Pediatric Allergy and Immunology Physician (M60258)

Mission or Goal of Unit:

The Children’s Hospital of Richmond at the Virginia Commonwealth University Health System has committed itself to transforming the Division of Pediatric Allergy and Immunology 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 Allergy and Immunology at the Children’s Hospital of Richmond at Virginia Commonwealth University (CHOR at VCU) is recruiting for a non-tenure eligible physician to participate in clinical, teaching and research activities. The Division currently has 3 clinical faculty, an advanced practice provider, a nurse coordinator and a nurse navigator. Providers see patients at the downtown Children’s Pavilion and travel to outlaying community clinics. Additionally, the division has an active ACGME approved fellowship program in coordination with the Department of Internal Medicine.

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 have working knowledge in research methods 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 pediatric allergy and immunology physician for the Department of Pediatrics in the Division of Pediatric Allergy and Immunology. The division provides clinical care to both inpatient and outpatient arenas.

Other: Faculty member will take on administrative duties associated with this role.

Required Qualifications:

• Board certified in Pediatrics. Board certified or board eligible in Allergy and Immunology
• 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.