Type: Full-Time
Posted: 12/04/2025
Category: Physicians
Department: Emergency Medicine – School of Medicine
Position Overview
The Department of Emergency Medicine is seeking a dedicated physician to provide high-quality care within the Pediatric Emergency Medicine division during overnight shifts. This role offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic academic medical environment, contribute to resident and medical student education, and support departmental excellence through clinical service, collaboration, and participation in quality initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide direct care to pediatric emergency patients during overnight shifts
- Supervise and teach emergency medicine residents, pediatric residents, and medical students
- Participate in departmental quality improvement initiatives and committee activities
- Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes
- Maintain accurate and timely medical documentation
- Attend department meetings, educational conferences, and training sessions
- Assist with trauma resuscitations and critical care stabilization
- Provide consultations to other hospital departments as needed
Required Qualifications
- MD or DO degree from an accredited institution
- Board certification in Emergency Medicine or Pediatric Emergency Medicine
- Current Virginia medical license or eligibility to obtain one
- Current BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications
- Completion of an accredited Emergency Medicine or Pediatric Emergency Medicine residency
- Demonstrated ability to work in and promote an environment of respect, professionalism, and civility with individuals from diverse backgrounds—or a commitment to doing so as a VCU employee
Preferred Qualifications
- Fellowship training in Pediatric Emergency Medicine
- Experience within an academic medical center
- Proficiency with electronic medical records
- Research experience or publications
- Prior teaching experience with residents or medical students
Rank and Tenure
- Rank: Open
- Tenure: Ineligible
Contact Information
Sharlene Shannon
Email:
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This position is listed as full time and onsite.