Division Chief of Pediatric Pulmonology and Sleep Medicine, Department of Pediatrics (F71540)

Mission or Goal of Unit:

The Pediatric Pulmonology Clinic in the VCU Department of Pediatrics is the only specialty group in Central Virginia dedicated to the evaluation and ongoing treatment of all pediatric pulmonary diseases and the only accredited cystic fibrosis center and sleep lab in the region. Specialists provide in-depth clinical evaluation, diagnostic testing and ongoing treatment for pediatric patients who have chronic pulmonary problems such as asthma and cystic fibrosis. Because the care of pulmonary patients is complex and multifaceted, the staff and faculty train medical students and residents to work closely with primary care physicians who will have a continuing role in addressing the day-to-day health needs, while a specialty team works to address the unique needs of children with lung problems. There is a commitment to community partnerships to advance care, education, and community outreach for common pulmonary problems, such as asthma.

Chief Purpose of this position:

The Children’s Hospital of Richmond (CHOR) at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) is conducting a national search for its next Chief of the Division of Pediatric Pulmonary and Sleep Medicine. We are looking for either a physician scientist or a clinician-educator at the Associate or full Professor rank. The candidate will direct a division of 8 physician pulmonologists and sleep medicine physicians. Responsibilities will include mentorship and career development for members of the division, developing successful outreach and regional programs, sustaining a nationally recognized research program, and fostering a culture of excellence in teaching and clinical care.

The candidate with energy, imagination, and vision will assume leadership of a superior academic pulmonary and sleep division that provides clinical coverage within a Pediatric Medical Center. Our division is undergoing significant dynamic growth and has active externally funded bench, translational, clinical, and epidemiological research and Quality Improvement programs. The Division includes a fellowship program, high functioning CF center (part of the CFF Therapeutic Development Network, Success with Therapies Research Consortium, and CF Learning Network), community asthma program, sleep program, and collaborates in multidisciplinary aerodigestive, chronic vent, neuromuscular, and sickle cell programs.

Position Responsibilities:

Teaching
Faculty member will have teaching responsibilities in the area of Pediatric Pulmonology and Sleep Medicine. Faculty will provide guidance and mentorship to Medical Students, Residents, Chief Residents, and Fellows when applicable.

Research
Faculty member will be expected to obtain funding from an external granting agency such as the NIH, AHRQ or foundational granting agencies such as the CF foundation or equivalent. Faculty member will be expected to develop a scholarly/research portfolio with evidence of multi-disciplinary applications and external funding appropriate to complement and expand existing expertise in the department.

Service
Faculty member will serve on departmental or School of Medicine level committees when appropriate, as well as provide professional service through journal review, conference presentations, etc.

Clinical
Faculty member will serve as a leader, role model, and physician in Pediatric Pulmonology and Sleep Medicine for the Department of Pediatrics.

Administrative
Faculty will take on leadership and administrative duties associated with the role of Division Chair.

Required Qualifications:

• MD/DO
• Residency training in Pediatrics
• Fellowship training in Pediatric Pulmonary medicine
• Eligible for VA medical license
• Board certified in Pediatric Pulmonology
• 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:

• Teaching experience at the undergraduate or graduate level in a related discipline
• Track record of external funding
• Administrative experience
• Experience successfully mentoring junior colleagues and trainees in all parts of the academic mission