Physician-Neurology, Wheeling Hospital

WVU Medicine; Wheeling (WV); On-site; USD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

UHA University Health Associates in Wheeling, West Virginia seeks a neurologist to join the Department of Neurology and Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute. The role involves patient care in neurology and active teaching of medical students, residents, and fellows across the academic-affiliate network.

The successful candidate will have an MD or DO, completed neurology residency, and be board certified or eligible, contributing to clinical care and education within the Wheeling system.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Practice in the area of neurology and contribute to teaching medical students, residents, and fellows.

Skills

Neurology

Teaching

Education

MD or DO degree

Neurology residency completed

Board-certified/eligible in neurology

Job description

Welcome! We’re excited you’re considering an opportunity with us! Below, you’ll find other important information about this position.

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 seek a Neurologist (ranks available: Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor). The successful candidate will be expected to practice in Wheeling, WV.

Location and Institution

Wheeling Hospital is part of a broad, integrated network of doctors, hospitals, clinics, and specialized institutes across West Virginia, Southwestern Pennsylvania, Western Maryland, and Ohio. Wheeling Hospital has served the Northern Panhandle of West Virginia, Eastern Ohio, and parts of Pennsylvania longer than any other hospital in the state. It has 247 beds, and the medical staff totals 230 primary care and specialty physicians. Other services at Wheeling Hospital include the Continuous Care Center, the Wheeling Renal Care, and the Howard Long Wellness Center. Connected to the hospital are four medical office buildings where 80 physicians have their private offices.

Wheeling is a historic city in the Northern panhandle of WV on the Ohio River and lies 58 miles west of Pittsburgh, PA. Wheeling’s cultural community includes the Wheeling Symphony Orchestra which offers entertainment state-wide and educational outreach programs for students of all ages. The Oglebay Institute includes art and dance studios, classrooms, galleries, theatres and museums. From hundreds of fairs and festivals to arts and culture, there is something for everyone. Year-round activities include golf, hiking, biking, kayaking/water sports, skiing/snowboarding, and host of family activities.

Duties

• The successful candidate will practice in the area of neurology.
• 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.
• Successful candidates must be board certified/eligible in neurology.
• All qualifications must be met by the time of appointment.

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 Health System includes 30 member hospitals that collectively serve a multi-state region including West Virginia, Western Maryland, Eastern Ohio, and Southwestern Pennsylvania.

Schedule and Hours

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Exempt/Non-Exempt

Shift

United States of America (Exempt)

Company

UHA University Health Associates

Cost Center

8089 UHA Neuro Neurology Wheeling

Address

1 Medical Park Drive

Wheeling

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.

Special Statements

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.