SCI Physician (M60500)_Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VA
Full-time
Health Care Provider
Posted on April 17, 2024
Mission or Goal of Unit:
Provide rehabilitation leadership to the Commonwealth of Virginia with the goal of improving the quality of life for individuals with disabilities by maximizing independence in living skills and employment activities through innovative education, evidence-based research and outcome-focused patient care.
Chief Purpose of this position:
The chief purpose of this position is to advance the patient care, research and teaching missions of PM&R through direct patient care in the hospital / clinic, the conduct of clinical research, and training of residents, medical students and other trainees.
Position Responsibilities:
Teaching:
- Assist in the supervision of residents, fellows, and other learners in the environment
- Participate in the orientation of each group of house staff and students to the Rehabilitation program
- Assist in establishing the core curriculum including a list of reading material for house staff and students
- Assist in the evaluation of the house staff and students assigned to the facilities after each rotation
Clinical:
- Primary clinical responsibilities include PM&R inpatient rehab at Sheltering Arms Institute and outpatient at VCU Health
- Primary focus on Spinal Cord Injury medicine
- As appropriate serve as an ex-officio member of committees in the facility, giving guidance and assistance when needed
- Be responsible for the enforcement of the Hospital Medical Staff Bylaws and rules, and regulations
Follow faculty medical staff bylaws
- Report directly to the Vice Chairman for Clinical Practice and meet the needs of the department as defined by the Vice Chair and Department Chairperson
- Ensure that medical records are reviewed to determine appropriate patient care and regulations for all governing agencies
- Be available to contact the responsible attending physician regarding matters of concern related to the care of patients.
- Meet with facility physicians, management staff, and departmental chairpersons to facilitate daily interdepartmental working relationships as requested by the department chair
- Assist the billing professionals in the preparation of appropriate charges for the medical services rendered and in the review of non-reimbursed billings. Meet VCUHS documentation and coding guidelines. Attend required training.
- Assist in the establishment of referral sources for the department
Research:
Participate in research activities of interest to the clinician as well as supporting ongoing and new projects as appropriate in the context of clinical care
Service:
- Participate in university and department committees as requested
- Contribute to the field of Physiatry overall through professional organizations
Other (for instance administrative duties, etc.):
- Represent the department in official meetings as requested
- Attend scheduled Grand Rounds and staff conferences at MCV Campus and lectures upon occasion as requested
- Maintain practice credentials and completion of education as required by hospital, university, and state practice organization
Required Qualifications:
- MD or DO degree or equivalent and board certification in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
- Demonstrated experience working in and fostering a diverse faculty, staff, and student environment or commitment to do so as a faculty member at VCU
- Effective oral and written communication and leadership skills
- Strong clinical and academic credentials
- Demonstrated ability to establish clinical initiatives
- Completion of a Spinal Cord Injury Fellowship
Preferred Qualifications:
- Teaching experience at the resident and medical student level
- Interest and experience in research
Position Type: Clinical
Full time equivalent: 1.0
Tenure: Ineligible
Rank: Open
Months: 12
Department: Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Salary: Commensurate
Contact Information:
Contact Name: Rebecca Green
Contact Email: Rebecca.Green@vcuhealth.org
