Physician - Orthopaedic Musculoskeletal Oncologist (Closed)

WVU Medicine • Morgantown, WV

14d • Onsite

About The Position

The West Virginia University School of Medicine, Department of Orthopaedics is seeking a Musculoskeletal Oncologic Clinician/Scientist (ranks available Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor) at the main campus in Morgantown, WV. The successful candidate will practice in the area of musculoskeletal oncology, with a 70% clinical component and 30% research. In addition to providing excellent patient care, the successful candidate will also be actively involved in teaching medical students, residents, and fellows. The focus of the clinical practice is on all orthopaedic cancer care, including primary sarcoma care (pediatric/adult), metastatic disease, bone infections, and complicated amputee care. Opportunity for complicated arthroplasty exists but is not required. WVU Medicine has a multi-institutional sarcoma board that meets twice monthly to discuss cases. Current research initiatives are directed toward translational work in the area of sarcoma using nanotechnology, immunotherapy, and immunodiagnostics. Both basic science and clinical researchers are of interest. The Department of Orthopaedics has approximately 40 full-time faculty in all sub-specialty areas. The WVU Cancer Institute is a top USNWR rated cancer treatment center utilizing multidisciplinary medical teams, latest cancer therapies, sophisticated technologies, and patient-driven research. The West Virginia University Health System is the state's largest health system and largest employer, with significant expansion in specialty and sub-specialty care. It operates West Virginia’s first and only multi-organ transplant center and opened a new, 150-bed Children’s Hospital in September 2022. The Health System has more than 2,400 licensed beds, 3,900 providers, and nearly 30,000 employees, serving a multi-state region.

Requirements

• MD or DO degree or foreign equivalent.
• Eligible for state medical license.
• Completed orthopaedic surgery residency program.
• Completed musculoskeletal oncology fellowship program.
• Board certified / eligible in orthopaedic musculoskeletal oncology.
• All qualifications must be met by the time of appointment.

Nice To Haves

• Opportunity for complicated arthroplasty.

Responsibilities

• Practice in the area of musculoskeletal oncology.
• Provide excellent patient care.
• Be actively involved in teaching medical students, residents, and fellows.
• Focus clinical practice on all orthopaedic cancer care, including primary sarcoma care (pediatric/adult), metastatic disease, bone infections, and complicated amputee care.
• Participate in a multi-institutional sarcoma board.
• Conduct research initiatives in the area of sarcoma using nanotechnology, immunotherapy, and immunodiagnostics.

Benefits

• Excellence in patient care and customer service.
• Multidisciplinary approach to treatment and education.
• Easy access to a full range of specialists.
• Active clinical trials program, pharmaceutical studies, and emerging statewide clinical trials network.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level