Physician, Chief of Neuro-Oncology

WVU Medicine

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Neurology in the WVU School of Medicine and the WVU Cancer Institute are jointly seeking a Chief of Neuro-Oncology. This is a unique opportunity for a leader to join a renowned team of aligned providers making an extraordinary difference in the lives of patients not only locally, but across our entire state. The successful candidate will join an active team including neurologists and medical oncologists for collaboration in the areas of patient care, research, and education. This key position represents an outstanding opportunity within our comprehensive, academic-based multi-state healthcare system. The successful candidate will be a creative and dynamic individual with excellent leadership, research, teaching, administrative and communication skills. As well, the individual will work collaboratively with leadership in the development of multi-disciplinary and health system-wide programs. The primary responsibilities of the Chief are to oversee administrative and financial operations for the division, lead growth of new clinical programs, and to define and implement the educational, research/scholarly, and clinical service missions of the division, department, and institute. In this role, you will report directly to the Chair of Neurology.

Requirements

• MD or DO degree or foreign equivalent.
• Eligible for state medical licensure.
• Completed neurology residency program.
• Completed neuro-oncology fellowship program.
• Board certified in neurology and neuro-oncology.
• Evidence of leadership experience and success across clinical, research, and educational domains.
• All qualifications must be met by the time of appointment.

Responsibilities

• Practice in the area of neuro-oncology.
• Provide excellent patient care.
• Be actively involved in teaching medical students, residents, and fellows.
• Oversee administrative and financial operations for the division.
• Lead growth of new clinical programs.
• Define and implement the educational, research/scholarly, and clinical service missions of the division, department, and institute.
• Work with both the Department of Neurology and the Department of Oncology to ensure growth and development of all aspects of the missions of WVU and WVU Medicine.

What This Job Offers

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