
obtain funding for your research in areas of focus consistent with the mission
of the School of Medicine and the Department must be demonstrated. In addition, reasonable scholarly activities,
such as publications, presentations at national meetings and participation in
appropriate academic organizations, are expected. Service | It is expected that the faculty member in this role will be
active in decreasing Health Disparities in the community served by VCU. Clinical | Provides care for patients in the outpatient clinic with a focus on sickle
cell disease and attends on the inpatient wards and/or consult service. Administrative | Medical Director, Sickle Cell Program - will oversee all clinical care (i.e. IP, OP and infusion efforts), manage 15-18 staff, participate in governmental partnerships, relate to SCD programs around the state through the VA Dept of Health and represent VCU nationally as the SCD Programmatic leader in respective societal efforts (i.e. The American Society for Hematology, The Alliance for Sickle Cell Disease Centers, etc.). Required Qualifications:
Position Type: Clinical
Full time equivalent: 100
Tenure: Open
Rank: Open
Months: 12
Department:
Department of Internal Medicine | Division of Hematology, Oncology and Palliative Care
ORP Eligible: Yes
Salary: Commensurate
Contact Information:
Contact Name: Renato Martins, M.D., M.P.H.
Contact Email: renato.martins@vcuhealth.org
