Physician - Thoracic Surgery (WHH)

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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.

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Additional Job Description:

West Virginia University School of Medicine and the Department of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery seek a General Thoracic Surgeon (ranks available: Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor). The successful candidate will be expected to practice in Wheeling, WV.

Depending on operational needs, a successful candidate may also be assigned to provide services at additional worksites in West Virginia, Maryland, and Pennsylvania. In such instances, travel would be anticipated and expected to fulfill said duties at these additional sites.

Duties: The successful candidate joins a group of internationally renowned academic thoracic surgeons who are part of the WVU Heart and Vascular Institute and Mary Babb Randolph Cancer Center. Candidates with competency in minimally invasive lung and esophageal surgery should apply. In addition to providing excellent patient care, the successful candidate will also be actively involved in teaching medical students, residents, and fellows.

Qualifications: Candidates must have an MD or DO degree (or foreign educational equivalent), and be eligible for state medical license. Successful candidate must have completed general surgery residency program, as well as cardiothoracic surgery fellowship program. Successful candidate must be board-certified or board-eligible in thoracic surgery. All qualifications must be met by the time of appointment.

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Comprehensive Benefits

• Highly competitive salary
• Malpractice coverage
• Health Benefits
• Retirement plans – including 100% Employer Contributed 401a
• Relocation allowance

For additional questions or to send your CV, please contact Erin Mills at erin.mills@wvumedicine.org

JR26-29808

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Shift:

Exempt/Non-Exempt: United States of America (Exempt)

Company: UHA University Health Associates

Cost Center: 7929 UHA HVI Wheeling Hospital

Address: 1 Medical Park Drive Wheeling West Virginia