Physician - Thoracic Surgery

WVU Medicine; Morgantown (WV); On-site; USD 300,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

WVU Medicine is seeking a General Thoracic Surgeon to join its team in Morgantown, WV. The role involves patient care, teaching, and practicing advanced surgical techniques in a collaborative academic environment. Candidates with skills in minimally invasive surgery are encouraged to apply. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Malpractice coverage

Health benefits

Retirement plans, including 100% employer-contributed 401a

Relocation allowance

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree (or foreign equivalent).
• Eligibility for WV medical license.
• Completion of general surgery residency and cardiothoracic fellowship.

Responsibilities

• Join a team of renowned academic thoracic surgeons.
• Involve in patient care and teaching medical students, residents, and fellows.

Skills

Minimally invasive lung surgery

Esophageal surgery

Education

MD or DO degree

Completion of general surgery residency

Completion of cardiothoracic fellowship

Board certification or eligibility in thoracic surgery

Job description

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The West Virginia University Health System, the state’s largest health system and private employer, comprises 18 hospitals across West Virginia and neighboring states, along with five institutes and management services for other local hospitals.

Whether caring at critical access hospitals, community clinics, or regional and academic centers, we are all part of one WVU Health System.

Additional Job Description

WVU School of Medicine and the Department of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery seek a General Thoracic Surgeon (ranks: Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor). The candidate will practice primarily in Morgantown, WV, with possible assignments at additional sites in WV, Maryland, and Pennsylvania, which may require travel.

Responsibilities: Join a team of renowned academic thoracic surgeons at the WVU Heart and Vascular Institute and Mary Babb Randolph Cancer Center. Candidates skilled in minimally invasive lung and esophageal surgery are encouraged to apply. The role involves patient care and teaching medical students, residents, and fellows.

Qualifications: MD or DO degree (or foreign equivalent), eligibility for WV medical license, completion of general surgery residency and cardiothoracic fellowship, and board certification or eligibility in thoracic surgery. All qualifications must be met by the time of appointment.

WVU Medicine Thoracic and Esophageal Surgery Program

• A collaborative environment for practicing advanced medicine in an academic setting
• Leading researchers with extensive publications and grant funding, including NIH
• State-of-the-art facilities and surgical techniques, including robotic surgery
• Recognized for excellence with high ratings and awards
• Significant growth and a dedicated research division

Build your legacy by serving, teaching, and learning. For more information, visit http://wvumedicine.org/heart/.

WVU Medicine is West Virginia University’s health system, a leading provider of advanced care, with over 13,000 employees and $2 billion+ revenue annually.

Benefits include:

• Competitive salary
• Malpractice coverage
• Health benefits
• Retirement plans, including 100% employer-contributed 401a
• Relocation allowance

For questions or to submit your CV, contact Erin Mills at [e-mail].

WVU and University Health Associates are equal opportunity employers, committed to diversity and inclusion.