Description
West Virginia University School of Medicine and the Department of Surgery seek a Colorectal Surgeon (ranks available: Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor) to practice in Morgantown, WV.
Qualifications:
- Must have an MD or DO degree or foreign equivalent
- Eligibility to obtain a state medical license
- Board certified/eligible in general surgery and must have completed a colon and rectal surgery fellowship
About the Department:
The Department of Surgery, Section of Colorectal Surgery has implemented several new programs:
- Robotic and laparoscopic surgery
- Multidisciplinary tumor board and IBD conference
- Working towards NAPRC accreditation.
You will join a highly skilled surgical team making an extraordinary difference in the lives of patients across our entire state. Ours is a collaborative atmosphere that encourages innovation and growth, with a 39 percent increase in operative volume and 22 percent increase in total patient visits over the last 24 months. The Department of Surgery is committed to the mission of building an outstanding academic department and to recruiting highly qualified faculty. Successful candidates will embody the clinical, educational, and research missions of the Department of Surgery.
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. 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.
Morgantown, West Virginia is located just over an hour south of Pittsburgh, PA and three hours from Washington, D.C. and Baltimore, MD. 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.
Build your legacy as you serve, teach, learn and make a difference from day one. To learn more, visit WVU Medicine Surgical-Oncology and apply online at http://wvumedicine.org/morgantowncareers. For additional questions, please contact Megan Core, Senior Physician Recruiter, at megan.core@wvumedicine.org.
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.
