Academic Physician Rheumatologist

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Morgantown (WV); On-site; USD 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. is seeking an Academic Rheumatologist at West Virginia University School of Medicine. The role involves practicing Rheumatology, teaching medical students, and contributing to quality improvement and research.

The successful candidate will be expected to work in Morgantown, WV, and may have opportunities for telemedicine to enhance access for rural populations. Applicants must hold an MD or DO degree and have completed a fellowship in Rheumatology.

Qualifications

• Eligible for state medical license in West Virginia.
• Board eligible/board certified in rheumatology.
• Qualifications must be met by appointment time.

Responsibilities

• Practice full range of outpatient and inpatient Rheumatology.
• Teach in ACGME accredited fellowship program.
• Potential for grant support for career interests.

Skills

Teaching medical students

Patient care in Rheumatology

Quality improvement participation

Education

MD or DO degree

Completed accredited internal medicine residency

Completed rheumatology fellowship

Job description

Additional Job Description

West Virginia University School of Medicine and the Department of Medicine, Section of Rheumatology seeks an Academic Rheumatologist qualified for appointment at the Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor rank. The successful candidate will be expected to practice in Morgantown, WV and/or Fairmont, WV.

Duties

The successful candidate will practice the full range of outpatient and inpatient Rheumatology. In addition to providing excellent patient care, the candidate will teach medical students, residents, and fellows in our ACGME accredited fellowship program, and participate in quality improvement and/or research as eligible. The Division of Rheumatology is committed to career and personal development for all faculty and there is potential for grant support within the Division to sponsor career interests.

In keeping with Divisional goals to improve rheumatology access for our rural population, interested/eligible candidates may have the opportunity to serve areas outside of Morgantown in West Virginia or Pennsylvania. This may be a combination of in-person or telemedicine as best meets the needs of our rural population and the candidate’s requirements.

Qualifications

Applicants must have an MD or DO degree or foreign equivalent and be eligible to obtain a state medical license. Candidates must have completed an accredited internal medicine residency program as well as a rheumatology fellowship and be board eligible/board certified in rheumatology. All qualifications must be met by the time of appointment.

Job Details

Job Number: JR26-31665

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Shift: Not specified

Exempt/Non-Exempt: Exempt

Company: UHA University Health Associates

Cost Center: 8074 UHA Medicine Rheumatology

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 all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. UHA strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of 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 uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. All UHA employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.