Physician – Hematology Oncology

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Charleston (WV); On-site; USD 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

UHA University Health Associates in Charleston, West Virginia, seeks a Hematologist/Oncologist at rank from Assistant to Professor. The successful candidate will practice hematology/oncology and contribute to teaching medical students, residents, and fellows within WVU Health System.

The role requires an MD or DO, internal medicine residency, hematology/oncology fellowship, and board certification or eligibility. The position is based in Charleston and affiliated with the WVU Cancer Institute.

Qualifications

• MD/DO degree or foreign equivalent and eligible for state medical license.
• Completed internal medicine residency and hematology/oncology fellowship.
• Board certified or eligible in hematology/oncology. All qualifications must be met by appointment time.

Responsibilities

• Practice in hematology/oncology.
• Teach medical students, residents, and fellows.
• Provide excellent patient care in WVU Health System settings.

Skills

Hematology/Oncology

Clinical care

Teaching

Education

MD/DO

Internal medicine residency

Hematology/Oncology fellowship

Board certification/eligibility in hematology/oncology

Job description

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.

West Virginia University School of Medicine and the Departmentof Medical Oncology seek a Hematologist/Oncologist (ranks available: Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, orProfessor). The successful candidate will be expected to practicein Charleston, West Virginia. and Jackson General Hospital,Ripley, West Virginia.

Duties:

The successful candidate will practice in the areasof hematology/oncology. In addition to providing excellentpatient care, the successful candidate will also be activelyinvolved in teaching medical students, residents, andfellows.

Qualifications:

Candidate must have an MD or DO degree orforeign equivalent and be eligible for state medical license. Successful candidate must have completed an accredited internalmedicine residency and hematology/oncology fellowship program. Successful candidates must be board certified/eligible in hematology/oncology. All qualifications must be met by the time of appointment.

The WVU Health System, Thomas Memorial Hospitalis part of a broad, integrated network of doctors, hospitals,clinics, and specialized institutes across West Virginia, Southwestern Pennsylvania, Western Maryland, and Ohio. WestVirginia’s capital city, Charleston, is perfectly positioned at the confluence of the Kanawha and Elk Rivers. It is also where threemajor interstates converge, making it a highly accessible destination for visitors looking for an affordable getaway. Charleston boasts the history you would expect of a capital city, but a growing arts scene and its riverside position also make it a hub for recreation and culture.

The WVU Cancer Institute is one of the country’s premiercancer treatment centers. Multidisciplinary medical teams use the latest cancer therapies, sophisticated technologies, and patient-driven research to deliver the best possible treatment in state-of-the- art facilities. We offer treatment to those in WestVirginia as well as patients from five border states. We have a very active clinical trials program, pharmaceutical studies, and emerging statewide clinical trials network.

The WVU Cancer Institute which was recently named one of the top cancer hospitals by Newsweek, provides care to over125,000 patients annually. West Virginia University, the WVU HealthSystem, and the state of WV are engaged and committed to moving the WVU CI toward obtaining NCI Designation. In addition, there is commitment to build a new state of the art, inclusive of inpatient and outpatient services, cancer hospital attached to the main JWRuby Memorial Hospital. Multidisciplinary medical teams use the latest cancer therapies, sophisticated technologies, and patient-driven research to deliver the best possible treatment in state-of-the- art facilities. We offer treatment to those in WestVirginia as well as patients from five border states. We have a very active clinical trials program, pharmaceutical studies, and emerging statewide clinical trials network.

The Division of Hematology and Oncology currently includesover 75 physicians and advanced practice professionals at 15practice sites across our multi-state network. The Institute is committed to delivering cancer care closer to home and will continue to develop our capacity to provide local care in conjunction with over 900 community partners. Examples of our innovative, patient centered approach include nationally recognized programs such as Mobile Cancer Screening Program (Bonnie’s Bus andLUCAS)

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Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Exempt/Non-Exempt:

United States of America (Exempt)

Company:

UHA University Health Associates

Cost Center:

8065 UHA Cancer Medicine Hematology Oncology

Address:

4605 Maccorkle Ave SW
South Charleston
West Virginia

Equal Opportunity Employer

West Virginia University & University Health Associates are anAA/EO employer – Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran – and WVU isthe recipient of an NSF ADVANCE award for gender equity.

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.

For additional information for questions, please contact Karen-Marie Johnson: [e-mail]