Division Director of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition

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.

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