Physician, Transplant Pathologist, Liver Pathology

wvumedicine; Evansdale (WV); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Pathology, Anatomy and Laboratory Medicine at West Virginia University School of Medicine invites applications for an academic pathologist specializing in liver transplant pathology, with interest in GI/hepatobiliary or transplant pathology. Morgantown, WV, joins a subspecialized academic pathology faculty within WVU PALM.

The successful candidate will participate in diagnostic sign-out, teaching, and scholarly activity, and help expand subspecialty services across the WVU

Qualifications

• MD/DO or foreign equivalent degree and licensure eligibility in West Virginia.
• Accredited pathology residency completed with fellowship in GI/HPB pathology, transplant pathology, or related area relevant to liver transplant pathology.
• Board certification or board eligibility in Anatomic Pathology or Anatomic and Clinical Pathology.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and sign out cases within a subspecialized liver transplant pathology service.
• Contribute to education of medical students, residents, and fellows; engage in scholarly activity and research.
• Collaborate in multidisciplinary teams to support clinical programs and transplant services.

Skills

Liver transplant pathology

GI/HPB pathology

Transplant pathology

Education

MD/DO or foreign equivalent

Pathology residency completed

Fellowship in GI/HPB or transplant pathology

Job description

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 and the Department of Pathology, Anatomy and Laboratory Medicine are seeking an academic board-certified or board-eligible pathologist for an open-rank faculty position with specialty expertise in liver transplant pathology and additional interest or expertise in gastrointestinal/hepatobiliary pathology and/or transplant pathology. The successful candidate will practice in Morgantown, West Virginia, and will join a collegial, subspecialized academic pathology department serving a large and growing health system.

This position offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to a robust academic practice with expanding clinical programs, active multidisciplinary collaboration, and strong institutional support for subspecialty pathology. The successful candidate will participate in the diagnostic evaluation of liver transplant specimens and related hepatobiliary pathology, while also contributing to additional subspecialty service areas based on training, expertise, and departmental needs. The role is well suited for a pathologist seeking a clinically meaningful academic position with opportunities for teaching, program development, multidisciplinary engagement, and scholarly activity.

Duties

Responsibilities include diagnostic sign-out within a subspecialized practice model, with emphasis on liver transplant pathology and complementary service responsibilities in gastrointestinal/hepatobiliary pathology and/or transplant pathology. The faculty member will be expected to participate actively in the education of medical students, residents, and fellows, and to contribute to the academic mission of the department through teaching, clinical service, collaboration, and, where appropriate, research or other scholarly work.

Qualifications

Applicants must have an MD, DO, or foreign equivalent degree and be eligible for medical licensure in the State of West Virginia. Candidates must have completed an accredited pathology residency program and fellowship training in gastrointestinal/hepatobiliary pathology, transplant pathology, or a closely related area relevant to liver transplant pathology. Candidates must be board certified or board eligible in Anatomic Pathology or Anatomic and Clinical Pathology. All qualifications must be met by the time of appointment.

About the Department

WVU PALM is a diverse and expanding team of over 40 faculty specializing in all areas of anatomic and clinical pathology as well as laboratory medicine and anatomical sciences. Clinical services are supported by advanced Digital Pathology and Telepathology systems, and state-of-the-art ancillary testing (IHC, cytogenetics, FISH, NGS) is performed onsite. Faculty research activities are supported by the PALM Tissue Bank, Research Histology Lab, Brain Bank and the Rapid Development Laboratory. The Department serves West Virginia University Hospitals, the premier regional referral center for West Virginia and parts of Pennsylvania and Maryland. The institution offers a collaborative professional environment, advanced technology, and highly regarded clinical programs.

WVU Medicine Transplant Alliance is West Virginia’s first and only multi-organ transplant center. WVU Transplant Alliance completed its first heart transplant in 2019 and kidney transplant in 2020. Since then, our team has helped many patients from West Virginia and surrounding regions to navigate complex medical challenges, explore transplant candidacy, and make informed decisions regarding their health.

Our multidisciplinary teams work together with the mission of providing exceptional, patient-centered organ transplant care in West Virginia. We work tirelessly to reach those suffering from chronic or end-stage heart or kidney disease, offering trusted, state-of-the-art care in an area with some of the highest rates of both heart and kidney disease in the nation. We do this by:

• Using novel approaches to care

• Demonstrating excellent outcomes in transplant success

• Empowering staff and clinicians to provide a tailored, comprehensive experience for each patient

About the WVU Health System

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

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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. Morgantown is located just over an hour south of Pittsburgh, PA and three hours from Washington, D.C. and Baltimore, MD.

Build your legacy as you serve, teach, learn and make a difference from day one. To learn more, visit https://medicine.wvu.edu/pathology/ and apply online at www.wvumedicine.org/careers.

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Shift / Exempt/Non-Exempt

United States of America (Exempt)

Company

UHA University Health Associates

Cost Center

8200 UHA Pathology

Address

1 Medical Center DriveMorgantownWest 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.