Physician, Surgery, General/Bariatrics

West Virginia University Medical Corporation dba University Health Associates; West Virginia; On-site; USD 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled General/Bariatric Surgeon to join their team in Martinsburg, West Virginia. This role offers a unique opportunity to practice in a balanced environment of general and bariatric surgery while contributing to the education of future medical professionals. The position promises a supportive atmosphere where you can thrive professionally, alongside a dedicated team committed to providing exceptional patient care. With the scenic backdrop of the Eastern Panhandle, you will enjoy a fulfilling career in a region that combines rural charm with proximity to major urban centers. If you are passionate about surgery and education, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• Must have MD or DO degree and be eligible for state medical license.
• Fellowship in Bariatrics preferred.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

General Surgery

Bariatric Surgery

Robotics

Education

MD or DO degree

Completed surgical residency

Board certified/eligible in General/Bariatric Surgery

Job description

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 - Eastern Division and the Department of Surgery seeka General/Bariatric Surgeon(ranks available: Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor). The successful candidate will be expected to practice in Martinsburg, West Virginia.

Duties: The successful candidate will practice in the areas of 50% General/50% Bariatric Surgery.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. A successful candidate must have completed a surgical surgery residency program. Roboticsrequired. Fellowship in Bariatrics preferred. Successful candidates must be board certified/eligible in General/Bariatric Surgery. All qualifications must be met by the time of the appointment.

Martinsburg, WVis in the Eastern Panhandle of West Virginia a little more than an hour from Washington, D.C. and Baltimore, MD close to 3 international airports. A rural atmosphere and a lower cost of living mixed with the easy accessibility to the Washington DC / Baltimore areas make the Eastern Panhandle an ideal place in which to live. While Berkeley County is among the fastest growing counties in the state, there is little congestion and traffic. In recent years, a steady influx of urban professionals from nearby Washington, DC and Baltimore, Maryland have contributed to the growth of local telecommuting and high-tech industries.

The West Virginia University Health System is West Virginia's largest health system and the state's largest employer. The System has undergone significant expansion in specialty and sub-specialty care in areas such as cancer, heart and vascular, and neuroscience, among many others. The Health System operates West Virginia's first and only multi-organ transplant center, and opened a new, 150-bed Children's Hospital in September 2022.

Today, the WVU Health System has more than 2,400 licensed beds, 3,900 providers, and nearly 30,000 employees. Anchored by a 700-bed academic medical center in Morgantown, the Health System includes more than 20 member hospitals that collectively serve a multi-state region that includes West Virginia, Western Maryland, Eastern Ohio, and Southwestern Pennsylvania. To learn more, visit WVUMedicine.org.

For additional information for questions, please contact Tina Stover:[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.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Shift:

Exempt/Non-Exempt:

United States of America (Exempt)

Company:

UHA University Health Associates

Cost Center:

8465 UHAE UNIV Surgical Associates

Address:

2500 Hospital DriveMartinsburgWest 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.