Perform minimally invasive and robotic metabolic and bariatric
surgical procedures.
Participate in comprehensive preoperative evaluations and
long-term postoperative follow-up.
Collaborate with nutritionists, behavioral health specialists,
advanced practice providers, and multidisciplinary team members to
optimize patient outcomes.
Participate in patient education and shared decision-making
throughout the bariatric journey.
Provide longitudinal management of bariatric surgery patients
while supporting lifelong follow-up and weight management.
Program Development
- Assist in the strategic growth and continued development of the
Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery program.
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives, peer review,
morbidity and mortality conferences, and performance improvement
activities.
- Support accreditation standards and quality metrics for the
bariatric surgery program.
- Collaborate with physician and administrative leadership to
expand access to bariatric services throughout the region.
- Participate in community outreach, educational seminars, and
physician engagement activities promoting metabolic and bariatric
surgery.
Education & Leadership
- Participate in medical staff activities and committee
work.
- Mentor APPs, residents, medical students, nursing staff, and
other healthcare professionals.
- Support physician leadership initiatives and program
development.
- Participate in continuing medical education and quality
improvement activities.
Qualifications
Required
- MD or DO degree from an accredited institution.
- Board Certified or Board Eligible in General Surgery.
- Fellowship training in Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery.
- Eligible for unrestricted West Virginia medical licensure.
- DEA registration.
- ACLS certification.
Preferred
- Experience performing robotic bariatric procedures.
- Experience practicing within an accredited Metabolic &
Bariatric Surgery program.
- Interest in program development, quality improvement, and
multidisciplinary obesity management.
Why Join WVU Medicine East?
- Become part of a rapidly growing health system investing
more than $360 million in campus expansion and construction
projects, driving significant growth in surgical services and
physician recruitment.
- Help build and expand a comprehensive Metabolic & Bariatric
Surgery program within one of the region's fastest-growing
healthcare systems.
- Practice alongside an experienced multidisciplinary team with
dedicated APPs, anesthesia support, nutrition, behavioral health,
and advanced robotic technology.
- Academic affiliation with the WVU Health System, offering
opportunities for collaboration, teaching, research, and physician
leadership.
Location & Community
Berkeley Medical Center is located in
Martinsburg, West
Virginia, in the scenic
Eastern Panhandle of West
Virginia, just over an hour from
Washington, D.C., and
Baltimore, Maryland, with convenient access to
Washington
Dulles International Airport (IAD), Baltimore/Washington
International Airport (BWI), and Ronald Reagan Washington National
Airport (DCA).
The Eastern Panhandle offers the perfect balance of rural charm and
metropolitan accessibility. A lower cost of living, excellent
schools, outdoor recreation, and a relaxed pace of life are
complemented by easy access to the cultural, dining, and
entertainment opportunities of the Washington, D.C., and Baltimore
metropolitan areas. Berkeley County is one of the fastest-growing
counties in West Virginia while maintaining minimal congestion and
traffic. In recent years, a steady influx of professionals from
Washington, D.C., and Baltimore has contributed to the growth of
telecommuting, healthcare, and high-tech industries, making the
region an ideal place to live, work, and raise a family.
About WVU Medicine
The
West Virginia University Health System (WVU Medicine) is
West Virginia's largest health system and the state's largest
employer. The system has experienced tremendous growth in specialty
and subspecialty care, including cancer, heart and vascular,
neuroscience, orthopaedics, transplantation, and children's
services.
Today, WVU Medicine includes 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 serving
patients throughout West Virginia, Western Maryland, Eastern Ohio,
and Southwestern Pennsylvania.
Join Our Team
If you are looking for an opportunity to help build a premier
Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery Program within one of the
nation's fastest-growing academic health systems, we encourage you
to apply.
For additional information or questions, please
contact:
Betsy Gambino, MSN, FNP-C, RN
Director of Provider Recruitment & Engagement
WVU Medicine East
betsy.gambino@wvumedicine.org
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40
Shift:
Exempt/Non-Exempt:
United States of America (Exempt)
Company:
UHA University Health Associates
Cost Center:
8470 UHAE Bariatric & Metabolic Surgery
Address:
2500 Hospital Drive
Martinsburg
West Virginia
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