Physician- Psychiatry, Sharpe Hospital

WVU Medicine • Weston, WV

1d • Onsite

About The Position

West Virginia University School of Medicine and the Department of Behavioral Medicine and Psychiatry seek a Psychiatrist at the Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor rank to practice at Sharpe Hospital in Weston, West Virginia. The physician will provide psychiatric patient care and actively teach medical students and residents.

William R. Sharpe, Jr. Hospital is a 150-bed, fully accredited state psychiatric hospital that treats involuntarily committed adults with a variety of diagnoses and has a forensic psychiatry program. Its professional staff are full-time faculty members of the WVU School of Medicine. Sharpe Hospital is an active training site for psychiatry residents, forensic fellows, medical students, and students in other disciplines. The position includes dedicated time for research and teaching and has no call duty.

The position is with University Health Associates. The hospital is located in Weston, West Virginia, about an hour south of Morgantown and accessible from Interstate 79. The posting describes the region as offering outdoor recreation, golf, history, arts and culture, and nearby Bridgeport amenities.

Requirements

• MD or DO degree; foreign educational equivalent accepted.
• Eligible for a West Virginia state medical license.
• Completion of a psychiatry residency program.
• Board-certified or board-eligible in psychiatry.
• All qualifications must be met by the time of appointment.

Responsibilities

• Practice in the area of psychiatry at Sharpe Hospital.
• Provide excellent patient care.
• Actively teach medical students and residents.

Benefits

• Regionally competitive salary.
• Excellent benefits.
• Dedicated time for research and teaching.
• No call duty.

What This Job Offers

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