Physician- Neuro-Oncology

WVU Medicine; West Virginia; On-site; USD 210,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

WVU Medicine’s Department of Neurology and the WVU Cancer Institute in Morgantown, WV, seek a Neuro-Oncologist at the Assistant/Associate/Professor rank to practice in Morgantown and potentially at additional West Virginia sites.

The successful candidate will treat neuro-oncology patients, teach medical students, residents, and fellows, and participate in multidisciplinary care and research.

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree and eligible for state medical license.
• Completed neurology residency and neuro-oncology fellowship.
• Board certified/eligible in neurology and neuro-oncology.

Responsibilities

• Practice in neuro-oncology and provide excellent patient care.
• Teach medical students, residents, and fellows.
• Engage in multidisciplinary care and ongoing research.

Education

MD/DO degree (or foreign equivalent)

Job description

The Department of Neurology in the WVU School of Medicine and the WVU Cancer Institute are jointly seeking a Neuro-Oncologist (ranks available: Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor). The successful candidate will be expected to practice in Morgantown, WV.

Depending on operational needs, a successful candidate may also be assigned to provide services at additional worksites in West Virginia, Maryland, and Pennsylvania. In such instances, travel would be anticipated and expected to fulfill said duties at these additional sites.

Duties: The successful candidate will practice in the area of neuro-oncology. In addition to providing excellent patient care, the successful candidate will also be actively involved in teaching medical students, residents, and fellows.

Qualifications: Candidate must have an MD or DO degree or foreign equivalent and be eligible for state medical license. Successful candidate must have completed neurology residency program, as well as neuro‑oncology fellowship program. Successful candidates must be board certified/eligible in neurology and neuro‑oncology. All qualifications must be met by the time of appointment.

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.

The Department of Neurology offers patients a full spectrum of innovative therapies for neurologic disease, including stroke, epilepsy, neuromuscular diseases, headache, immunology, and movement disorders. WVU is certified as a Comprehensive Stroke Center and Level IV Epilepsy Center.

The WVU Cancer Institute is one of the country’s premier cancer 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 operated by WVU Medicine. We offer treatment to those in West Virginia as well as patients from four border states. We have a very active clinical trials program, pharmaceutical studies, and emerging statewide WV Clinical Trials Network.

The WVU Health System has more than 3,500 licensed beds, 4,600 providers, and nearly 39,000 employees. Anchored by an 880-bed academic medical center in Morgantown, the WVUHS includes more than 25 member hospitals that collectively serve a multi-state region. To learn more, visit https://wvumedicine.org .

Morgantown is consistently rated as one of the best small metropolitan areas in the country for both lifestyle and business climate. The area offers the cultural diversity and amenities of a large city in a safe, family-friendly environment. There is also an excellent school system and an abundance of beautiful homes and recreational activities, such as mountain biking, skiing, hiking, and many others. Morgantown is located 75 miles south of Pittsburgh.

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.

JR22-0350U

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Shift:

Exempt/Non-Exempt: United States of America (Exempt)

Company: UHA University Health Associates

Cost Center: 8080 UHA Neuro Neurology

Address: 1 Medical Center Drive Morgantown West Virginia

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