Physician-Movement Disorders, Thomas Memorial Hospital

WVU Medicine; Charleston, Northern (WV, KY); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Neurology at WVU Medicine Thomas Hospitals in South Charleston, WV, seeks a Movement Disorders Neurologist at Assistant/Associate/Professor rank to join our multidisciplinary team.

The candidate will provide patient care and actively teach medical students and residents within our Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute and Department of Neurology.

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree and eligible for state medical licensure.
• Neurology residency completed and movement disorders fellowship completed; board certified/eligible in neurology and movement disorders.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent patient care and teach medical students.
• Teach residents and participate in academic activities.

Education

MD or DO degree

Neurology residency

Movement disorders fellowship

Board certified/eligible in neurology and movement disorders

Job description

Position Overview

West Virginia University Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute and the Department of Neurology in the WVU School of Medicine are seeking a Movement Disorders Neurologist for Thomas Memorial Hospital qualified for appointment at the Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor rank. The successful candidate will be expected to practice in South Charleston, WV.

Duties

• In addition to providing excellent patient care, the successful candidate will also be actively involved in teaching medical students and residents.

Qualifications

• Successful candidates must have an MD or DO degree or foreign equivalent and be eligible for state medical licensure.


• Candidate must have completed a neurology residency program and movement disorders fellowship program and be board certified/eligible in neurology and movement disorders.


• All qualifications must be met by the time of appointment.

Clinical Team & Education

WVU Medicine Thomas Hospitals integrates exceptional patient care with medical education and research. The Thomas Hospitals team includes more than 450 providers at two hospitals and more than 40 locations throughout Kanawha and Putnam counties. At Thomas Hospitals, we are proud to bring WVU Medicine’s commitment to superior, patient-centered healthcare closer to home. What sets us apart is our ability to combine the strength of a statewide health system with the personalized care of a local hospital. Our partnership ensures that residents of southern West Virginia have access to advanced medical care, leading‑edge technology, and a seamless healthcare experience - all without leaving their community.

Candidates will join an active multidisciplinary team including neurologists, neurosurgeons, advanced practice providers, neuropathologists, and physical, occupational, and speech therapists for collaboration in the areas of patient care, research, and education.

Specialist Services

WVU Neurology has an active multidisciplinary ALS clinic and the only MDA clinic in West Virginia. Our clinic offers a range of some of the most innovative approaches available including DBS, injections, medications, MR‑guided focused ultrasound, rehabilitation, and speech therapy.

Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute

Through a new vision and strategic thrust for neuroscience at WVU, and through basic, applied, and translational/clinical research, the Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute is a global leader in the discovery, development, and delivery of world‑class research in human performance and brain health. The WVU Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute (RNI) is a comprehensive multidisciplinary patient care, education, and research institute providing neurological and mental healthcare through more than 300,000 visits annually. The 300+ physicians and scientists of the RNI improve lives by pioneering advances in neuroscience, brain health, and therapeutics. The RNI team uses the latest technologies with academic, government, and industry partners to make tangible progress to combat public health challenges ranging from addiction to Alzheimer’s disease.

Location & Scheduling

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.

JR26-44685 Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Shift: Exempt/Non-Exempt: United States of America (Exempt) Company: UHA University Health Associates Cost Center: 8097 UHA Neurology Charleston Address: 4605 Maccorkle Ave SW South Charleston West Virginia

Equal Opportunity

Equal Opportunity Employer 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.

About UHA

University Health Associates (UHA) is a private, not-for-profit corporation composed of clinical faculty members of the WVU School of Medicine and School of Dentistry, and also advanced practice providers and other allied health providers. The organization is West Virginia’s largest multi-specialty physician practice. UHA operates and staffs clinics and hospitals throughout West Virginia and surrounding states.