Faculty Physician - Mohs Micrographic Surgeon

West Virginia University; Greensburg (Westmoreland County); On-site; USD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

The West Virginia University Health System invites applications for a Mohs Micrographic Surgeon at WVU Medicine Westmoreland Hospital in Greensburg, PA. The role emphasizes Mohs surgery and dermatologic oncology, with opportunities for teaching medical students, residents, and fellows.

The successful candidate may also serve at other WVU sites as needed. Eligible candidates will have a Dermatology residency and an MSDO fellowship, and must be board certified or eligible in Dermatology, with

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree and PA license eligibility in Pennsylvania.
• Completion of Dermatology residency and an ACGME MSDO fellowship.
• Board certified/eligible in Dermatology; MSDO board preferred.

Responsibilities

• Practice Mohs micrographic surgery and dermatologic oncology, including diagnosis and surgical management of basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, melanoma and other skin cancers; perform reconstructions as needed.
• May include general dermatology duties based on needs and candidate interest.
• Engage in medical student, resident, and fellow teaching as part of an academic health system.

Skills

Mohs micrographic surgery

Dermatology

Teaching residents/fellows

Education

MD/DO and PA license eligibility

Dermatology residency

MSDO fellowship

Job description

The West Virginia University Health System, the state’s largesthealth system and largest private employer, comprises 18 hospitalsthroughout the state and bordering states. In addition, it includesfive institutes, as well as providing management services for otherlocal hospitals through affiliate agreements.

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

Work Here. Thrive Here.

Additional Job Description:

West Virginia University School of Medicine and the Departmentof Dermatology seek a Mohs Micrographic Surgeon (ranksavailable: Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor).The successful candidate will be expected to practice at WVUMedicine Westmoreland Hospital in Greensburg, Pennsylvania.

Depending on operational needs, a successful candidate may also beassigned to provide services at additional worksites in WestVirginia, Maryland, and Pennsylvania. In such instances, travelwould be anticipated and expected to fulfill said duties at theseadditional sites.

Duties:

• The successful candidate will practice in the areas of Mohsmicrographic surgery and dermatologic oncology, including thediagnosis and surgical management of basal cell carcinoma, squamouscell carcinoma, melanoma, and other cutaneous malignancies, as wellas reconstruction of post-surgical defects. General and proceduraldermatology may also be incorporated based on practice needs andcandidate interest. In addition to providing excellent patientcare, the successful candidate will also be actively involved inteaching medical students, residents, and fellows .

Qualifications:

• Candidate must have an MD or DO degree or foreignequivalent and be eligible for a Pennsylvania medical license.Successful candidate must have completed a Dermatology residencyprogram, as well as an ACGME-accredited Micrographic Surgery andDermatologic Oncology (MSDO) fellowship program. Successfulcandidates must be board certified / eligible in Dermatology by theAmerican Board of Dermatology; board certification / eligibility inMicrographic Surgery and Dermatologic Oncology is preferred.

This is an excellent opportunity to establish and grow a Mohssurgery practice in Southwestern Pennsylvania, expanding timelyaccess to skin cancer care for patients in Westmoreland County andthe surrounding region. The successful candidate will join the WVUMedicine Department of Dermatology and work alongside acollaborative, multidisciplinary team, with the support andresources of an academic health system close to home for thepatients served at Westmoreland Hospital.

The West Virginia University Health System is a West Virginia-basedacademic health system that provides the full continuum ofhealthcare services at 30 hospitals in West Virginia, Pennsylvania,Ohio, and Maryland. With more than 47,000 employees, of which 7,200are providers, and $10 billion in total operating revenues, the WVUHealth System is anchored by an 890-bed academic medical center andthe 150-bed WVU Medicine Golisano Children’s Hospital inMorgantown, West Virginia. Together, the Health System’s hospitals,clinics, and specialty programs provide a comprehensive continuumof care, ranging from community-based primary and specialtyservices to highly complex, quaternary care and post-acutecare.

Greensburg, the county seat of Westmoreland County, offers thecharm and affordability of a close-knit small city with easy accessto big-city amenities. Residents enjoy a historic downtown, theWestmoreland Museum of American Art, the Palace Theatre, and nearbySeton Hill University and Saint Vincent College, along withexcellent schools and a wide range of housing options. The outdoorrecreation of the Laurel Highlands, including Ohiopyle State Parkand the region's ski resorts, is a short drive away. Greensburg islocated approximately 35 miles southeast of Pittsburgh, PA, aboutan hour and a half from Morgantown, WV, and within an easy drive ofWashington, D.C. and Baltimore, MD.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Shift:

Exempt/Non-Exempt:

United States of America (Exempt)

Company:

UHA University Health Associates

Cost Center:

8061 UHA Dermatology

Address:

Greensburg, Pennsylvania

Equal Opportunity Employer

West Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries(collectively "WVUHS") is an equal opportunity employer andcomplies with all applicable federal, state, and local fairemployment practices laws. WVUHS strictly prohibits and doesntolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any othercovered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, nationalorigin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy,sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mentaldisability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service inthe uniformed services, genetic information, or any othercharacteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or locallaw. All WVUHS employees, other workers, and representatives areprohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policyapplies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, butnot limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline,compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.