Pediatric Bone Marrow Transplant Physician - SOM - Pediatrics - F60670

Benefits: All full-time university staff and faculty are eligible for VCU’s robust benefits package that includes comprehensive health benefits, paid annual and holiday leave granted up front, generous tuition benefits, retirement planning and savings options, tax-deferred annuity and cash match programs, employee discounts, well-being resources, abundant opportunities for career development and advancement, and more.

Unit: School of Medicine

Department: Pediatrics

Mission or Goal of Unit: The Division of Pediatric Hematology, Oncology and Stem Cell Transplantation at the Children’s Hospital of Richmond of the Virginia Commonwealth University Health System has committed itself to transforming the division into a model academic unit devoted to excellence in clinical care, teaching, and clinical, translational, and basic research.

Chief Purpose of this position: We invite candidates to apply for our bone marrow transplant physician position. The Pediatric Transplant and Cellular Therapy (CIT) role will provide support the division in its continuity of care for new and existing patients. The division and CHoR are part of the NCI-designated Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center. Currently, the division is the only facility providing pediatric stem cell transplantation in Virginia. CHoR is a qualified treatment center for gene therapy for hemoglobinopathies and CAR-T therapy to pediatric patients. The CIT section consists of a multi-disciplinary team and works closely with the adult CIT program headed by Dr. John McCarty. Additionally, the division offers a Pediatric Hematology-Oncology fellowship with support for a fourth year.

Position Responsibilities:

• TEACHING: Faculty member will have teaching responsibilities in the area of Pediatric Hematology and Oncology. Faculty member will provide teaching and mentorship to medical students, residents, and Fellows when applicable.
• RESEARCH: Faculty member will have working knowledge in basic research methods and be able to participate in clinical, translational, and outcomes research that division may play an active role in pursuing.
• SERVICE: Faculty member will serve on departmental, hospital, or School of Medicine level committees when appropriate, as well as professional activities through journal review, conference presentations, etc.
• CLINICAL: Faculty member will serve as a pediatric bone marrow transplant physician for the Department of Pediatrics in the Division of Pediatric Hematology Oncology.

Required Qualifications:

• Board certified or board eligible in Pediatric Hematology/Oncology
• Demonstrated ability to work in and foster an environment of respect, professionalism, and civility with a population of faculty, staff, and students from all backgrounds and experiences, or a commitment to do so as a faculty member at VCU

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Previous experience in an academic medical center
• BMT fellowship training or experience preferred

Salary Range: Commensurate

FLSA Exemption Status: Exempt

Restricted Position: No

ORP Eligible: Yes

Rank: Open

Tenure: Open

Months: 12 months

Contact Information:
Contact Name: Jewel Jefferson
Contact Email: jewel.jefferson@vcuhealth.org