Physician- Pediatric, Neuro-Oncology - 133

WVU Medicine; Morgantown (WV); On-site; USD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

WVU Medicine is seeking a Pediatric Neuro-Oncologist to join their team in Morgantown, WV. This clinical position offers opportunities in patient care, research, and teaching within a growing division. Candidates must have an MD or DO and relevant fellowship training. The new Children's Hospital will provide state-of-the-art facilities for pediatric care.

Qualifications

• Must have completed a pediatric residency and hematology/oncology fellowship.
• Board certified/eligible in pediatric hematology/oncology.
• Additional training in neuro-oncology required.

Responsibilities

• Practice in pediatric neuro-oncology and general hematology/oncology.
• Involved in clinical research and quality improvement.
• Teach medical students and residents.

Skills

Patient Care

Clinical Research

Teaching

Education

MD or DO degree

Pediatric residency program

Hematology/oncology fellowship program

Job description

Physician- Pediatric, Neuro-Oncology - 133

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Pediatric Neuro-Oncologist West Virginia University School of Medicine and the Department of Pediatrics seeks a Pediatric Neuro-Oncologist (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. A successful candidate will be joining the growing division of WVUM Pediatric Blood & Cancer Center (PBCC) with three full time pediatric oncologist, two pediatric neurosurgeons, two advanced practice providers, two clinical nurse coordinators, two pediatric hematology/oncology pharmacists, three pediatric palliative physicians, two pediatric PM&R physicians, a neuropsychologist, a pediatric psychologist, a pediatric social worker, a clinical research associate and our PBCC facility dog, Rigatoni. Our current growth also includes a separate Pediatric Blood & Cancer Center Inpatient unit in our new Children’s Hospital and an expanded PBCC Infusion center that is located in our new Children’s medical office building. Duties: The successful candidate will practice in the areas of pediatric neuro-oncology and general hematology/oncology. This is primarily a clinical position with multiple opportunities for clinical research and quality improvement. In addition to providing excellent patient care, the successful candidate will also be actively involved in teaching medical students, residents, and learners of other professions. Qualifications: Candidate must have an MD or DO degree or foreign equivalent and be eligible for state medical license. Successful candidate must have completed a pediatric residency program, as well as hematology/oncology fellowship program, and have additional training or experience in neuro-oncology. Successful candidates must be board certified / eligible in pediatric hematology/oncology. All qualifications must be met by the time of appointment. With an anticipated opening of early 2022, our new 150 bed Children’s Hospital will have a full suite of pediatric operating rooms, cardiac catheterization lab/interventional radiology, and GI-endoscopy with dedicated pediatric anesthesia staff. The hospital will include 34 pediatric beds, 54 NICU beds, 26 PICU beds, Heart Center, and a dedicated Pediatric Blood & Cancer Center. WVU Medicine Children’s is a Level 2 Pediatric Trauma Center, with plans to become Level 1, as it is for adults currently. There will also be a Birthing Center including a 30-bed obstetrical unit and maternal-fetal medicine clinic. J. W. Ruby Memorial Hospital is the only hospital in West Virginia with a pediatric cardiac surgery program, the only epilepsy monitoring unit in the state equipped to serve children, and the only hospital in the state to receive Magnet status for nursing excellence. 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 eighteen member hospitals and three hospitals under management agreements, anchored by its flagship hospital, J.W Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown, a 700+ bed academic medical center that offers tertiary and quaternary care. WVU Medicine has more than 1,000 active medical staff members and 18,000 employees who serve hundreds of thousands of people each year from across the state of West Virginia and the nation. Morgantown, West Virginia is located just over an hour south of Pittsburgh, PA and three hours from Washington, D.C. and Baltimore, MD. Morgantown is consistently rated as one of the best small metropolitan areas in the country for both lifestyle and business climate. The area offers the cultural diversity and amenities of a large city in a safe, family-friendly environment. There is also an excellent school system and an abundance of beautiful homes and recreational activities. Build your legacy as you serve, teach, learn and make a difference from day one. To learn more, visit https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/pediatrics/ website and apply online www.wvumedicine.org/careers. For additional questions, please contact Megan Core, Senior Physician Recruiter, [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.

Additional Job Description

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Exempt/Non-Exempt

Shift:

United States of America (Exempt)

Company

UHA University Health Associates

Cost Center

8239 UHA CH Pediatrics Specialties

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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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