Physician, Functional Neurosurgery

WVU Medicine; Morgantown (WV); On-site; USD 450,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

The West Virginia University Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute and the Department of Neurosurgery seek a functional neurosurgeon to practice in Morgantown, WV. The successful candidate will deliver excellent patient care within WVU Health System and contribute to teaching and research.

Responsibilities include neurosurgery/functional neurosurgery, medical student and resident education, and ongoing research initiatives. Board eligible or certified, MD or DO, license eligibility in West Virginia.

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree or foreign equivalent
• Board certified/eligible in neurosurgery
• Completed neurosurgery residency program
• Eligible for state medical license

Responsibilities

• Practice in neurosurgery/functional neurosurgery.
• Teach medical students, residents, and fellows.
• Engage in research as a major component of the position.

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:

West Virginia University Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute and the Department of Neurosurgery seek a functional neurosurgeon to practice in Morgantown, WV.

West Virginia's premier neuroscience center, the WVU Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute (RNI), is anchored by its flagship location on the WVU Health Sciences campus in Morgantown, WV, and serves patients across multiple sites throughout the region. More than 330 physicians and scientists, backed by 2,500 dedicated personnel, provide advanced neurological care, mental health treatment, and education to over 350,000 patients annually. With the latest technologies, an ecosystem of partners, and an integrated approach, we are making tangible progress in the advancement of brain health. Our breakthroughs in neuroscience are strengthening our efforts to combat public health challenges ranging from addiction to Alzheimer's. We are proud to break barriers in research and patient care to better serve the people of West Virginia and beyond.

Duties: The successful candidate will practice in the areas of neurosurgery/functional neurosurgery. In addition to providing excellent patient care, the successful candidate will also be actively involved in teaching medical students, residents, and fellows. Research is a large component of this position.

Qualifications: Candidate must have an MD or DO degree or foreign equivalent and be eligible for state medical license. Successful candidate must have completed neurosurgery residency program and be board certified/eligible in neurosurgery. All qualifications must be met by the time of appointment.

For additional information, please contact Pam Furbee, Senior Physician Recruiter, at [e-mail] .

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

JR26-44429

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

21

Exempt/Non-Exempt:

United States of America (Exempt)

Company:

UHA University Health Associates

Cost Center:

8100 UHA Neuro Neurosurgery

Address:

1 Medical Center Drive

Morgantown

West Virginia

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