Physician - Thoracic Surgery (WHH)

West Virginia University School of Medicine and the Department of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery – General Thoracic Surgeon West Virginia University School of Medicine and the Department of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery seek a General Thoracic Surgeon (ranks available: Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor). The successful candidate will be expected to practice in Wheeling, 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 joins a group of internationally renowned academic thoracic surgeons who are part of the WVU Heart and Vascular Institute and Mary Babb Randolph Cancer Center. Candidates with competency in minimally invasive lung and esophageal surgery should apply. In addition to providing excellent patient care, the successful candidate will also be actively involved in teaching medical students, residents, and fellows. Qualifications Candidates must have an MD or DO degree (or foreign educational equivalent), and be eligible for state medical license. Successful candidate must have completed general surgery residency program, as well as cardiothoracic surgery fellowship program. Successful candidate must be board‑certified or board‑eligible in thoracic surgery. All qualifications must be met by the time of appointment. Benefits Highly competitive salary Malpractice coverage Health Benefits Retirement plans – including 100% Employer Contributed 401a Relocation allowance Build your legacy as you serve, teach, learn, and make a difference from day one. To learn more, visit . For additional questions or to send your CV, please contact Erin Mills at View email address on click.appcast.io JR26-29808 Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Exempt/Non‑Exempt: United States of America (Exempt) Company: UHA University Health Associates Cost Center: 7929 UHA HVI Wheeling Hospital Address: 1 Medical Park Drive Wheeling West Virginia University Health Associates and its subsidiaries (collectively "UHA") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. UHA strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. All UHA employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment. #J-18808-Ljbffr