Medical Director of Non-Invasive Cardiovascular Imaging Pediatric Cardiology #F61640
Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) and Children's Hospital of Richmond at VCU (CHoR) are seeking a Medical Director of non-invasive Cardiovascular imaging to join our growing Division. This is a perfect position for the candidate that thrives in an environment that focuses on teamwork, collaboration and dedication to patients, families and each other. The candidate should have advanced training in non-invasive imaging (cMRI and CT preferred) while possessing professional, clinical, and leadership skills.
Pediatric Cardiology is a growing division with 9 Physicians, 3 Nurse Practioners and an active, vibrant fellowship led by their new Division Chief, Dr. Christopher Snyder. All aspects of pediatric cardiology are currently located within the VCU Health System including cardiac surgery, diagnostic and interventional catheterization, fetal, electrophysiology and basic science research. With respect to non-invasive imaging, the division currently performs fetal, transthoracic, and transesophageal, as well as cMRI and CT scan. We have 7 sonographers that are on a personal career ladder programs for internal advancement.
The Children's Hospital of Richmond at VCU is a large, multi-specialty hospital that serves as a tertiary and quaternary care center for the children and families of central Virginia. CHoR at VCU is ranked among the nation's top children's hospitals by US News and World Report. It is Virginia's only level 1 pediatric trauma center. CHoR offers a wide range of children's health services including a busy emergency service and primary care on top of all pediatric subspecialties from birth to transplant and trauma. On track to open in April of 2023, the new children's tower brings 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. In addition, a brand-new pediatric cardiology procedure suite is being added to allow for diagnostic and interventional catheterizations, electrophysiology studies, device implantations, and cardiac sedated imaging. This new Pediatric Tower will allow for the CHoR physician to provide the best possible care close to home for kids and families across the Commonwealth of Virginia.
Children's Hospital at VCU is also excited to welcome Dr. Christopher Snyder, MD, as its new Division Chief of Pediatric Cardiology. Dr. Snyder, is an internationally recognized leader in academic pediatric cardiology and embodies our tri-part mission in his work to care, educate and innovate. CHoR has also begun a Congenital Cardiac Collaborative with the University of Virginia and their cardiovascular surgeon, Dr. Jay Gangemi, with its focus on patient care, quality and safety, research, and education. This collaborative's goal is to firmly establish two campuses of excellence under the umbrella of one program.
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 being the 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 in an ideal location close to the beach, the mountains and Washington DC with easy airline access to all the big cities in the northeast.
Candidates should have demonstrated experience leading others in an environment that fosters a diverse faculty, staff and learning environment with a firm commitment to continue as a faculty at VCU.
A. Required
- Board Eligible or Certified in Pediatrics and Cardiology
- Experience with clinical care of patients with congenital cardiac disease
- Experience with education of patients, family members, the community, and learners
- A strong desire to perform clinical or basic science research
- Excellent leadership skills
- Demonstrated experience working in and fostering a diverse faculty, staff, and student environment or commitment to do so as a faculty member at VCU
B. Preferred
- Leadership of a diverse group of individuals
- Exceptional skills in Pediatric Non-Invasive Imaging