Expand your expertise across routine optometry and specialized
care.
Diagnose, manage, and treat glaucoma, ocular disease,
refractive errors, and other complex conditions.
Enjoy a role that enhances both clinical proficiency and
long‑term professional satisfaction.
Practice Environment
WVU Medicine’s Ophthalmology Department offers:
- A collaborative, academically rich, and high-volume clinical
environment.
- Extensive case breadth, including complex cataracts, plastics
(ptosis, blepharoplasty), cornea, and other subspecialties.
- Strong faculty engagement with a deep commitment to teaching
and mentorship.
- Active resident involvement is supported by dedicated
faculty.
- Significant surgical exposure, including trauma management,
inpatient consults, and comprehensive ophthalmology
procedures.
Advanced Clinical & Research Capabilities
- Home to one of only two federally funded Visual Sciences
Centers of Biomedical Research Excellence in the nation.
- Active initiatives in gene therapy for inherited blindness,
including PROM1‑targeted retinal vector research showing promising
preclinical results.
- Retina specialists serve as key providers for ocular trauma and
vision threatening disease.
- Access to ultramodern diagnostic tools and therapies,
reinforcing WVU as a referral center for complex ophthalmic
cases.
- Robust clinical trial involvement supported by NIH/NEI grant
funding.
Facilities & Infrastructure Expansion
A new
150,000 sq. ft. Eye Institute has been approved,
featuring:
- 105 exam rooms
- 44 testing rooms
- Dedicated surgical suites
This expansion is projected to be completed in September 2027 and
will significantly increase patient access, clinical capacity, and
opportunities for faculty and trainees.
About WVU Medicine:
WVU Medicine is the clinical and academic health enterprise of West
Virginia University and stands as the state’s largest health system
and private employer. Founded in 1996 to unify academic medicine,
clinical care, and community health initiatives, WVU Medicine has
grown into a regional powerhouse with 30 hospitals across West
Virginia, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Maryland. It includes specialized
institutes, such as the
WVU Cancer
Institute ,
WVU
Critical Care and Trauma Institute ,
WVU Heart
and Vascular Institute ,
WVU Eye
Institute , and the
WVU
Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute , and employs over 47,000
people. With more than 3,260 beds, the system delivers
comprehensive care, ranging from primary services and advanced
procedures like robotic cardiac surgery to mobile cancer
screenings.
The foundation of WVU Medicine is deeply rooted in the history of
West Virginia University, which began offering medical education in
1869. The School of Medicine evolved from a two-year program in
1912 to a full four-year medical school by 1960, thanks to a unique
“pop tax” on soft drinks that funded its expansion. Over the
decades, the WVU Health Sciences Center has grown to include
schools of Medicine, Dentistry, Nursing, Pharmacy, and Public
Health, serving more than 2,500 students.
About Morgantown, WV:
- Nationally ranked among the best small cities in America for
quality of life, education, and outdoor recreation.
- Safe, family-friendly university town with excellent schools,
affordable housing, and vibrant arts and culture.
- Conveniently located just over an hour from Pittsburgh and
within driving distance of Washington, D.C.
Join a forward-looking academic team — help shape the future of
imaging at WVU while living and working in a dynamic, supportive
environment.
For additional information, or to submit your CV, please contact
Karen-Marie Johnson, Senior Physician Recruiter, at
karen-marie.johnson@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.
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Scheduled Weekly Hours:
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Exempt/Non-Exempt:
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Company:
UHA University Health Associates
Cost Center:
8140 WVUH Ophthalmology
Address:
1 Medical Park Drive
Wheeling
West Virginia
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