Ophthalmology - Retina

West Virginia University; Morgantown (WV); On-site; USD 350,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

The West Virginia University Eye Institute, Department of Ophthalmology, announces an outstanding opportunity for a fellowship-trained Vitreoretinal surgeon. The successful candidate will practice in Morgantown, WV.

The candidate will also teach medical students and ophthalmology residents and fellows, with travel to other WVU Health System sites anticipated as part of duties.

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree and eligibility for state medical license.
• Board certified/eligible in Ophthalmology.
• Completed vitreoretinal fellowship.
• All qualifications must be met by the time of appointment.

Responsibilities

• Practice in Ophthalmology focused on Retina.
• Provide excellent patient care.
• Teach medical students and ophthalmology residents and fellows.

Skills

Vitreoretinal surgery

Ophthalmology

Teaching residents

Board certification

Education

MD/DO degree

Board certification in Ophthalmology

Foreign medical degree equivalent

Tools

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:

The West Virginia University Eye Institute, Department ofOphthalmology, announces an outstanding opportunity for afellowship-trained Vitreoretinal surgeon (ranks available:Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor). The successful candidatewill be expected to practice in Morgantown, WV.

Successful candidate may also be assigned to provide services atother worksites, including but not necessarily limited to, WestVirginia University Hospitals, Inc., West Virginia UniversityMedical Corporation doing business as “University HealthAssociates,” [etc.] located in West Virginia, Maryland, Ohio,Virginia, and Pennsylvania and, as such, travel is anticipated andexpected to fulfill said duties at these other worksites.

Duties: Practice in Ophthalmology focused on Retina. Responsibilities will include providing excellent patient care aswell as teaching medical students and ophthalmology residents andfellows.

Qualifications:

• Applicants must have MD or DO degree or foreign equivalent andbe eligible to obtain a state medical license.
• Candidates must be board certified/eligible inOphthalmology.
• Candidates must have completed a vitreoretinalfellowship.
• All qualifications must be met by the time ofappointment.

The Eye Institute is the largest comprehensive ophthalmologydepartment in the state. The nationally recognized Vision ResearchCenter has made profound contributions toward advancing visionscience and has collaborative partnerships with other WVUDepartments and research institutions to build vision relatedresearch.

The research program currently is in receipt of seven R01grants, oneCOBRE grant, and 16 industry sponsored studies.

The WVU Health System Board of Directors approved funding toconstruct a new 150,000 square foot facility that will allow theWVU Eye Institute to better meet the needs of patients which willinclude 102 exam rooms, 44 testing rooms, and surgicalsuites.

About the WVU Health System

The West Virginia University Health System is West Virginia’slargest health system and the state’s largest employer with morethan 3,400 licensed beds, 4,600 providers, 35,000 employees, and $7billion in total operating revenues. The Health System is comprisedof 25 hospitals – including J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital, an 880-bedacademic medical center, and the 150-bed WVU Medicine Children’sHospital in Morgantown, West Virginia – and five institutes. Tolearn more, visit WVUMedicine.org .

We invite you to view this video and reach out today to learn whyour physicians believe WVU Medicine is Like No Other!

Morgantown is consistently rated as one of the best smallmetropolitan areas in the country for both lifestyle and businessclimate. The area offers the cultural diversity and amenities of alarge city in a safe, family-friendly environment. There is also anexcellent school system and an abundance of beautiful homes andrecreational activities. Morgantown is located just over an hoursouth of Pittsburgh, PA and three hours from Washington, D.C. andBaltimore, MD.

Build your legacy as you serve, teach, learn and make a differencefrom day one.

For additional questions, please contact Karen-Marie Johnson, Senior Physician Recruiter, at [e-mail].

West Virginia University & University Health Associates are anAA/EO employer – Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran – and WVU isthe recipient of an NSF ADVANCE award for gender equity.

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Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Shift:

Exempt/Non-Exempt:

United States of America (Exempt)

Company:

UHA University Health Associates

Cost Center:

8140 WVUH Ophthalmology

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 allapplicable federal, state, and local fair employment practiceslaws. UHA strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discriminationagainst employees, applicants, or any other covered persons becauseof 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 uniformedservices, genetic information, or any other characteristicprotected under applicable federal, state, or local law. All UHAemployees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited fromengaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to allterms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to,hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits,and termination of employment.