National Search for a Dynamic Division Chief, Pediatric Nephrology - East Coast

Chief, Pediatric Nephrology with Ranked Children’s Hospital

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The selected Chief will be charged with:

• Leading the Division of Pediatric Nephrology assuming all administrative duties associated with this Division Chief role to achieve our clinical, educational and research missions.
• Evaluate the clinical platform to effectively plan for clinical growth and strategic expansion specific to outreach.
• Create opportunities and pathways for research and scholarly production for faculty members who have interest.
• Effectively recruit high quality nephrologists to join the faculty and work with departmental leaders to develop retention strategies for all faculty.
• Work closely with leaders in education to identify residents who demonstrate the appropriate skills and interests that may be fostered as future nephrology fellows.
• Serve as the nephrology lead, collaborating with a strong multi-disciplinary pediatric renal transplant team.

Programmatic strengths include:

• Cohesive and respectful team. Each physician and NP described the division as a “family”. Wellness and work-life balance has been prioritized creating an outstanding culture.
• The Nephrology division sees a combined 6500 inpatient and outpatient visits per year, with both an inpatient primary nephrology as well as a consultative nephrology service. 
• The division houses a busy end-stage renal disease program including dialysis and transplantation, as well as procedures including acute dialysis (PD, HD and CRRT) and renal biopsies.
• The division has an active ACGME approved fellowship program, and an active clinical research program with involvement in the Pediatric Nephrology Research Consortium (PNRC), the ASN, ASPN, IPNA and IPTA.
• The Adult VCU nephrology division is eager to collaborate and support the new chief in both clinical and research areas. Dr. Gupta, the Chair of adult nephrology, is a dynamic and very positive individual who would be an excellent person for candidates to meet during on-site visits.
• The division is very well-staffed and supported by experienced advanced practices providers as well as registered nurses. Clinical competency and excellence is demonstrated by low patient wait times and a very good volume.
• VCU’s new, state-of-the-art Children’s Tower (opened in April 2023) centralized inpatient, emergency/trauma, and outpatient care under one roof. The new 9 story tower houses 72 private rooms; an emergency department; expanded child life services; family amenities; new operating rooms and all forms of advance imaging (CT/MRI) and is currently in the process of building out two additional floors.

Candidate Qualifications:

• Board certified in General Pediatrics
• Board certified or board eligible in Pediatric Nephrology
• Leadership experience in an academic medical center
• Demonstrated experience working in and fostering a diverse faculty, staff, and student environment, or commitment to do so as a faculty member and leader at VCU. 
• At least 5 years of educational leadership experience with house-staff or medical students
• A leader who can advocate and negotiate in a productive way for the division and patients and develop stronger relationships with administration and other physician leaders.
• A highly collegial and generous leader with strong interpersonal skills.
• Preferred: Experience in fostering scholarly production with success in clinical, translational or outcomes research.