Faculty Physician - Mohs Micrographic Surgeon

Mohs Micrographic Surgeon Opportunity

West Virginia University School of Medicine and the Department of Dermatology seek a Mohs Micrographic Surgeon (ranks available: Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor). The successful candidate will be expected to practice at WVU Medicine Westmoreland Hospital in Greensburg, Pennsylvania.

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 Mohs micrographic surgery and dermatologic oncology, including the diagnosis and surgical management of basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, melanoma, and other cutaneous malignancies, as well as reconstruction of post-surgical defects. General and procedural dermatology may also be incorporated based on practice needs and candidate interest. 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 a Pennsylvania medical license. Successful candidate must have completed a Dermatology residency program, as well as an ACGME-accredited Micrographic Surgery and Dermatologic Oncology (MSDO) fellowship program. Successful candidates must be board certified / eligible in Dermatology by the American Board of Dermatology; board certification / eligibility in Micrographic Surgery and Dermatologic Oncology is preferred.

This is an excellent opportunity to establish and grow a Mohs surgery practice in Southwestern Pennsylvania, expanding timely access to skin cancer care for patients in Westmoreland County and the surrounding region. The successful candidate will join the WVU Medicine Department of Dermatology and work alongside a collaborative, multidisciplinary team, with the support and resources of an academic health system close to home for the patients served at Westmoreland Hospital.