Physician - Surgery, Cardiothoracic

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West Virginia University School of Medicine and the WVU Heart & Vascular Institute 's Department of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery are actively recruiting a board certified/eligible cardiothoracic surgeon (ranks available Professor, Associate Professor, Assistant Professor) with a specialty interest in Adult Cardiac Surgery. The candidate will practice in Morgantown, 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.

Duties:
The successful candidate will practice in the area of cardiothoracic surgery. In addition to providing excellent patient care, the successful candidate will also be actively involved in teaching medical students, residents, and fellows.

Qualifications:
Candidate must have an MD or DO degree or foreign equivalent and be eligible for state medical license. Successful candidate must have completed a general surgery residency program, as well as a cardiothoracic surgery fellowship program. Successful candidates must be board eligible/certified in cardiothoracic surgery. All qualifications must be met by the time of appointment.

At the WVU Heart & Vascular Institute, you'll join a renowned team of surgeons, medical and interventional cardiologists, radiologists, vascular specialists, and others making an extraordinary difference in the lives of patients not only locally, but across our entire state. Ours is a collaborative atmosphere that allows you to practice advanced medicine in a highly satisfying academic environment. Our mission is to provide the best possible heart and vascular care for our patients. We do so by recruiting some of the finest physicians from across the country - men and women who are often recognized leaders in their specialty or subspecialty; investing heavily in new technology; practicing - and frequently developing - the latest techniques in heart and vascular care; and placing the highest emphasis on achieving great quality outcomes. While this position may be based in Morgantown, the WVU Heart Institute operates several satellite clinics whereby all section faculty have the opportunity to participate at the discretion of the department.

The West Virginia University Health System is West Virginia's largest health system and the state's largest employer. With 2,000 licensed beds and 2,000 active medical staff, the Health System includes 16 hospitals, including a 675-bed academic medical center in Morgantown, West Virginia; seven community hospitals; and eight critical access hospitals. The Health System also manages five hospitals and is building a new 150-bed Children's Hospital on its main medical campus. To learn more, visit WVUMedicine.org.

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.

Build your legacy as you serve, teach, learn and make a difference from day one. To learn more about the Department visit
/wvumedicine.org/heart/ or submit your CV directly to Erin Mills, Sr. Physician Recruiter, at erin.mills@wvumedicine.org.

WVU & UHA are AA/EO employer - Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran - and WVU is the recipient of an NSF ADVANCE award for gender equity.

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Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Shift:


Exempt/Non-Exempt:

United States of America (Exempt)

Company:

UHA University Health Associates

Cost Center:

124 UHA HVI CVT Surgery

Address:

1 Medical Center Drive

Morgantown

West Virginia

WVU Medicine is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. We value diversity among our workforce and invite applications from all qualified applicants regardless of race, ethnicity, culture, gender, sexual orientation, sexual identity, gender identity and expression, socioeconomic status, language, national origin, religious affiliation, spiritual practice, age, mental and physical ability/disability or Veteran status.