Physician-Movement Disorders, Thomas Memorial Hospital

WVU Medicine; West Virginia; On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

WVU Medicine Thomas Hospitals in South Charleston, WV, seeks a Movement Disorders Neurologist to join our department at Assistant/Associate/Professor rank. The successful candidate will practice neurology with a focus on movement disorders and teach medical students and residents.

The role requires an MD or DO, Neurology residency, Movement Disorders fellowship, and board certification or eligibility, with licensure in West Virginia.

Qualifications

• Must have MD or DO and be eligible for state medical licensure.
• Completed neurology residency and movement disorders fellowship, board certified or eligible.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care in movement disorders and related neurology services.
• Teach medical students and residents.
• Participate in multidisciplinary team and research initiatives.

Skills

Neurology board certification

Movement disorders fellowship

Medical licensure in WV

Teaching medical students

Education

MD or DO

Residency in Neurology

Fellowship in Movement Disorders

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 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.

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. 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.

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.

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.

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

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 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.