Division Director - Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition, Department of Pediatrics

Job Title: Division Director of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition

Location: Charlottesville, VA

Institution: University of Virginia School of Medicine

Position Overview:

• Lead and manage the Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition.
• Tenure-eligible position based on candidate credentials.
• Pediatric gastroenterologists at the rank of Associate or Full Professor are encouraged to apply.

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate and enhance all clinical, academic, and research activities of the Division.
• Create and implement the vision and goals for the Division in alignment with the Department of Pediatrics and UVA Health Children's strategic plans.
• Oversee all divisional faculty, providing professional and personal development opportunities.
• Ensure high-quality innovative training and support research activities.
• Model a culture of inquiry to ensure active engagement in quality improvement, scholarly excellence, and innovation.
• Actively participate in clinical service and role model patient- and family-centered clinical excellence.

Administrative Responsibilities:

• Create an environment of excellence that supports positive patient outcomes.
• Oversee the division’s clinical, academic, and research missions.
• Foster collaborative relationships with colleagues across various departments and institutions.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Established academic pediatric gastroenterologist with strong leadership skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to UVA's ASPIRE values.
• Active research program and a track record of innovation in clinical practice.

Division Highlights:

• Top-ranked Gastroenterology and Gastrointestinal Surgery program in Virginia.
• Team includes 10 faculty members with national expertise in various pediatric GI subspecialties.
• Provides comprehensive pediatric gastroenterology care, including 7,000 outpatient visits and 1,500 procedures annually.

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