Physician - Surgery, Cardiothoracic

Additional Job Description:

West Virginia University School of Medicine and the WVU Heart& Vascular Institute 's Department of Cardiovascular andThoracic Surgery are actively recruiting a board certified/eligiblecardiothoracic surgeon (ranks available Professor, AssociateProfessor, Assistant Professor) with a specialty interest in AdultCardiac Surgery. The candidate will practice in Morgantown,WV.

Depending on operational needs, a successful candidate may also beassigned to provide services at additional worksites in WestVirginia, Maryland, and Pennsylvania. In such instances, travelwould be anticipated and expected to fulfill said duties at theseadditional sites.

Duties: The successful candidate will practice in the area ofcardiothoracic surgery. In addition to providing excellent patientcare, the successful candidate will also be actively involved inteaching medical students, residents, and fellows.

Qualifications: Candidate must have an MD or DO degree or foreignequivalent and be eligible for state medical license. Successfulcandidate must have completed a general surgery residency program,as well as a cardiothoracic surgery fellowship program. Successfulcandidates must be board eligible/certified in cardiothoracicsurgery. All qualifications must be met by the time ofappointment.

At the WVU Heart & Vascular Institute, you’ll join a renownedteam of surgeons, medical and interventional cardiologists,radiologists, vascular specialists, and others making anextraordinary difference in the lives of patients not only locally,but across our entire state. Ours is a collaborative atmospherethat allows you to practice advanced medicine in a highlysatisfying academic environment. Our mission is to provide the bestpossible heart and vascular care for our patients. We do so byrecruiting some of the finest physicians from across the country –men and women who are often recognized leaders in their specialtyor subspecialty; investing heavily in new technology; practicing –and frequently developing – the latest techniques in heart andvascular care; and placing the highest emphasis on achieving greatquality outcomes. While this position may be based in Morgantown,the WVU Heart Institute operates several satellite clinics wherebyall section faculty have the opportunity to participate at thediscretion of the department.

The West Virginia University Health System is West Virginia’slargest health system and the state’s largest employer. With 2,000licensed beds and 2,000 active medical staff, the Health Systemincludes 16 hospitals, including a 675-bed academic medical centerin Morgantown, West Virginia; seven community hospitals; and eightcritical access hospitals. The Health System also manages fivehospitals and is building a new 150-bed Children’s Hospital on itsmain medical campus. To learn more, visit WVUMedicine.org.

Morgantown is consistently rated as one of the best smallmetropolitan areas in the country for both lifestyle and businessclimate. The area offers the cultural diversity and amenities of alarge city in a safe, family-friendly environment. There is also anexcellent school system and an abundance of beautiful homes andrecreational activities. Morgantown is located just over an hoursouth of Pittsburgh, PA and three hours from Washington, D.C. andBaltimore, MD.

WVU & UHA are AA/EO employer –Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran – and WVU is the recipient of anNSF 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

Equal Opportunity Employer

University Health Associates and its subsidiaries (collectively\"UHA\") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with allapplicable federal, state, and local fair employment practiceslaws. UHA strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discriminationagainst employees, applicants, or any other covered persons becauseof race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry,ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation,and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability,citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformedservices, genetic information, or any other characteristicprotected under applicable federal, state, or local law. All UHAemployees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited fromengaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to allterms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to,hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits,and termination of employment.