Orthopaedic Non-Operative Sports Medicine Physician | Orthopaedic Surgery | SOM | M89455

Orthopaedic Non‑Operative Sports Medicine Physician

Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine is a premier academic medical center located in Richmond. The School of Medicine is internationally recognized for patient care and education and is an equal opportunity employer.

School of Medicine

Orthopedic Surgery

Our vision is to be the premier orthopaedic provider in central Virginia. We aim to provide superb clinical care, educate the next generation of orthopaedic surgeons, and expand the orthopaedic knowledge base through research and evidence‑based patient care, with a focus on non‑operative sports medicine services for the health system.

Directly care for patients in the orthopaedic non‑operative sports medicine service line. Improve quality and efficiency at VCU Health System, provide prompt high‑quality care, and mentor residents, fellows, and faculty. Collaborate with hospital staff and other departments to provide multidisciplinary care.

Staff inpatient services with learners (medical students, interns, residents). Use contemporary adult learning methods, demonstrate effective teaching skills, and complete learner evaluations in a timely manner.

Participate in clinical and administrative research, including performance improvement initiatives or externally funded investigations. Serve as principal or co‑investigator and maintain scholarship consistent with academic rank.

Work with institutional staff and administration to attain VCU Health System’s strategic objectives, including patient safety, satisfaction, public perception, and fiscal health.

Manage patients presenting through the orthopaedic non‑operative sports medicine service, co‑manage patients on other services, triage ED patients requiring admission, and provide coverage 24/7. Comply with institutional policies for credentialing, documentation, and billing, and collaborate effectively with the inter‑professional team.

Ensure compliance with all regulatory and reimbursement requirements.

• M.D. degree and appropriate certification/eligibility for orthopaedic non‑operative sports medicine.
• Successfully completed an accredited fellowship in orthopaedic non‑operative sports medicine.
• Record of scholarly publication in peer‑review journals.
• Demonstrated teamwork and effective communication (verbal and written).
• Experience managing complex orthopaedic non‑operative sports medicine cases and competence in standard inpatient procedures.
• Solid understanding of the orthopaedic non‑operative sports medicine role and interest in teaching and growth in academia.
• Commitment to fostering professionalism, civility, and respect within the diverse faculty, staff, and student population.

• Interest in furthering the research, scholarly, and academic missions of the group.

Commensurate with experience

Exempt

No

No

Other

Open

Ineligible

12 months

Name:
Ashley Krauss
Email: ashley.krauss