Physician-Orthopaedics, Hand Surgery

WVU Medicine • Morgantown, WV

13d • Onsite

About The Position

West Virginia University School of Medicine and the Department of Orthopaedics seek a hand surgeon qualified for appointment at the Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor rank. The successful candidate will practice in Morgantown, WV. 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

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

Nice To Haves

• Expertise in all sub-specialty areas of Orthopaedics, including spine, total joint replacement, sports medicine, foot and ankle, hand, pediatrics, trauma, and musculoskeletal oncology.
• Faculty are fellowship trained and respected nationally.

Responsibilities

• Practice in the area of hand surgery.
• Provide excellent patient care.
• Be actively involved in teaching medical students, residents, and fellows.
• Use a multidisciplinary approach to the treatment and education of patients.

Benefits

• West Virginia University & University Health Associates are an AA/EO employer - Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran - and WVU is the recipient of an NSF ADVANCE award for gender equity.

What This Job Offers

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