Neurohospitalist Director (F79690)

The mission of the Department of Neurology at VCU is to provide the best patient-centered neurological care in a curious and academically rich environment while supporting the career development and engagement of all team members including faculty, APPs, staff and learners. With more than 50 faculty members, the rapidly growing and dynamic department provides a high level of expertise for the full breadth of neurological conditions affecting adults and children.
The Department of Neurology is seeking a full-time clinical faculty member to serve as the Neurohospitalist Director. Reporting to the Chair of the Department of Neurology, the Director will be responsible for establishing and leading a Neurohospitalist Service that will provide inpatient neurology and neurology consultation services throughout the health system, including the VCU Hospital in Richmond, and teleconsultation services to regional hospitals in South Hill and Tappahannock and an Emergency Room in New Kent.
1. Clinical\nPrimary clinical responsibilities include care of patients in the inpatient setting.\n\n2. Teaching\nThe faculty member will teach medical students, neurology fellows and critical care fellows from other services (e.g. Anesthesiology).\n\n3. Research\nThe Department of Neurology is engaged in clinical and translation research projects. The faculty member will be expected to participate in, and when appropriate lead, clinical research and clinical trials.\n\n4. Service\nFaculty member will serve on departmental, School of Medicine, and/or University committees as necessary, as well as in a professional capacity in their field, e.g. reviewer, conference organizer, etc.
Strategic thinker with strong leadership and interpersonal skills\nAbility to listen and respond to a broad range of perspectives\nMD/DO with residency training at an accredited institution\nEligibility for licensure in Virginia\nBC/BE in Neurology\nAt least 3-5 years experience as a Neurohospitalist\nUnderstanding of, and appreciation for, the three missions of research, education, and clinical care as it applies to inpatient and acute neurological care in the context of academic medicine\nStrategic orientation that looks to collect, analyze, and act on relevant data to make thoughtful and equitable decisions for immediate action and long-term plans in clinical operations and quality initiatives\nDemonstrated ability to work in and foster an environment of respect, professionalism, and civility with a population of faculty, staff, and students from all backgrounds and experiences, or a commitment to do so as a faculty member at VCU