Academic Gastroenterology Physician

WVU; Morgantown (WV); On-site; USD 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading health system as an Academic Gastroenterology Physician, where you will provide exceptional patient care and engage in teaching future medical professionals. This role offers the chance to work in a supportive academic environment, with access to advanced facilities and a diverse patient population. Experience the vibrant community of Morgantown, known for its quality of life and recreational opportunities. This position not only allows you to build your legacy in medicine but also to make a significant impact in the lives of patients and students alike. Embrace this opportunity to grow professionally while contributing to a culture of excellence.

Qualifications

• Candidates must have an MD or DO degree and be board eligible/certified in gastroenterology.
• Experience in teaching medical students and residents is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent patient care in gastroenterology and hepatology.
• Actively involved in teaching medical students and residents.

Skills

Patient Care

Teaching

Gastroenterology

Hepatology

Education

MD or DO degree

Internal Medicine Residency

Gastroenterology Fellowship

Job description

Academic Gastroenterology Physician

Location: Ruby Memorial Hospital (WVUH), Fairmont Medical Center

Time Type: Full Time

Posted On: Posted 2 Days Ago

Job Requisition ID: JR25-03639

Welcome!

We’re excited you’re considering an opportunity with us! To apply to this position and be considered, click the Apply button located above this message and complete the application in full. Below, you’ll find important information about this position.

The West Virginia University Health System, the state’s largest health system and largest private employer, comprises 18 hospitals throughout the state and bordering states. In addition, it includes five institutes, as well as providing management services for other local hospitals through affiliate agreements.

Whether you are caring for our patients at one of the critical access hospitals, community sites, regional or academic medical centers, we are all one WVU Health System.

Additional Job Description:

West Virginia University School of Medicine and the Department of Medicine seek Gastroenterologists (ranks available: Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor). Successful candidates will be expected to practice in Morgantown, WV and Fairmont, WV.

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

Qualifications: Candidates must have an MD or DO degree or foreign equivalent and be eligible for state medical license. Candidates must have completed an accredited internal medicine residency program and gastroenterology fellowship and be board eligible/board certified in gastroenterology and hepatology. All qualifications must be met by the time of appointment.

The GI and Hepatology service line of professionals offers a complete range of diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, treats a medically diverse population, and has exposure to clinically challenging cases. We have a new and expanding endoscopy center including state-of-the-art suites for advanced procedures and ERCPs, as well as close access to adjacent specialty clinics.

Tremendous institutional support for academic pursuits, particularly pertaining to chronic viral hepatitis and inflammatory bowel disease, is available. We offer treatment to those in West Virginia as well as patients from five border states.

There is a culture of professionalism and cooperation within the Department of Medicine. The growing Section of Digestive Diseases offers opportunities to build and design programs within a large referral academic center.

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.

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 an excellent school system, 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, visit Gastroenterology & Hepatology | School of Medicine | West Virginia University (wvu.edu) and apply online at https://wvumedicine.org/careers/. For additional information, please contact Joe Lombardi, Physician Recruiter, at [e-mail].

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.

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Shift: Exempt

Company: UHA University Health Associates

Cost Center: 8062 UHA Medicine GI and Hepatology

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.