Physician | Academic Head and Neck Oncologist | Medical Oncology

WVU Medicine

1d • Onsite

About The Position

West Virginia University School of Medicine and the Department of Medical Oncology seek a Head and Neck Oncologist (ranks available: Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor). The successful candidate will be expected to practice in Morgantown, West Virginia. Depending on operational needs, a successful candidate may also be assigned to provide services at additional worksites in West Virginia, Maryland, and Pennsylvania. In such instances, travel would be anticipated and expected to fulfill said duties at these additional sites. The WVU Cancer Institute at the Mary Babb Randolph Cancer Center in Morgantown is expanding its malignant hematology and transplant/cellular therapy services as part of a statewide strategy to enhance access to advanced cancer care. This position offers the opportunity to join a multidisciplinary team focused on the diagnosis and treatment of leukemias, lymphomas, myeloma, and related disorders, with access to autologous and allogeneic transplant, CAR-T therapy, and clinical trials. The successful candidate will have the ability to shape program growth and contribute to academic, clinical, and translational initiatives in a nationally recognized cancer center. The West Virginia University Health System is West Virginia’s largest health system and the state’s largest employer. The System has undergone significant expansion in specialty and sub-specialty care in areas such as cancer, Heart and Vascular, and neuroscience, among many others. The Health System operates West Virginia’s first and only multi-organ transplant center, and opened a new, 150-bed Children’s Hospital in September 2022. Today, the WVU Health System has more than 2,400 licensed beds, 3,900 providers, and nearly 30,000 employees. Anchored by a 700-bed academic medical center in Morgantown, the Health System includes more than 20 member hospitals that collectively serve a multi-state region that includes West Virginia, Western Maryland, Eastern Ohio, and Southwestern Pennsylvania. Morgantown is consistently rated as one of the best small metropolitan areas in the country for both lifestyle and business climate. The area offers the cultural diversity and amenities of a large city in a safe, family-friendly environment. There is also an excellent school system and an abundance of beautiful homes and recreational activities. Morgantown is located just over an hour south of Pittsburgh, PA and three hours from Washington, D.C. and Baltimore, MD.

Requirements

• Candidate must have an MD or DO degree or foreign equivalent and be eligible for state medical license.
• Successful candidates must have completed an Internal Medicine residency program, as well as a Hematology and Medical Oncology fellowship program.
• Successful candidates must be board certified / eligible in Hematology and Medical Oncology.
• All qualifications must be met by the time of appointment.

Responsibilities

• The successful candidate will practice in the areas of Head and Neck Oncology.
• In addition to providing excellent patient care, the successful candidate will also be actively involved in teaching medical students, residents, and fellows.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees