Physician - Adult Cardiac Surgery

WVU Medicine; Morgantown (WV); On-site; USD 350,000 - 520,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Collaborative atmosphere

Advanced medical technology

Opportunities for professional growth

Job summary

A prominent healthcare provider is seeking a board-certified/eligible cardiac surgeon to join their Adult Cardiac Surgery Division in Morgantown, WV. The role involves practicing adult cardiac surgery, teaching medical professionals, and contributes to a collaborative environment aimed at delivering advanced cardiovascular care. Ideal candidates must possess an MD or DO degree, have completed relevant residency and fellowship training, and be board eligible or certified in cardiothoracic surgery.

Qualifications

• Eligible for state medical license.
• Must be board eligible/certified in cardiothoracic surgery.
• All qualifications must be met by the time of appointment.

Responsibilities

• Practice the full spectrum of adult cardiac surgery.
• Teach medical students, residents, and fellows.
• Provide patient care in the area of cardiothoracic surgery.

Skills

Cardiothoracic surgery

Patient care

Teaching

Education

MD or DO degree

Completed general surgery residency

Completed cardiothoracic surgery fellowship

Job description

Position Overview

West Virginia University School of Medicine's Department of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery and the WVU Heart & Vascular Institute is actively recruiting a board-certified/eligible cardiac surgeon to join our rapidly growing Adult Cardiac Surgery Division. Eligible candidates will be at the Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor level. The candidate will practice in Morgantown, WV.

The successful candidate will practice the full spectrum of adult cardiac surgery. Subspecialty and academic interests, while not mandatory, will be facilitated by the Department to ensure future growth and development of the new faculty member.

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 area of cardiothoracic surgery. 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 state medical license. Successful candidate must have completed a general surgery residency program, as well as a cardiothoracic surgery fellowship program. Successful candidates must be board eligible/certified in cardiothoracic surgery. All qualifications must be met by the time of appointment.

Benefits & Environment

At the WVU Heart & Vascular Institute, you'll join a renowned team of surgeons, medical and interventional cardiologists, radiologists, vascular specialists, and others making an extraordinary difference in the lives of patients not only locally, but across our entire state. Ours is a collaborative atmosphere that allows you to practice advanced medicine in a highly satisfying academic environment. Our mission is to provide the best possible heart and vascular care for our patients. We do so by recruiting some of the finest physicians from across the country - men and women who are often recognized leaders in their specialty or subspecialty; investing heavily in new technology; practicing - and frequently developing - the latest techniques in heart and vascular care; and placing the highest emphasis on achieving great quality outcomes. While this position may be based in Morgantown, the WVU Heart Institute operates several satellite clinics whereby all section faculty have the opportunity to participate at the discretion of the department.

Schedule & Compensation

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

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

Company

Company: UHA University Health Associates

Cost Center

Cost Center: 124 UHA HVI CVT Surgery

Location

Address: 1 Medical Center Drive, Morgantown, West Virginia

Equal Opportunity Statement

UHA University Health Associates and its subsidiaries (collectively "UHA") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. UHA 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 UHA 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.

WVU & UHA are AA/EO employer - Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran - and WVU is the recipient of an NSF ADVANCE award for gender equity.

Job Code

JR25-18337