Physician-Neuromuscular Medicine

West Virginia University; Morgantown (WV); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

West Virginia University Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute and the Department of Neurology in the WVU School of Medicine seek a neuromuscular specialist for an Assistant/Associate/Professor role to practice in Morgantown, WV. The successful candidate will contribute to patient care, teaching, and research within a collaborative academic environment.

The appointment requires neurology residency and neuromuscular fellowship training, with board certification or eligibility in both neurology and

Qualifications

• MD/DO or foreign equivalent and eligible for state medical license.
• Neurology residency completed with neuromuscular subspecialty training.
• Board certification or eligibility in neurology and neuromuscular neurology.

Responsibilities

• Practice neuromuscular neurology and deliver excellent patient care.
• Teach medical students, residents, and fellows as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Neuromuscular neurology

Teaching

Clinical care

Education

MD/DO or foreign equivalent

Neurology residency completed

Neuromuscular fellowship completed

Tools

EMR

Job description

West Virginia University Health System, the state’s largesthealth 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 Neuromuscular specialist (ranksavailable: Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor). The successful candidate will be expected to practice in Morgantown, WV.

Duties:

The successful candidate will practice in the area of neuromuscular 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 foreignequivalent and be eligible for state medical license. Successful candidate must have completed neurology residency program as well as neuromuscular fellowship program. Successful candidates must be board certified / eligible in neurology and neuromuscular neurology. All qualifications must be met by the time of appointment.

The WVU Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute is a comprehensivemultidisciplinary patient care, education, and research instituteproviding neurological and mental healthcare through more than300,000 visits annually. The 300+ physicians and scientists of theRNI improve lives by pioneering advances in neuroscience, brainhealth, and therapeutics. The RNI team uses the latest technologieswith academic, government, and industry partners to make tangibleprogress to combat public health challenges ranging from addictionto Alzheimer’s disease. You will join a renowned team of physiciansand researchers making an extraordinary difference in the lives ofour patients. Ours is a collaborative atmosphere that allowspracticing advanced medicine in a highly satisfying environment. Wedo so by recruiting some of the finest physicians from across thecountry – men and women who are often recognized leaders in theirspecialty or subspecialty; investing heavily in new technology;practicing – and frequently developing – the latest techniques andplacing the highest emphasis on achieving great quality outcomes.Candidates will join an active team including neurologists,neuropathologists, and physical, occupational, and speechtherapists for collaboration in the areas of patient care, researchand education.

WVU Neurology has an active multidisciplinary ALS clinic and theonly MDA clinic in West Virginia. The Department of Neurologyoffers patients a full spectrum of innovative therapies forneurologic disease, including stroke, epilepsy, neuromusculardiseases, headache, immunology, and movement disorders. WVU is aJoint Commission approved Comprehensive Stroke Center and Level IVEpilepsy Center.

Morgantown is consistently rated as one of the best smallmetropolitan areas in the country for both lifestyle and businessclimate. The area offers the cultural diversity and amenities of alarge city in a safe, family-friendly environment. There is also anexcellent school system and an abundance of beautiful homes andrecreational activities. Morgantown is located just over an hoursouth of Pittsburgh, PA and three hours from Washington, D.C. andBaltimore, MD.

Build your legacy as you serve, teach, learn, and make a difference from day one.

WVU & UHA are AA/EO employer –Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran – and WVU is the recipient of anNSF ADVANCE award for gender equity.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

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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