Physician, Surgery, General/Bariatrics

West Virginia University Medical Corporation dba University Health Associates; Martinsburg (WV); On-site; USD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a skilled General/Bariatric Surgeon to join their team in Martinsburg, WV. This role offers the opportunity to practice in a supportive environment, providing 50% General and 50% Bariatric Surgery while also engaging in teaching future medical professionals. The position is located in a growing area with access to urban amenities and a lower cost of living, making it ideal for those looking to balance professional and personal life. Join a leading health system committed to excellence in patient care and education.

Qualifications

• Must have an MD or DO degree or foreign equivalent.
• Completion of a surgical residency program is required.

Responsibilities

• Practice in 50% General and 50% Bariatric Surgery.
• Involve in teaching medical students, residents, and fellows.

Skills

General Surgery

Bariatric Surgery

Robotics Experience

Teaching Skills

Education

MD or DO degree

Completion of Surgical Residency

Fellowship in Bariatrics

Job description

Welcome! We're excited you're considering an opportunity with us!

To apply for this position and be considered, click the Apply button above and complete the application in full. Below, you'll find important information about this position.

The West Virginia University Health System, the state's largest health system and private employer, comprises 18 hospitals across the state and bordering states. It includes five institutes and provides management services for other local hospitals through affiliate agreements.

Whether caring for patients at 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 - Eastern Division and the Department of Surgery seek a General/Bariatric Surgeon (ranks available: Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor). The successful candidate will practice in Martinsburg, West Virginia.

Duties:

The successful candidate will practice in 50% General and 50% Bariatric Surgery. In addition to providing excellent patient care, the candidate will be involved in teaching medical students, residents, and fellows.

Qualifications:

Must have an MD or DO degree or foreign equivalent and be eligible for a state medical license. Completion of a surgical residency program is required. Robotics experience is required. Fellowship in Bariatrics is preferred. Candidates must be board certified or eligible in General/Bariatric Surgery. All qualifications must be met by the time of appointment.

Location:

Martinsburg, WV, in the Eastern Panhandle, just over an hour from Washington, D.C., and Baltimore, MD, near three international airports. The area offers a rural atmosphere with a lower cost of living, little congestion, and access to urban areas. Recent growth includes telecommuting and high-tech industries due to proximity to Washington, D.C., and Baltimore.

About WVU Health System:

As West Virginia's largest health system and employer, it has expanded in specialties like cancer, cardiovascular, and neuroscience, and operates the state's only multi-organ transplant center. It opened a new 150-bed Children's Hospital in September 2022. The system has over 2,400 licensed beds, 3,900 providers, and nearly 30,000 employees, anchored by a 700-bed academic medical center in Morgantown, serving a multi-state region.

For more information, visit WVUMedicine.org.

Contact:

Questions? Contact Tina Stover at [e-mail].

WVU & University Health Associates are AA/EO employers committed to diversity and gender equity.

Details:

• Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
• Shift: Exempt (United States of America)
• Company: UHA University Health Associates
• Cost Center: 8465 UHAE UNIV Surgical Associates
• Address: 2500 Hospital Drive, Martinsburg, WV

UHA is an equal opportunity employer, prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, and other protected characteristics in all employment terms and conditions.