Physician, Functional Neurosurgery

WVU Medicine; United States; On-site; USD 350,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

West Virginia University Health System in Morgantown, WV invites a neurosurgeon to join the Department of Neurosurgery and Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute. The successful candidate will practice in neurosurgery/functional neurosurgery and contribute to teaching medical students, residents, and fellows, with research a major component of the position.

The role supports a research‑led environment at WVU Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute with opportunities to collaborate across sites and train

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree and eligibility for state medical license.
• Completed neurosurgery residency.
• Board certified or board eligible in neurosurgery.

Responsibilities

• Practice neurosurgery/functional neurosurgery.
• Teach medical students, residents, and fellows; participate in research.

Skills

Teaching

Research

Education

MD/DO (or foreign equivalent)

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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