Description

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.
• Supported by 3 nurse practitioners, 2 psychologists, 3 dietitians, 5 nurse care coordinators, physical and occupational therapy, and 2 social workers.
• ACGME-accredited fellowship program with three fellows in training.
• Collaborative relationships with Pediatric Surgery, Pediatric Radiology, Transplant Surgery, and adult Gastroenterology.
  
  

Institution Highlights:

• UVA Health is a renowned academic medical center and health system.
• Includes a Level 1 trauma center, NCI-designated comprehensive cancer center, Level IV NICU, and Comprehensive Stroke Center.
• UVA Children’s Hospital is ranked No. 1 in Virginia with national rankings in multiple pediatric specialties by U.S. News & World Report.
• The UVA School of Medicine is recognized for its outstanding research, backed by over $230 million in annual grant funding.
  
  

Research and Education:

• Active clinical research enterprise with multiple clinical research offices and investigational pharmacies.
• Prepares future medical leaders through quality clinical care, advanced medical research, and integrity-driven education.
  
  

Diversity and Inclusion:

• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in healthcare and training.
• Recognized with the Health Professions Higher Education Excellence in Diversity Award for ten consecutive years.
• Named a Health Equality Leader by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation.
  
  
  

The University of Virginia, including the UVA Health System which represents the UVA Medical Center, Schools of Medicine and Nursing, UVA Physicians Group and the Claude Moore Health Sciences Library, are fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff.  We believe diversity is excellence expressing itself through every person's perspective and lived experience.  We are equal opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, and family medical or genetic information.

For more information and to apply, please reach out to provider recruiter, Jennifer Stover, GZN2DA@uvahealth.org