Academic Physician- MSK Infectious Disease

Infectious Disease Society; Morgantown (WV); On-site; USD 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

West Virginia University School of Medicine seeks an Infectious Diseases physician for an academic position in Morgantown, WV. The role involves clinical practice, teaching responsibilities, and participation in research, offering a chance to contribute to patient care and education within a leading health system. Ideal candidates must possess an MD or DO and relevant training in infectious diseases.

Benefits

Opportunity for teaching awards

Work with a diverse and skilled faculty

Qualifications

• Must be board certified/eligible in Infectious Diseases.
• Eligible for state medical license by appointment.
• Diverse expertise in health care epidemiology and musculoskeletal infections valuable.

Responsibilities

• Perform ID inpatient, outpatient, and telehealth services.
• Support and expand Musculoskeletal ID consult service.
• Teach medical students, residents, and fellows.

Skills

Clinical patient care

Teaching

Scholarly activities

Education

MD or DO degree or foreign equivalent

Completion of Internal Medicine Residency

Completion of Infectious Diseases Fellowship

Job description

West Virginia University School of Medicine and the Department of Medicineseek an Infectious Diseases physician (ranks available: Assistant Professor or Associate Professor or Professor). The successful candidate will be expected to practice in Morgantown, WV.

Duties: The successful candidate will practice in the area of adult Infectious Diseases (ID). Clinical responsibilities will include a mix of ID inpatient, outpatient and telehealth service. An important component of this position is helping to support and expand our Musculoskeletal ID consult service and also follow up in outpatient combined ID/Orthopedic clinic. In addition to providing excellent patient care, the successful candidate will also be actively involved in teaching medical students, residents, and fellows.Candidate will also be expected to participate in scholarly activities.

The ID Division has 14 faculty with diverse expertise, skills, and experience. We also have excellent APPs who work closely with ID faculty and fellows. The ID Division is recognized for valuable contributions to all our missions, education, service and scholarship. Many faculty have won teaching awards not only locally and regionally but also nationally. Areas of expertise/focus include health care epidemiology, musculoskeletal infections, HIV/AIDS, hepatitis B, C, Antimicrobial Stewardship, Transplant ID, OPAT, and COpAT. ID Division has an active fellowship program with 100% ID Board pass rate.

Qualifications: Candidate must have an MD or DO degree or foreign equivalent and be eligible for state medical license. Successful candidate must have completed an Internal Medicine Residency Program as well as infectious diseases fellowship program. Successful candidates must be board certified/eligible in infectious diseases. All qualifications must be met by the time of appointment.

WVU Medicine is West Virginia University’s affiliated health system, West Virginia’s largest private employer, and a national leader in patient safety and quality. The WVU Health System is comprised of a network of 25 hospitals and their affiliated clinics, anchored by its flagship hospital, J.W Ruby Memorial in Morgantown, an 881-bed academic medical center that offers tertiary and quaternary care. The WVU Medicine System, has more than 35,000 employees; 4,000 clinicians; and serves hundreds of thousands of people annually from across the region and the nation with more than 4.5 million patient visits annually. We invite you to view this video and reach out today to learn why our physician’s believeWVU Medicine is Like No Other!

Build your legacy as you serve, teach, learn and make a difference from day one. Please apply online athttps://wvumedicine.org/careers/.

For additional information, please contact Joe Lombardi, Senior Physician Recruiter [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.

Contact Information

For additional information, please contact Joe Lombardi, Senior Physician Recruiter [e-mail].