Job Details

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: sharlene.shannon@vcuhealth.org