Physician, Pediatric Ophthalmology

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Morgantown (WV); On-site; USD 210,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

The WVU Eye Institute at West Virginia University Medicine seeks a Pediatric Ophthalmologist at Assistant/Associate/Professor rank to practice in Morgantown, WV. The successful candidate will treat pediatric ophthalmology and adult strabismus, participate in teaching students, residents and fellows, and contribute to a vibrant, university-based program.

The department emphasizes patient care, education, and research, and offers a state-of-the-art facility, affiliation with WVU Medicine

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree and eligibility for state medical license.
• Completion of an ophthalmology residency program.
• Completion of a pediatric ophthalmology fellowship.
• Board certification or eligibility in Pediatric Ophthalmology.

Responsibilities

• Practice pediatric ophthalmology and adult strabismus.
• Teach medical students, residents and fellows.
• Provide excellent patient care within the WVU Eye Institute and WVU Medicine Children’s Hospital.
• Engage in a growing university-based practice with research opportunities.

Education

MD/DO degree

Ophthalmology residency

Pediatric ophthalmology fellowship

Board-certified/eligible in Pediatric Ophthalmology

Job description

The West Virginia University Health System, the state’s largesthealth system and largest private employer, comprises 18 hospitalsthroughout the state and bordering states. In addition, it includesfive institutes, as well as providing management services for otherlocal hospitals through affiliate agreements.

Whether you are caring for our patients at one of the criticalaccess hospitals, community sites, regional or academic medicalcenters, we are all one WVU Health System.

Work Here. Thrive Here.

Additional Job Description

West Virginia University School of Medicine and the Department ofOphthalmology seek a Pediatric Ophthalmologist qualified forappointment at the Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, orProfessor rank. The successful candidate will be expected topractice in Morgantown, WV.

Duties: The successful candidate will practice in the areas ofPediatric Ophthalmology and adult strabismus. In addition toproviding excellent patient care, the successful candidate willalso be actively involved in teaching medical students, residents,and fellows.

Qualifications: Candidate must have an MD or DO degree or foreignequivalent and be eligible for state medical license. A successfulcandidate must have completed an ophthalmology residency program,as well as pediatric ophthalmology fellowship program. Successfulcandidates must be board certified / eligible in PediatricOphthalmology. All qualifications must be met by the time ofappointment.

At the WVU Eye Institute and WVU Medicine Children’s Hospital youwill join our two full-time and two part-time pediatricophthalmologists, our pediatric optometrist, and our orthoptist intreating a diverse population of pediatric and adult strabismuspatients and have exposure to clinically challenging cases. Ourstate-of-the art facility houses all subspecialties ofophthalmology as well as an active research program. ThisUniversity-based practice is rapidly expanding with a vast patientpopulation offering the opportunity to be busy quickly.

The Eye Institute is the largest comprehensive ophthalmologydepartment in the state.The nationally recognized Vision ResearchCenter has made profound contributions toward advancing visionscience and has collaborative partnerships with other WVUDepartments and research institutions to build vision relatedresearch.The research program currently is in receipt of seven R01grants, oneCOBRE grant, and 16 industry sponsored studies.

The WVU Health System Board of Directors approved funding toconstruct a new 150,000 square foot facility that will allow theWVU Eye Institute to better meet the needs of patients which willinclude 102 exam rooms, 44 testing rooms, and surgicalsuites.

About the WVU Health System

The West Virginia University Health System is West Virginia’slargest health system and the state’s largest employer with morethan 3,400 licensed beds, 4,600 providers, 35,000 employees, and $7billion in total operating revenues. The Health System is comprisedof 25 hospitals – including J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital, an 880-bedacademic medical center, and the 150-bed WVU Medicine Children’sHospital in Morgantown, West Virginia – and five institutes. To learn more, visit WVUMedicine.org.

Morgantown is consistently rated as one of the best smallmetropolitan areas in the country for both lifestyle and businessclimate. The area offers the cultural diversity and amenities of alarge city in a safe, family-friendly environment. There is also anexcellent school system and an abundance of beautiful homes andrecreational activities. Morgantown is located just over an hoursouth of Pittsburgh, PA and three hours from Washington, D.C. andBaltimore, MD.

Build your legacy as you serve, teach, learn and make a differencefrom day one. To learn more, visit https://medicine.wvu.edu/ophthalmology/ and applyonline at www.wvumedicine.org/careers.

West Virginia University & University Health Associates are anAA/EO employer – Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran – and WVU isthe recipient of an NSF ADVANCE award for gender equity.

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Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Exempt/Non-Exempt

United States of America (Exempt)

Company

UHA University Health Associates

Cost Center

8140 WVUH Ophthalmology

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 allapplicable federal, state, and local fair employment practiceslaws. UHA strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discriminationagainst employees, applicants, or any other covered persons becauseof 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 uniformedservices, genetic information, or any other characteristicprotected under applicable federal, state, or local law. All UHAemployees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited fromengaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to allterms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to,hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits,and termination of employment.