Faculty Physician - Mohs Micrographic Surgeon

WVU Medicine • Westmoreland Hospital, PA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

West Virginia University School of Medicine and the Department of Dermatology seek a Mohs Micrographic Surgeon at the Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor rank. The successful candidate will practice at WVU Medicine Westmoreland Hospital in Greensburg, Pennsylvania. Depending on operational needs, the candidate may also provide services at additional worksites in West Virginia, Maryland, and Pennsylvania, with travel expected to fulfill those duties.

The role focuses on Mohs micrographic surgery and dermatologic oncology, including diagnosis and surgical management of basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, melanoma, and other cutaneous malignancies, as well as reconstruction of post-surgical defects. General and procedural dermatology may be incorporated based on practice needs and candidate interest. The physician will provide patient care and actively teach medical students, residents, and fellows.

This is an opportunity to establish and grow a Mohs surgery practice in Southwestern Pennsylvania, expanding access to skin cancer care for patients in Westmoreland County and the surrounding region. The successful candidate will join the WVU Medicine Department of Dermatology and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, supported by an academic health system.

Requirements

• MD or DO degree, or foreign equivalent.
• Eligible for a Pennsylvania medical license.
• Completion of a Dermatology residency program.
• Completion of an ACGME-accredited Micrographic Surgery and Dermatologic Oncology (MSDO) fellowship program.
• Board certified or board eligible in Dermatology by the American Board of Dermatology.

Nice To Haves

• Board certification or eligibility in Micrographic Surgery and Dermatologic Oncology.
• Interest in incorporating general and procedural dermatology into the practice.

Responsibilities

• Practice Mohs micrographic surgery and dermatologic oncology.
• Diagnose and surgically manage basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, melanoma, and other cutaneous malignancies.
• Reconstruct post-surgical defects.
• Provide general and procedural dermatology services as practice needs and candidate interest allow.
• Provide excellent patient care.
• Teach medical students, residents, and fellows.
• Travel to and provide services at additional worksites in West Virginia, Maryland, and Pennsylvania if assigned based on operational needs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree