Academic-Physician Gastroenterology

WVU Medicine; Morgantown (WV); On-site; USD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Institutional support for academic pursuits

Opportunity for program design and development

Job summary

A leading academic medical center located in Morgantown, WV is seeking skilled Gastroenterologists at various professorial levels. The focus is on clinical practice in gastroenterology and hepatology, with responsibilities including comprehensive patient care, advanced diagnostic procedures, and teaching opportunities for medical trainees. Applicants must be MD/DO or equivalent with relevant residency and fellowship training. The role offers a supportive academic environment and a chance to engage in impactful research.

Qualifications

• Eligibility for a West Virginia medical license required.
• Board eligible or certified in gastroenterology and hepatology.
• All qualifications must be met by the appointment date.
• All qualifications must be met by the date of appointment.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive patient care in gastroenterology and hepatology.
• Perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, including endoscopy.
• Teach medical students, residents, and fellows in gastrointestinal medicine.
• Participate in research and academic activities in gastroenterology.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team in the GI service line.

Skills

Patient care in gastroenterology

Diagnostic procedures (endoscopy, ERCP)

Teaching medical students

Research in chronic viral hepatitis

Team collaboration

Education

MD, DO, or foreign equivalent

Completion of an internal medicine residency

Completion of a gastroenterology fellowship

Board eligibility or board certified in gastroenterology and hepatology

Job description

Overview

West Virginia University School of Medicine and the Department of Medicine are seeking Gastroenterologists at the Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor levels to practice in Morgantown and Fairmont, WV. The position focuses on clinical practice in gastroenterology and hepatology, as well as teaching and academic involvement.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive patient care in gastroenterology and hepatology.
• Perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, including endoscopy, ERCP, and advanced therapeutic techniques.
• Teach medical students, residents, and fellows in all aspects of gastrointestinal medicine.
• Participate in research and academic activities, particularly in chronic viral hepatitis and inflammatory bowel disease.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team within the GI and Hepatology service line.

Qualifications

• MD, DO, or foreign equivalent with eligibility for a West Virginia medical license.
• Completion of an accredited internal medicine residency and a gastroenterology fellowship.
• Board eligible or board certified in gastroenterology and hepatology.
• All qualifications must be met by the date of appointment.

Benefits and Environment

The GI and Hepatology team offers a full range of diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, including a newly expanding endoscopy center and advanced procedure suites. Institutional support is strong for academic pursuits in chronic viral hepatitis and inflammatory bowel disease. The department values professionalism, cooperation, and opportunities to build and design programs within a large referral academic center.

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