General Dermatologist (M67612)

General Dermatologist (M67612)
VCU Health - South Hill, VA

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Mission or Goal of Unit:
To provide the highest quality care to patients with skin disorders in an atmosphere of compassion and caring and to contribute exceptional dermatologists and dermatologic surgeons to the physician workforce.

Chief Purpose of this position: 
The chief purpose of this position is to provide high quality, clinical dermatology care to adult and pediatric patients, educate the next generation of clinical dermatological physicians and contribute to the research portfolio of the the Department of Dermatology.

Position Responsibilities: 
Teaching
Faculty member will have teaching responsibilities to include supervision of residents and medical students. He/she will be expected to participate in Grand Rounds presentations and may choose to speak in other forums on the medical campus.

Research
Faculty member should be aware of the Department’s expectation of publishing and should seek opportunities to become involved in clinical research projects.

Service
Faculty member will be expected to embrace the Department’s commitment to the University goals and missions through volunteering for various administrative functions (e.g., participation on committees). Further, faculty member may choose to pursue service interests in national dermatologic organizations.

Clinical
Faculty member will provide clinical treatment to patients, either with or without residents, six to eight clinical sessions per week (one week=ten sessions).

Required Qualifications: 

• Hold or be eligible to obtain a medical license in Virginia
• Board Certified/Board Eligible
• Demonstrated experience working in and fostering a diverse faculty, staff, and student environment or commitment to do so as a faculty member at VCU

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Current or previous experience in an academic setting, teaching both residents and medical students
• Engagement in ongoing scholarly activity.

Virginia Commonwealth University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action institution providing access to education and employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, political affiliation, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or disability.

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VCU Health Community Memorial Hospital is dedicated to being the leader in health services for the south-central region of Virginia and portions of northern North Carolina. We offer quality, state-of-the-art healthcare in a convenient, friendly setting, a fact that is born out by our high patient satisfaction scores.

VCU Health CMH is a state of the art facility, opened in 2017, which includes the opening of a labor and delivery unit.  CMH also provides a wide array of in-patient services, including acute care and long-term care along with many outpatient programs such as home health, hospice and many others. Since our inception, we have grown to be one of the area’s largest employers with approximately 800 employees, 200+ volunteers and 85 physicians, representing 30 medical specialties, on staff.

The new 166,700 square foot technologically-advanced facility features 70 private patient rooms and baths, including 10 intensive-coronary care rooms, four LDRP’s (single room obstetrical care) and bariatric rooms that are specially equipped with ceiling mounted lifts to ensure patient and staff safety.

The facility includes three operating room suites, a cesarean section suite, and a 16 bay emergency department.

The hospital has a permanent cardiac catheterization lab to provide the most advanced cardiac care in the region and a full complement of diagnostic services including MRI, CT, nuclear medicine, cardiac, vascular and pulmonary studies.  With the new hospital, obstetrics also return to the region.

VCU Health Community Memorial Hospital is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

South Hill, Virginia, is a small town located in the southern part of the state, close to both Lake Gaston and Kerr Lake. With more than 1,000 feet of combined shoreline, these lakes provide residents with ample opportunities for boating, fishing, water sports, camping, hiking, and cycling. South Hill has a population of 4,000 residents and is known for its scenic landscapes and small-town charm. But don’t let its size fool you—the area is home to multiple golf courses, parks, and museums, as well as the Colonial Center for the Performing Arts, one of the few remaining vaudeville theaters in America. The town also hosts weekly farmers markets and the Southern Virginia Makers Market. This tight-knit town offers its residents a low cost of living, beautiful views, and true community.