Physician- Colorectal Surgery

Colorectal Surgeon

West Virginia University School of Medicine and the Department of Surgery, Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery seek a Colorectal Surgeon (ranks available: Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor). The successful candidate will be expected to practice in Morgantown, 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 will practice in the area of Colorectal Surgery. In addition to providing excellent patient care, the successful candidate will also be actively involved in teaching medical students, residents, and fellows.

Qualifications: Applicants must have an MD or DO degree or foreign equivalent and be eligible to obtain a state medical license. Candidates must be board certified/eligible in general surgery and must have completed a colon and rectal surgery fellowship by the time of appointment. For appointment at the Associate Professor or Professor rank, a demonstrated track-record of leadership, excellent communication skills, and publications in high-impact journals is required. All qualifications must be met by the time of appointment.

The Department of Surgery, Section of Colorectal Surgery at WVU has implemented several new programs including robotic and laparoscopic surgery, multidisciplinary tumor board and IBD conference and working towards NAPRC accreditation. You will join a highly skilled surgical team making an extraordinary difference in the lives of patients across our entire state. Ours is a collaborative atmosphere that encourages innovation and growth, with a 39 percent increase in operative volume and 22 percent increase in total patient visits over the last two years. The Department of Surgery is committed to the mission of building an outstanding academic department and to recruiting highly qualified faculty. Successful candidates will embody the clinical, educational, and research missions of the Department of Surgery.