Certified Nurse Midwife

UHA University Health Associates; Buckhannon (WV); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a nationally respected team at a leading healthcare system in Buckhannon, West Virginia, as a Certified Nurse Midwife. This role involves collaborative practice, teaching, and engaging in research, all within a supportive and resource-rich environment. Enjoy a fulfilling career focused on improving lives with excellent benefits and work/life balance.

Benefits

Professional development

State-of-the-art facilities

Collaborative environment

Qualifications

• Collaborative practice with OBGYN Specialists and teaching residents.
• Engaging in research and mentoring future healthcare leaders.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive, evidence-based care using the latest medical technology.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver personalized care.

Skills

Collaboration

Evidence-based care

Mentoring

Education

Certified Nurse Midwife

Job description

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

The West Virginia University Health System, the state’s largest health system and private employer, includes 18 hospitals across the state and neighboring states, five institutes, and management services for other hospitals via affiliate agreements.

Whether caring for patients at critical access hospitals, community sites, or regional/academic medical centers, we are all part of WVU Health System.
Work Here. Thrive Here.

Additional Job Description:

The Opportunity

Join a team of nationally respected, board-certified providers in Obstetrics and Gynecology committed to quality care, education, and research. West Virginia University School of Medicine and the Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Sciences seek a Certified Nurse Midwife (Instructor rank). The practice will be based in Buckhannon, West Virginia.

Duties include collaborative practice with faculty OBGYN Specialists, Uro-Gynecologists, and MFM Specialists, as well as teaching residents, medical and nursing students, and supervising APN preceptorships.

Midwife faculty at WVU Medicine are dedicated to:

• Providing comprehensive, evidence-based care using the latest medical technology.
• Collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to deliver personalized care.
• Engaging in research and scholarly activities to advance the field and improve outcomes.
• Mentoring medical students and residents to develop future healthcare leaders.

Faculty benefits include extensive resources, state-of-the-art facilities, professional development, and a collaborative environment.

Meet the Chair

Brian Casey, MD, ABOG-MFM, joined WVU Medicine in March 2024. With a background in high-quality women’s healthcare, he has held leadership roles at UAB, UT Southwestern, and the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center. Dr. Casey is also an editor of Williams Obstetrics.

He completed his MFM fellowship at UT Southwestern and his residency at Saint Barnabas Medical Center. He earned his medical degree from Temple University School of Medicine.

Living and Working in West Virginia

Working at WVU Medicine offers rewarding opportunities in various specialties, with significant system expansion, including a multi-organ transplant center and a new Children’s Hospital. The system has over 3,400 beds, 4,900 providers, and nearly 35,000 employees across a multi-state region.

West Virginia combines natural beauty with vibrant healthcare and cultural experiences. Enjoy outdoor activities, scenic parks, and charming towns, along with a rich heritage reflected in local music, arts, and cuisine.

Careers at WVU Medicine

Join us for a fulfilling career focused on improving lives, with a supportive team environment, excellent benefits, and a focus on work/life balance.

Contact Information:

Brian Casey, MD
Chair, WVU Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology & Reproductive Sciences
[e-mail]

Trevor Haddix, MHA
Physician Provider Recruiter & Talent Advisor, WVU Medicine
[e-mail]

WVU and University Health Associates are AA/EO employers, committed to diversity and inclusion.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Shift:

Exempt

Location:

1 Amalia Drive, Buckhannon, WV

Equal Opportunity Statement:

UHA is an equal opportunity employer, prohibiting discrimination based on protected characteristics in all employment terms and conditions.