Division Chief of Pediatric Hospital Medicine - Children's Hospital of Richmond

Company: Academic Pediatric Association
Location: Richmond
Posted on: May 26, 2025

Job Description:

Division Chief of Pediatric Hospital Medicine - Children's Hospital of RichmondChildren's Hospital of Richmond at VCU Health SystemThe Division of Hospital Medicine works in partnership with other pediatric medical and surgical specialists to provide direct pediatric patient care for children with acute or chronic diseases and those with special health care needs. Pediatric Hospital Medicine plays an integral role in the Department of Pediatrics' educational programs (medical students, residents, fellows and ancillary staff). The division engages in quality and safety initiatives via independent study and hospital committee work. The division is essential to furthering the strategic mission and goals of CHoR and VCU Health System (VCUHS).The Children's Hospital of Richmond (CHoR) at Virginia Commonwealth University is currently seeking an academic faculty member to serve as the Chief of the Division of Pediatric Hospital Medicine (PHM).The Department of Pediatrics proposes the continuation of the PHM directorship with a focus on the provision of the highest quality patient care, service excellence, faculty development, enhanced clinical education to medical students, residents, PHM fellows and ancillary staff.The division chief PHM is appointed by and reports directly to the Chair of Pediatrics, works closely with other Division Chiefs and Vice Chairs in the Department and CHoR. The division chief is the clinical, operational and academic leader of the division's faculty and staff that provide inpatient care for hospitalized children across the health system.With the recent addition of our new CHoR Tower (48 private rooms for acute care), acute care patient volumes (PHM and medical surgical) have risen by upwards of 50% in the past years, there has been/is planned for an expansion of service lines (sedation services on acute care units, coverage of specialty patients, co-management with surgical teams) with further planned expansion of acute care beds to 72 in 2026 (requiring more faculty and advanced practice providers (APP).The division is a mix of senior (2), mid-career (4) and junior faculty (3). The PHM chief is responsible in fostering a collegial culture amongst the PHM faculty and sponsoring their mentorship and career development.Responsibilities1. TEACHING
A PHM physician will provide teaching and mentorship to medical students, residents and PHM fellows (didactic and bedside) when applicable. PHM fellowship program has 2 fellows total (1 per year of 2-year program) and is thriving since inception in 2015. The physician will provide education to ancillary staff as needed.
In addition, the PHM division chief oversees the scholarly activity of the PHM faculty that includes provision of education and mentorship to trainees.2. SERVICE
The PHM division chief will serve on hospital or departmental (CHoR or VCUH) committees when appropriate, and engage in professional activities through journal review, conference presentations and national organization committee work.
The PHM division chief leads collaborative efforts within CHoR and the VCU Health (VCUH) system to ensure that the highest quality patient care if provided in a professional, culturally competent manner, partnering with leadership to ensure this extends throughout the health systems with mindfulness toward resource allocation and healthcare expenditures.3. CLINICAL (Anticipate 0.75 Full Time Equivalent effort)
The physician will provide clinical service as a Pediatric Hospitalist for the Department of Pediatrics of CHoR based at CHoR. Will work the requisite number of in hospital days, evenings, weekends and provide off site/home call as necessary to maintain clinical coverage of the acute care pediatric units.4. ADMINISTRATIVE (Anticipate 0.25 FTE effort)
A PHM Physician will take on administrative duties associated with the role including:
--- attendance and participation at PHM staff meetings.
--- attendance and participation PHM fellowship conferences.
--- participation in PHM fellowship interview process.
--- Attendance at Department Faculty Meetings.
--- Attendance at VCU School of Medicine Faculty Meetings.
--- Attendance at Medical College of Virginia Physician Meetings.The PHM Division Chief will take on further administrative duties associated with the role including:
--- Attendance and participation at Pediatric Division Chiefs meetings (2 per month).
--- Coordination of resources with Pediatric Nursing, Pediatric Medical and Surgical Specialists and ancillary staff.
--- Collaboration with the Chief Medical Officer (CMO) CHoR and associate CMOs CHoR to align clinical services of CHoR at VCU.
--- Collaboration with Vice Chair of Education, Residency Program Director(s) and Medical School Pediatric Clerkship Directors at CHoR to align academic missions with ACUGME and ACGME learners within CHoR at VCU.
--- Foster collaboration with and outreach to Pediatric Providers in the Metro Richmond Region and Commonwealth of Virginia, ensuring seamless transitions of inpatient to outpatient care.QualificationsREQUIRED
--- Candidates must be board certified in pediatrics or internal medicine-pediatrics.
--- Candidates must be Board Certification in Pediatric Hospital Medicine.
--- All candidates must be eligible for medical licensure in Virginia.
--- Drug Enforcement Agency licensure.
--- Credentialing at VCUH is required.
--- 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.
--- Seven or more years of clinical experience in pediatric hospital medicine.
--- Several years of leadership experience or program development in pediatric hospital medicine.
--- Qualification in Rank as Associate Professor or Professor in PediatricsPREFERRED
--- Completion of Pediatric Fellowship training is preferred but not required.
--- Certification in Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS).
--- Prior quality improvement initiative development.
--- Completion of a medical leadership curriculum program.
--- Research focus within pediatric hospital medicineApplication ProcessPlease submit application via the link below:https://vcu.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/7148?c=vcuAbout the OrganizationThe Children's Tower has brought inpatient, emergency/trauma, and outpatient care under one roof. Families will benefit from the consolidation of care under one roof, while maintaining the benefits of being connected to a large urban academic medical center. This new 9 story facility will initially house 72 private rooms; an emergency department; expanded child life services; family amenities; new operating rooms and all forms of advance imaging (CT/MRI) and shelled out floors for future growth. This new Pediatric Tower allows for the CHoR physician to provide the best possible care close to home for kids and families across the Commonwealth of Virginia. CHoR physicians enjoy a collegial work environment with a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits plan. Successful candidates will have demonstrated experience working in and fostering a diverse faculty, staff, and student environment or commitment to do so as a faculty member at VCU.Richmond, the capitol of Virginia, is a diversified, vibrant, and growing city of greater than 1.2 million people. It is loaded with culture (Ballet, Symphony, Fine Arts Museum, Opera), American history, and fine dining, recently ranked as one of the top 10 food cities in America. Richmond is the economic hub of Virginia, home of many Fortune 500 companies including Dominion Energy, CarMax, Westrock and Altria. It is centrally located in the state, has a subtropical climate where one can enjoy all seasons. Due to its ideal location, Richmond is close to the beach, the mountains and Washington DC with easy airline access to all the big cities in the northeast. Find out more about Richmond at www.visitrichmondva.com/ .Volunteer as an awards judge, committee member, SIG chair or Region Chair. The positions available ensure you get the national leadership experience needed to advance your career.
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