Faculty Physician - Mohs Micrographic Surgeon

WVU Medicine; West Virginia; On-site; USD 350,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

WVU Medicine Dermatology Department in Greensburg, PA seeks a Mohs Micrographic Surgeon to lead a high-precision cancer surgery service, with duties across academic health settings and potential travel to additional sites in WV, MD, and PA. Excellent collaboration with a multidisciplinary team is expected.

The role includes Mohs micrographic surgery and dermatologic oncology, with patient care, education, and potential involvement in broader dermatology services as needed.

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree and eligibility for Pennsylvania medical license.
• Completion of Dermatology residency and ACGME MSDO fellowship.
• Board certification or eligibility in Dermatology; MS and/or MSDO certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Practice Mohs micrographic surgery and dermatologic oncology.
• Diagnose and surgically manage basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, melanoma, and other cutaneous malignancies.
• Reconstruction of post-surgical defects as needed.
• Contribute to general dermatology as needed and actively teach medical students, residents, and fellows.

Education

MD or DO degree (or foreign equivalent)

Dermatology residency program

ACGME-accredited MSDO fellowship

Job description

Welcome! We're excited you're considering an opportunity with us! Below, you'll find other important information about this position.

The West Virginia University Health System, the state's largest health system and largest private employer, comprises 18 hospitals throughout the state and bordering states. In addition, it includes five institutes, as well as providing management services for other local hospitals through affiliate agreements.

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

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Additional Job Description:

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

Depending on operational needs, a successful candidate may also be assigned to provide services at additional worksites in West Virginia, Maryland, and Pennsylvania. In such instances, travel would be anticipated and expected to fulfill said duties at these additional sites.

Duties: The successful candidate will practice in the areas of Mohs micrographic surgery and dermatologic oncology, including the diagnosis and surgical management of basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, melanoma, and other cutaneous malignancies, as well as reconstruction of post-surgical defects. General and procedural dermatology may also be incorporated based on practice needs and candidate interest. In addition to providing excellent patient care, the successful candidate will also be actively involved in teaching medical students, residents, and fellows.

Qualifications: Candidate must have an MD or DO degree or foreign equivalent and be eligible for a Pennsylvania medical license. Successful candidate must have completed a Dermatology residency program, as well as an ACGME-accredited Micrographic Surgery and Dermatologic Oncology (MSDO) fellowship program. Successful candidates must be board certified / eligible in Dermatology by the American Board of Dermatology; board certification / eligibility in Micrographic Surgery and Dermatologic Oncology is preferred.

This is an excellent opportunity to establish and grow a Mohs surgery practice in Southwestern Pennsylvania, expanding timely access to skin cancer care for patients in Westmoreland County and the surrounding region. The successful candidate will join the WVU Medicine Department of Dermatology and work alongside a collaborative, multidisciplinary team, with the support and resources of an academic health system close to home for the patients served at Westmoreland Hospital.

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

Greensburg, the county seat of Westmoreland County, offers the charm and affordability of a close-knit small city with easy access to big-city amenities. Residents enjoy a historic downtown, the Westmoreland Museum of American Art, the Palace Theatre, and nearby Seton Hill University and Saint Vincent College, along with excellent schools and a wide range of housing options. The outdoor recreation of the Laurel Highlands, including Ohiopyle State Park and the region's ski resorts, is a short drive away. Greensburg is located approximately 35 miles southeast of Pittsburgh, PA, about an hour and a half from Morgantown, WV, and within an easy drive of Washington, D.C. and Baltimore, MD.

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

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 and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. WVUHS 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 WVUHS 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.