Physician-Orthopedic Hand Surgeon

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 350,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. seeks an Orthopedic Hand Surgeon to join their WVUHS Medical Group. The position is based in Charles Town, WV, providing a rural atmosphere with convenient access to the Washington, D.C. and Baltimore areas. Candidates must have an MD or DO degree, completed both an Orthopedic Surgery residency and Hand Surgery fellowship, and be board certified or eligible.

The successful applicant will focus on hand surgery, delivering a full range of services including diagnosis and surgical care for musculoskeletal issues. A 40-hour work week is expected, and the role is exempt under U.S. labor laws.

Qualifications

• Eligible to obtain a state medical license.
• All qualifications must be met by the time of appointment.

Responsibilities

• Practice in the area of hand surgery.
• Provide diagnosis, treatment, and surgery for the musculoskeletal system.

Skills

MD or DO degree or foreign equivalent

Board certified or eligible in Orthopedic Surgery

Education

Completed an accredited Orthopedic Surgery residency

Completed a Hand Surgery fellowship

Job description

WVUHS Medical Group seeks an Orthopedic Hand Surgeon. The successful candidate will be expected to practice in the primary location of Charles Town, WV.

Duties

The successful candidate will practice in the area of hand surgery. The Orthopedic and Sports Medicine providers of WVUMedicine offer a full range of services including diagnosis, treatment and surgery of the musculoskeletal system.

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree or foreign equivalent and be eligible to obtain a state medical license.
• Completed an accredited Orthopedic Surgery residency as well as a Hand Surgery fellowship.
• Board certified or eligible in Orthopedic Surgery.
• All qualifications must be met by the time of appointment.

Location: Charles Town, WV, an Eastern Panhandle location, a little more than an hour from Washington, D.C. and Baltimore, MD. Rural atmosphere, lower cost of living with easy accessibility to Washington, DC/Baltimore, MD areas.

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

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

Company: SMG System Medical Group

Cost Center: 8490 SMG Orthopaedics Jefferson

Address: 300 S Preston St, Ranson, West Virginia

Equal Opportunity Employer

West Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries (collectively "WVUHS") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. WVUHS 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 WVUHS 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.