Physician- Palliative Medicine

WVU; Morgantown (WV); On-site; USD 180,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading health system as a Palliative Care Physician, where you will provide compassionate care to patients with serious illnesses. This role offers the opportunity to teach and mentor the next generation of medical professionals while making a significant impact on patient quality of life. With a commitment to excellence and innovation, you will thrive in a collaborative environment dedicated to advancing healthcare. Embrace the chance to build your legacy in a supportive community that values your contributions and fosters professional growth.

Qualifications

• Must have MD or DO degree and be eligible for state medical license.
• Completed residency in internal or family medicine and fellowship in palliative care.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent patient care in Palliative Medicine.
• Teach medical students, residents, and fellows.

Skills

Palliative Care

Teaching

Patient Care

Internal Medicine

Family Medicine

Education

MD or DO degree

Residency in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine

Fellowship in Palliative Care

Job description

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Physician- Palliative Medicine

Apply locations Ruby Memorial Hospital (WVUH) time type Full time posted on Posted Yesterday job requisition id JR25-08686

Welcome! We’re excited you’re considering an opportunity with us! To apply to this position and be considered, click the Apply button located above this message and complete the application in full. 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 School of Medicine and the Department of Medicine seeks a Palliative Care Physician (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 areas of Palliative Care medicine. 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 residency in internal medicine or family medicine and fellowship in palliative care by the time of appointment. Successful candidates must be board certified / eligible in Palliative Medicine. All qualifications must be met by the time of appointment.

The Section of Geriatrics, Palliative Medicine and Hospice at WVU has the main mission to advance health care and quality of life for older people and those with serious illnesses.

Our Palliative Medicine and Hospice team provides patient and family centered care that offers quality of life for patients with life limiting illnesses by anticipating, preventing, and treating suffering. Inpatient and outpatient services are provided, including local nursing homes.

WVU Medicine is West Virginia University’s affiliated health system, West Virginia’s largest private employer, and a national leader in patient safety and quality. The WVU Health System is comprised of a network of 25 hospitals and their affiliated clinics, anchored by its flagship hospital, J.W Ruby Memorial in Morgantown, an 881-bed academic medical center that offers tertiary and quaternary care. The WVU Medicine System, has more than 35,000 employees; 4,000 clinicians; and serves hundreds of thousands of people annually from across the region and the nation with more than 4.5 million patient visits annually. We invite you to view this video and reach out today to learn why our physicians believe WVU Medicine is Like No Other!

Build your legacy as you serve, teach, learn and make a difference from day one. Please apply online at https://wvumedicine.org/careers/ .

For additional information, please contact Joe Lombardi, Senior Physician Recruiter at [e-mail] .

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.

JR25-08686

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Shift:

Exempt/Non-Exempt:

United States of America (Exempt)

Company:

UHA University Health Associates

Cost Center:

8872 UHA Medicine Geriatrics and Palliative Care

Address:

1 Medical Center DriveMorgantownWest 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.

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