Physician - Adult Cardiac Surgery

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Additional Job Description:

West Virginia University School of Medicine's Department of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery and the WVU Heart & Vascular Institute is actively recruiting a board-certified/eligible cardiac surgeon to join our rapidly growing Adult Cardiac Surgery Division. Eligible candidates will be at the Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor level. The candidate will practice in Morgantown, WV.

The successful candidate will practice the full spectrum of adult cardiac surgery. Subspecialty and academic interests, while not mandatory, will be facilitated by the Department to ensure future growth and development of the new faculty member.

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 cardiothoracic surgery. 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 a general surgery residency program, as well as a cardiothoracic surgery fellowship program. Successful candidates must be board eligible/certified in cardiothoracic surgery. All qualifications must be met by the time of appointment.

At the WVU Heart & Vascular Institute, you'll join a renowned team of surgeons, medical and interventional cardiologists, radiologists, vascular specialists, and others making an extraordinary difference in the lives of patients not only locally, but across our entire state. Ours is a collaborative atmosphere that allows you to practice advanced medicine in a highly satisfying academic environment. Our mission is to provide the best possible heart and vascular care for our patients. We do so by recruiting some of the finest physicians from across the country - men and women who are often recognized leaders in their specialty or subspecialty; investing heavily in new technology; practicing - and frequently developing - the latest techniques in heart and vascular care; and placing the highest emphasis on achieving great quality outcomes. While this positionmay bebased in Morgantown, the WVU Heart Institute operates several satellite clinics whereby all section faculty have the opportunity to participate at the discretion of the department.

Build your legacy as you serve, teach, learn and make a difference from day one. To learn more about the Department visit or submit your CV directly to Erin Mills at View email address on click.appcast.io.

WVU & UHA are AA/EO employer - Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran - and WVU is the recipient of an NSF ADVANCE award for gender equity.

JR25-18337

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Shift:

Exempt/Non-Exempt:

United States of America (Exempt)

Company:

UHA University Health Associates

Cost Center:

124 UHA HVI CVT Surgery

Address:

1 Medical Center Drive Morgantown West Virginia

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