Physician - Thoracic Surgery (WHH)

WVU Medicine

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

West Virginia University School of Medicine and the Department of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery seek a General Thoracic Surgeon (ranks available: Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor). The successful candidate will be expected to practice in Wheeling, WV. 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 successful candidate joins a group of internationally renowned academic thoracic surgeons who are part of the WVU Heart and Vascular Institute and Mary Babb Randolph Cancer Center. Candidates with competency in minimally invasive lung and esophageal surgery should apply. In addition to providing excellent patient care, the successful candidate will also be actively involved in teaching medical students, residents, and fellows.

Requirements

MD or DO degree (or foreign educational equivalent).
Eligible for state medical license.
Completed general surgery residency program.
Completed cardiothoracic surgery fellowship program.
Board-certified or board-eligible in thoracic surgery.
All qualifications must be met by the time of appointment.

Nice To Haves

Competency in minimally invasive lung and esophageal surgery.

Responsibilities

Practice in Wheeling, WV.
Provide services at additional worksites in West Virginia, Maryland, and Pennsylvania, as needed.
Provide excellent patient care.
Actively involved in teaching medical students, residents, and fellows.