Division Chief of Pediatric Nephrology and Rheumatology, Department of Pediatrics (F71550)

Mission or Goal of Unit: The Children’s Hospital of Richmond and the Pediatric Nephrology Division at Virginia Commonwealth University is committed to excellence in clinical care, teaching and clinical, translational and basic research. Our Division has been named among the Best Children's Hospital Nephrology programs in the country by US News & World Report for multiple years.

Chief Purpose of this position: We are seeking a physician, physician scientist or clinician-educator to lead our nationally ranked, award winning Division of Pediatric Nephrology as their Division Chief. This open rank, open tenure status position will provide a mix of direct clinical care, clinical administrative and QA/QI activities, didactic and bedside teaching for students, residents and fellows, and pursuit of a plan of academic efforts that may include research or other activities that meet the needs of the unit and the individual.

Position Responsibilities:

• Teaching: Faculty member will have teaching responsibilities. Faculty member will provide teaching and mentorship to medical students, Residents, Chief Residents, and Fellows when applicable.
• Research: Faculty member will be encouraged to engage in research and be able to participate in clinical, translational, and outcomes research.
• Service: Faculty member will serve on departmental or School of Medicine level committees when appropriate, and engage in professional activities through journal review, conference presentations, etc.
• Clinical: Faculty member will serve as a leader and in the Department of Pediatric Nephrology for the Department of Pediatrics. Will work weekends and take call as necessary.
• Administrative: Faculty member will lead the Division of Pediatric Nephrology and assume all administrative duties associated with this Division Chief role to achieve our clinical, educational and research missions.

Required Qualifications:

• Board certified in pediatrics
• Board certified or board eligible in pediatric nephrology
• Experience with clinical care of patients
• Experience in an academic medical center
• Demonstrated experience working in and fostering a diverse faculty, staff, and student environment or commitment to do so as a faculty member at VCU

ORP Eligible: Yes