Physician – Otolaryngology Generalist WVUM - THOMAS HEALTH SYSTEM

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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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Physician – Otolaryngology Generalist  

WVUM - THOMAS HEALTH SYSTEM

West Virginia University School of Medicine and the Department of Otolaryngology seek a General Otolaryngologist (ranks available: Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor). The successful candidate will be expected to practice at Thomas Health System in Charleston and South Charleston, West Virginia.

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 will practice in the areas of General Otolaryngology. In addition to providing excellent patient care, the successful candidate will also be actively involved in teaching medical students, residents, and fellows.

Qualifications: Candidate must have an MD or DO degree or foreign equivalent and be eligible for state medical license. Successful candidate must have completed an Otolaryngology Residency Program.  Successful candidates must be board certified / eligible in Otolaryngology. All qualifications must be met by the time of appointment.

The Department of Otolaryngology brings the advantage of the following:

• Employment with a unique and competitive compensation model including attractive benefits package

• Provide quality care in private practice like setting in local communities with the opportunity to utilize the resources of a prestigious academic medical center

• Integrated system that assists providers with routine tasks and mandated regulations allowing you to focus on patients, families, and complex medical decision-making.

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 in areas such as cancer, heart and vascular, and neuroscience, among many others. The Health System operates West Virginia’s first and only multi-organ transplant center, and opened a new, 150-bed Children’s Hospital in September 2022.

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. To learn more, visit WVUMedicine.org.

Location: West Virginia’s capital city is perfectly positioned at the confluence of the Kanawha and Elk rivers. It’s also where three major interstates converge, making it a highly accessible destination for visitors looking for an affordable getaway. Charleston boasts the history you’d expect of a capital city, but a growing arts scene and its riverside position makes it a hub for recreation and culture, too.

To apply online please visit WVU Medicine Careers | WVU Medicine

Please view the links below to learn more about WVU’s Department of Otolaryngology.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KYViIirG6O0&feature=youtu.be

https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/otolaryngology/

For additional questions and information regarding the position, please contact Hassan Ramadan, MD, MSc, Professor and Chairman [email protected] or one of our recruiters:

Sara Cloer - Physician and Provider Recruiter (Thomas) [email protected]

Erica Lippencott - Physician & Provider Recruiter at [email protected]

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.

Additional Job Description:

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Shift:

Exempt/Non-Exempt:

United States of America (Exempt)

Company:

UHA University Health Associates

Cost Center:

8180 UHA Otolaryngology

Address:

4605 Maccorkle Ave SW

South Charleston

West Virginia

Equal Opportunity Employer

 

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