Physician- Colorectal Surgery

West Virginia University; Bethlehem (WV); On-site; USD 320,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

West Virginia University Health System seeks a Colorectal Surgeon to practice in the North Region of WVU Medicine, at multiple locations including Wheeling and surrounding hospitals. The role includes patient care and teaching medical students, residents, and fellows across WVU’s network.

The successful candidate will join a regional team and contribute to leadership, research, and high-quality colorectal care across WVU Medicine.

Qualifications

• MD/DO or foreign equivalent and eligible for state medical license.
• Board certified/eligible in general surgery.
• Completed a colon and rectal surgery fellowship by appointment.

Responsibilities

• Practice in the area of colorectal surgery and provide excellent patient care.
• Teach medical students, residents, and fellows.

Skills

Leadership

Communication skills

Publications in high-impact journals

Education

MD/DO or foreign equivalent

Colon and rectal surgery fellowship

Job description

Welcome! We’re excited you’re considering an opportunity with us!

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:

WVUHS Medical Group seeks a Colorectal Surgeon. Thesuccessful candidate will be expected to practice in the northregion of WVU Medicine.

This group functions as a ‘Regional Team’ and the successfulcandidate could be expected to practice at all locations as needed: Wheeling Hospital, Reynolds Memorial Hospital, Wetzel CountyHospital, Barnesville Hospital, Harrison Community Hospital and allassociated North Region Ambulatory clinics.

Duties: The successful candidate will practice in the area ofColorectal Surgery. In addition to providing excellent patientcare, the successful candidate will also be actively involved inteaching medical students, residents, and fellows.

Qualifications: Applicants must have an MD or DO degree or foreignequivalent and be eligible to obtain a state medical license.Candidates must be board certified/eligible in general surgery andmust have completed a colon and rectal surgery fellowship by thetime of appointment. For appointment at the Associate Professor orProfessor rank, a demonstrated track-record of leadership,excellent communication skills, and publications in high-impactjournals is required. All qualifications must be met by the time ofappointment.

The WVU Health System Medical Group (SMG) formed in 2021 and hassince grown to 900 physicians and advanced practice providers.Caregivers affiliated with the group practice in all 25 WVU Medicine hospitals and clinics. Thegroup’s physicians serve in a variety of specialties andsubspecialties – from primary care to advanced specialty care – andwork in tandem with the WVU faculty practice plan.

Why Choose WVU Medicine's North Region?

Join a physician-led health system known for stability, advancedtechnology, and growth opportunities. Whether you prefer scenicsmall towns or easy access to metros like Cleveland, Columbus, andPittsburgh, our North Region and other provider locations offeraffordable living, excellent schools, and year-round outdoorrecreation. Help shape the future of pathology care across WestVirginia and the region.

WVU Health System Highlights:

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 .

• Forbes ranks WVU Health System “Best Among America’s LargeEmployers”
• Ranked Top 150 Places to Work in healthcare by Becker’sHealthcare
• Ranked within the top 100 Forbes 2023 list of “America’s BestEmployers for Women”
• Recognized Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

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.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Exempt/Non-Exempt:

United States of America (Exempt)

Company:

SMG System Medical Group

Cost Center:

7826 SMG Surgery WH

Address:

58 16th

Wheeling

West Virginia

Equal Opportunity Employer

West Virginia University is proud to be an Equal Opportunityemployer and is the recipient of an NSF ADVANCE award for genderequity. The University values diversity among its faculty, staff,and students, and invites applications from all qualifiedapplicants regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, genderidentity, sexual orientation, age, nationality, genetics,disability, or Veteran status

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 does nottolerate 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.

For additional questions, please contact Bri Sellew, Sr. PhysicianTalent Advisor, [e-mail]