Physician- Occupational Medicine

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Morgantown (WV); On-site; USD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

The University Health Associates in Morgantown, WV seeks a full-time occupational medicine physician at Assistant, Associate, or Professor rank to join the WVU School of Public Health and the Division of Occupational Medicine. The successful candidate will provide clinical occupational health services, engage in research opportunities, and collaborate with government, industry, and academic partners.

State medical license eligibility and board certification in occupational medicine or equivalent

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree or foreign equivalent and eligible to obtain a state medical license.
• Board certified/eligible in occupational medicine or equivalent certification.

Responsibilities

• Practice in the field of occupational medicine with a full spectrum of services.
• Collaborate with government, industry, academic, legislative, labor and community partners.
• Engage in clinical consultations and related educational activities.

Education

MD or DO degree

Board certified/eligible in occupational medicine or equivalent

Job description

Position Overview

The West Virginia University School of Public Health and the Division of Occupational Medicine are seeking a full-time occupational medicine physician with strong clinical interests. Ranks available: Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, Professor.

The successful candidate will be expected to practice in Morgantown, WV, and may also be assigned to provide services at other worksites, including West Virginia University Hospitals, Inc., West Virginia University Medical Corporation doing business as “University Health Associates”, located in West Virginia, Maryland, and Pennsylvania. Limited travel is anticipated and expected to fulfill duties at these work sites.

Duties

The successful candidate will practice in the field of occupational medicine. Clinical activities vary based on requests from our referral base. The full spectrum of occupational medicine services is provided at one main clinical location and onsite at workplaces throughout the region. Research opportunities exist through our accredited School of Public Health and our School of Medicine.

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree or foreign equivalent and eligible to obtain a state medical license.
• Board certified/eligible in occupational medicine or equivalent international occupational medicine certification (e.g., Consultant with M.Sc. in Occupational Medicine) or board certified in another specialty and have experience in Occupational Medicine.
• For appointment at the Associate Professor rank, a demonstrated track record of leadership, excellent communication skills, and publications in high‑impact journals are required.

All qualifications must be met by the time of appointment.

The ideal candidate would have experience in providing clinical consultations on occupational and environmental medicine issues. This position requires strong communication skills for education and interactions with government, industry, academic, legislative, labor, and community members.

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.

Schedule and Compensation

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40