Physician- Palliative Medicine

WVU Medicine; West Virginia; On-site; USD 180,000 - 290,000; Full time

Job summary

The West Virginia University Health System in Morgantown, WV, seeks a Palliative Care Physician (Assistant/Associate/Professor) to deliver high‑quality patient care and lead education for medical students, residents, and fellows. Position may require coverage at additional sites in WV, MD, and PA with travel as needed.

Ideal candidates will be board certified/eligible in Palliative Medicine, have completed relevant residency and fellowship, and hold MD or DO credentials with state licensure

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree or foreign equivalent and eligible for state medical license.
• Residency in internal medicine or family medicine and fellowship in palliative care by appointment.
• Board certified or eligible in Palliative Medicine.

Responsibilities

• Practice in the areas of Palliative Care medicine.
• Teach medical students, residents, and fellows.
• Provide inpatient and outpatient services; collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.

Skills

Teaching

Academic medicine

Patient care

Education

MD or DO degree

Residency in internal or family medicine

Fellowship in Palliative Care

Job description

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.

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

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

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 Drive, Morgantown, 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.