Physician, Neurosurgery Weirton Medical Center

Neurosurgeon Position at West Virginia University Health System

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. Whether you are caring for our patients at one of the critical access hospitals, community sites, regional or academic medical centers, we are all one WVU Health System. Work Here. Thrive Here.

West Virginia University Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute and the Department of Neurosurgery seek a Neurosurgeon qualified at the Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor rank. The successful candidate will be expected to practice in Weirton, WV.

As a full member of the WVU Health System (WVUHS), Weirton Medical Center (WMC) is part of a broad, integrated network of doctors, hospitals, clinics, and specialized institutes across West Virginia, Southwestern Pennsylvania, Western Maryland, and Ohio. WMC is in the Northern panhandle of WV and serves not only West Virginia but Eastern Ohio and the suburbs of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Two additional System hospitals provide service in this region. Wheeling Hospital in Wheeling, WV, is 30 miles south with 247 beds while Reynolds Memorial Hospital in Glen Dale, WV, 40 miles away, has 94 beds. Wheeling Hospital currently has two full-time Neurosurgeons, focusing on spine care and general neurosurgery. This position would align closely with the practice based in Wheeling and could potentially provide some call coverage at Wheeling as they pursue level 2 trauma status.

The city of Weirton is rich with small town charm, security, and warmth. Enjoy the many outdoor recreational opportunities, museums, arts, and entertainment venues. Consistently rated as one of the safest cities in the United States, the community is a mere 30 miles from the heart of downtown Pittsburgh and all the amenities a large city has to offer, and 25 miles from the Pittsburgh International Airport.

The WVU Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute (RNI) is a comprehensive multidisciplinary patient care, education, and research institute providing neurological and mental healthcare through more than 300,000 visits annually. The 300+ physicians and scientists of the RNI improve lives by pioneering advances in neuroscience, brain health, and therapeutics. The RNI team uses the latest technologies with academic, government, and industry partners to make tangible progress to combat public health challenges ranging from addiction to Alzheimer's disease.

Pursuing a career at West Virginia's largest health system and the state's largest private employer, WVU HS (WVU Medicine), means you have access to many challenging and rewarding opportunities in Neurosurgery. Today, the WVU Health System has more than 3,400 licensed beds, 4,600 providers, and nearly 35,000 employees. Anchored by an 880-bed academic medical center in Morgantown, the Health System includes 25 member hospitals that collectively serve a multi-state region.

Duties: The successful candidate will practice in the area of general neurosurgery with a heavy focus on spine care. All RNI community-based neurosurgeons are expected to cover eight nights of call per month.

Qualifications: Candidate must have an MD or DO degree or foreign equivalent and be eligible for state medical licensure. Successful candidate must have completed neurosurgery residency program and be board eligible/certified in neurosurgery. All qualifications must be met by the time of appointment. Build your legacy as you serve, teach, learn, and make a difference from day one.

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.