Director of Pediatric Imaging & Section Chief, Radiology/SOM (F56310)
Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VA
Full-time
Health Care Provider
Posted on April 12, 2024
Mission or Goal of Unit: The mission of the Department of Radiology is to create a world-class department by providing optimal care in a patient-centered environment, providing sub-specialty expertise, providing top quality imaging and therapeutic procedures, and to advance medical education and research, with a vision to create a department that is recognized as top tier nationally and internationally.
Chief Purpose of this position: The Department of Radiology at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU), in conjunction with the Children's Hospital of Richmond (CHoR), is currently seeking a leader in the field of Pediatric Radiology to serve as the Director & Section Chief of Pediatric Imaging, joining our existing group of 4 Pediatric Radiologists, all of whom have either attained their Certificates of Additional Qualification from the American Board of Radiology or are eligible to do so.
This full-time pediatric radiology position will provide specialized diagnostic radiology – pediatric imaging interpretation, including CT, MRI, US, fluoroscopy, and radiographs excluding interventional radiology and nuclear medicine, with the use of state-of-the-art equipment. They will also train residents within the large, highly productive academic radiology department.
Position Responsibilities:
Teaching – Provide training to medical students, residents and fellows, who rotate through the Department of Radiology.
Research- Continue to promote professional relationships with all Pediatric sub-specialties to foster interdisciplinary research.
Service – Time and effort is expected to be devoted to academic service-related activities. This shall include college, school, and departmental committee work, professional growth, and other such assignments.
Clinical – Provide high quality sub-specialized imaging interpretations for assigned modalities in support of the referring physicians and patients of the VCUHS. Responsibilities include all facets of pediatric radiology (conventional radiographs, CT, MR, US, and fluoroscopy).
Leadership - Provide leadership for the Pediatric Imaging Section in the role of Section Chief. Activities include but are not limited to: optimization of clinical service, provision of mentorship to junior faculty, and collaboration with General Pediatrics and the Pediatric sub-specialties.
Required Qualifications:
- ABR certification or documentation of passing core component of the ABR examination
- Fellowship trained in Pediatric Radiology
- Experience as a pediatric radiologist in a high-volume Radiology department
- Candidates must have leadership ability and dedication to our tripartite mission of patient-centered care, education, and research. In addition, candidates will demonstrate and unwavering commitment to clinical excellence, patient safety, innovation, and education
- Candidates must have a current license to practice medicine in Virginia or the ability to qualify for licensure
- Candidates must 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
- Must be eligible for permanent employment in the USA
- Earned or eligible to earn Certificate of Additional Qualifications from the American Board of Radiology.
- Special interest or skills in acute care imaging and oncology, a plus but not required.
Full time equivalent: 100
Tenure: Ineligible
Rank: Open
Months: 12
Department: SOM Department of Radiology
Salary: Commensurate
ORP Eligible: Yes
Contact Information:
Contact Name: Sherry Elliott
Contact Email: sherry.elliott@vcuhealth.org
Contact Phone: (804)828-8262
