Physician - Chief, Neurosurgical Spine Surgery

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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 WVU Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute are seeking a Leader in Neurosurgical Spine Surgery .

Duties: The WVU Neurosurgery Chief of Spine will provide strategic oversight and clinical direction for a growing spine program in conjunction with the Orthopaedic Spine Director. The Chief will oversee the development of a CAST accredited neurosurgical spine fellowship, lead the effort toward Joint Commission: Advanced Certificate in Spine Surgery, lead system efforts to track quality outcomes, and streamline referral processes and protocols. This position will be based at the main academic medical center in Morgantown, WV - The J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital. The Department of Neurosurgery provides coverage for six additional hospitals across the WVU Medicine system. In 2025, the Department of Neurosurgery performed more than 2,800 spine procedures.

Qualifications: The successful candidate will have 5+ years of experience in an academic setting. Candidate must have an MD or DO degree or foreign equivalent and be eligible for state medical licensure. Candidate must have completed an ACGME accredited neurosurgery residency program and a spine fellowship. All qualifications must be met at the time of appointment.

The WVU Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute (RNI) is a comprehensive multidisciplinary patient care, education, and research institute providing neurological and mental healthcare through more than 330,000 visits annually. The 300+ physicians and scientists of the RNI improve lives by pioneering advances in neuroscience, brain health, and therapeutics. Our state-of-the-art institute serves not only West Virginia but a large patient population from four border states of Pennsylvania, Ohio, Maryland, and Virginia. We provide the most advanced therapy for all neurological conditions with the latest cutting-edge technologies ranging from deep brain stimulation, advanced spine procedures, neurotrauma, and more. The successful candidate will have the chance to learn from our expert neurosurgical team to develop the next generation of leading experts in this field. The weekly schedule will include clinical responsibilities in the operating room, rounding on patients, outpatient clinic, and participation in department meetings.

Morgantown is consistently rated as one of the best small metropolitan areas in the country for both lifestyle and business climate. The area offers the cultural diversity and amenities of a large city in a safe, familyfriendly environment. There is also an excellent school system and an abundance of beautiful homes and recreational activities. Morgantown is located just over an hour south of Pittsburgh, PA and three hours from Washington, D.C. and Baltimore, MD.

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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:
40

Shift:

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

Company:
UHA University Health Associates

Cost Center:
8100 UHA Neuro Neurosurgery

Address:
1 Medical Center Drive

Morgantown

West Virginia

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