Pediatric Infectious Disease, Department of Pediatrics, SOM (F51980)

Mission or Goal of Unit:

The mission of the Division of Pediatric Infectious Diseases is to provide superior subspecialty clinical care to the children of Central Virginia, to provide outstanding training in infectious diseases for medical students, residents and subspecialty fellows, and to generate new knowledge through both clinical and basic science research projects.

Chief Purpose of this position:

The Division of Infectious Disease is seeking applicants for a pediatric infectious disease physician to provide clinical care to patients with all types of infectious processes in both the inpatient and outpatient settings. Responsibilities will include inpatient and outpatient consultations for children with complex, chronic, recurrent or particularly difficult to treat infectious disease patients.

Position Responsibilities:

Teaching
Faculty member will have teaching responsibilities and 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
Provides inpatient and outpatient consultation for pediatric patients. Provides consultation for review of antibiotic, antiviral, or antifungal therapies, including assistance in drug monitoring for toxicities and side effects for both inpatient and home health services. Provides consultation for physicians and other pediatric medical professionals who need assistance and advice with infections disease issues pertinent to their patients. Collaborates on epidemiologic issues in the health care setting as well as in the community.

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

Required Qualifications:

• Board certified or board eligible in pediatric infectious diseases
• Experience with clinical care of patients
• Experience in an academic medical center
• Demonstrated experience working in and fostering an environment of respect, professionalism, and civility with a population of faculty, staff, and students from various backgrounds and experiences, or a commitment to do so as a faculty member at VCU

Preferred Qualifications:

• Clinical or basic science research experience and the ability to apply for and obtain early career awards from the NIH or other funding agencies