Section Chief - Infectious Diseases

Carilion Clinic, a leading healthcare provider in

Southwest Virginia, is seeking applicants for the position of Chief

of the Section of Infectious Diseases in the department of

Medicine. This leadership role offers a unique opportunity to shape

the future of infectious disease care, research, and education

within a vibrant academic medical center. The Section Chief of

Infectious Diseases will receive an academic appointment at the

Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine, with faculty rank

commensurate with qualifications and experience.

We are looking for a dynamic, growth-focused

Infectious Diseases leader with excellent clinical experience,

proven academic interest, and great vision and creativity. Our

program provides comprehensive Infectious Diseases services to a

diverse patient mix in a tertiary care, Level 1 trauma center. An

integrated Carilion Children’s Hospital is on campus. There are

active programs in Hospital Epidemiology, Antimicrobial

Stewardship, and Outpatient Antibiotic Therapy.

Carilion Clinic is a progressive leader in American healthcare

dedicated to improving outcomes and enhancing value for every

patient, while advancing the quality of care through medical

education and research in partnership with Virginia Tech and the

Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at Virginia Tech Carilion

(VTC). Carilion Clinic is a multi-specialty, not-for-profit

healthcare organization based in Roanoke, Virginia. Carilion Clinic

operates 7 hospitals, 264 outpatient clinics, and employs more than

850 physicians representing more than 75 specialties, along with

340 residents and fellows in 30 ACGME programs in affiliation with

Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine. We collaborate closely

with our Infectious Diseases colleagues at the nearby Salem

Veterans Administration Medical Center (VAMC) on educational and

research endeavors.

Our Infectious Diseases

fellowship program has a 100% first-time board pass rate for our

fellows, and we work closely with our pharmacy colleagues who host

a top-notch Infectious Diseases Pharmacy residency program. Our

outpatient clinic offers a full range of services that include a

Ryan White funded HIV clinic, Hepatitis C clinic, OPAT clinic, and

a successful Travel clinic.

Responsibilities : Provide strategic

leadership for the Infectious Diseases Section, fostering a culture

of excellence in clinical care, research, and education.

Oversee the clinical

operations of the Infectious Diseases Section, ensuring the

delivery of high-quality, patient-centered care to our diverse

patient population.

Mentor and support a multidisciplinary team of clinicians,

educators and researchers, promoting professional growth and

development.

Collaborate

with colleagues at the Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine

and Virginia Tech to advance research initiatives and educational

programs in infectious diseases.

Engage in academic

activities, including teaching medical students, residents, and

fellows, and contributing to scholarly research and publication.

Roanoke is a metro area of 300,000, located

at the southern tip of Virginia's spectacularly beautiful

Shenandoah Valley surrounded by the Blue Ridge Mountains and close

to the 22,000-acre Smith Mountain Lake. The area offers sensational

outdoor activities but also a surprising array of cultural

activities from fine dining to multiple musical venues and

playhouses, to symphonies and ballets. Travel is very accessible

through the Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport and daily Amtrak

train service to Union Station, D.C. and beyond from downtown

Roanoke. The weather features mild winters, an abundance of sun,

and extended springs and autumns. The region is home to top-notch

schools and Universities and has been coined "the best kept secret

in the East."

Qualifications

Medical degree from a recognized accredited

university and eligibility to obtain an independent license to

practice Medicine in the Commonwealth of Virginia.

Board certification in Infectious Disease

with demonstrated expertise in clinical care and research.

Proven track record of leadership in

administration, research, and education, with a commitment to

excellence.

Prior experience in an academic

medical center or teaching hospital setting is preferred.

Physician leadership experience with emphasis

on team-building; development of integrated collaborative models of

care, education, and research; and managing people and programs

Carilion Clinic is an Equal

Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer :

Minorities / Females / Protected Veterans / Individuals with

Disabilities / Sexual Orientation / Gender Identity are encouraged to

apply.