Description

Virginia Commonwealth University Health System seeks a General Surgeon for a junior to mid-level,term, non-tenure track faculty position to provide support at the General Surgery practice in the VCU Health Tappahannock Hospital. The facility is a 30-bed hospital in Tappahannock, Virginia. The faculty member will part of and support the Section of Community General Surgery at VCU Health Tappahannock Hospital with teaching responsibilities at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Position Responsibilities:

Clinical
The primary clinical responsibility will be in the care of the general surgery patients at VCU Health Tappahannock Hospital, and possibly in other VCUHS clinics and operative locations. They will be responsible for the development of an active general surgery practice, with the support of the Division and Department’s leadership.

Teaching
The faculty member will have teaching responsibilities as a part of their role. Oversight oftrainees as well as instruction in General Surgery and applied anatomy and physiology.

Research
Faculty member may participate in research activities and/or collaborate with others on research projects and endeavors

Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) School of Medicine is a premier academic medical center located in Richmond, Virginia. Accounting for almost half of VCU’s sponsored research, the School of Medicine is internationally recognized for patient care and education. Virginia Commonwealth University is an equal opportunity employer.

Unit: School Of Medicine

Department/Division/Section: Department of Surgery, Division of Bariatric and Gastrointestinal Surgery, Section of Community General Surgery

Mission or Goal of Unit:

The mission of the Department of Surgery is the pursuit of excellence in surgical care through constant innovation and education and to provide every patient with the best care. This position will reside in the Section of Community General Surgery under the Division of Bariatric and Gastrointestinal surgery.

To apply please visit: 

https://vcujobs.com/jobs/general-surgeon-tappahannock-hospital-department-of-surgery-m68144-mcv-main-campus-virginia-united-states

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

Board Certification or Eligibility in General Surgery
Commitment to teaching and education of medical students and other trainees
Ability to work in a complex matrixed environment with a high emotional intelligence
Demonstrated 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

Preferred Qualifications

Teaching experience at the undergraduate or graduate level.
Experience with Community and Minimally Invasive General Surgery and Upper and Lower Gastrointestinal Endoscopy