Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgeon

WVU Medicine; West Virginia; On-site; USD 250,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

The West Virginia University School of Medicine, Department of Orthopaedics, Morgantown, WV, invites applications for a full-time Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgeon. Ranks available: Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor, joining a team of four pediatric orthopaedic surgeons and three PAs.

The position blends general pediatric orthopaedics with subspecialty interests in sports, neuromuscular, or limb deformity, in an academic setting at WVU Medicine.

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree and state medical licensure eligibility.
• Completed orthopaedic surgery residency and pediatric orthopaedic fellowship.
• Board certified or eligible in orthopaedic surgery.
• Academic appointment possible within WVU Medicine.

Skills

Pediatric Orthopaedics

Academic Medicine

Education

MD or DO

Orthopaedic Surgery Residency

Pediatric Orthopaedic Fellowship

Board Certification/Eligibility

Job description

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.

Work Here. Thrive Here.

Additional Job Description:

The West Virginia University School of Medicine, Department of Orthopaedics

is seeking qualified applicants for a full-time Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgeon (ranks available: Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor) at the main campus in Morgantown, WV.

This is a full-time pediatric orthopaedic surgery position in an academic setting. The successful candidate will join a collaborative team of four pediatric orthopaedic surgeons and three PAs. The role offers flexibility for general pediatric orthopaedic practice and welcomes subspecialty interests in sports, neuromuscular, and/or limb deformity.

Qualifications: Applicants must have an MD or DO degree or foreign equivalent and be eligible for state medical licensure. Candidates must have completed an orthopaedic surgery residency program and a pediatric orthopaedic surgery fellowship program. The candidate must be board certified/eligible in orthopaedic surgery. All qualifications must be met by the time of appointment.

The WVU Orthopaedic Surgery Department has expertise in all sub-specialty areas of Orthopaedics, including spine, total joint replacement, sports medicine, foot and ankle, hand, pediatrics, trauma, and musculoskeletal oncology. The faculty are fellowship trained and respected nationally. The Department's mission is to provide excellence in patient care in a collaborative environment. As part of a major academic teaching center, physicians have easy access to a full range of specialists.

WVU Medicine Golisano Children's Hospital

opened in September 2022 and is the premier site in the state for primary and tertiary care of children. WVU Medicine Golisano Children's has a full suite of pediatric operating rooms, cardiac catheterization lab/interventional radiology, and GI-endoscopy. It has a dedicated pediatric anesthesia staff. The hospital includes a Pediatric Unit, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, Cardiac Intensive Care Unit, Emergency Department, Imaging Department, Heart Center, and Cancer Center. WVU Golisano Medicine Children's is a Level 2 Pediatric Trauma Center, with plans to become Level 1.

WVU Medicine

is West Virginia's largest health system and the state's largest employer. The System has undergone significant expansion in specialty and sub-specialty care. Today, WVU Medicine has more than 2,400 licensed beds, 3,900 providers, and nearly 30,000 employees. Anchored by a 700-bed academic medical center in Morgantown, the Health System includes more than 24 member hospitals that collectively serve a multi-state region that includes West Virginia, Western Maryland, Eastern Ohio, and Southwestern Pennsylvania. To learn more, visit WVUMedicine.org.

Morgantown, WV

is a vibrant college town, with Division I Big 12 sports, diverse cultural and arts activities, world-famous outdoor recreation, and excellent schools. It is an inclusive, educated small community with a strong local economy. It has easy access to major metropolitan areas; with Pittsburgh 75 miles away and multiple other cities within a few hours' drive.

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

West Virginia University & University Health Associates are an AA/EO employer

JR26-26262

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Shift:

Exempt/Non-Exempt: United States of America (Exempt)

Company: UHA University Health Associates

Cost Center: 8160 UHA Orthopaedics

Address: 1 Medical Center Drive
Morgantown
West Virginia

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