Pediatrician Ophthalmology Physician

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.

The West Virginia University School of Medicine, Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences is seeking an Ophthalmologist to join our practice in Wheeling, WV (rank available: The successful candidate will practice in the area of comprehensive ophthalmology. In addition to providing excellent patient care, he or she will also be involved in teaching allied health professionals.

Applicants must have an MD or DO foreign equivalent and be eligible to obtain a state medical license.

Candidates must have completed an accredited ophthalmology residency program be board certified/eligible in ophthalmology.

Wheeling Hospital has served the Northern Panhandle of West Virginia, Eastern Ohio and parts of Pennsylvania longer than any other hospital in the state. The hospital has 247 beds, and the medical staff totals 230 primary care and specialty physicians. In addition to the hospital, the complex includes the Continuous Care Center, the Wheeling Renal Care and the Howard Long Wellness Center. Connected to the hospital are four medical office buildings where 80 physicians have their private offices. Wheeling Hospital's Center for Pediatrics brings together specialists from a wide variety of disciplines to provide total health care for infants, children and adolescents. From primary to acute care services, child/adolescent psychiatry to rehabilitation, behavioral health to pediatric endocrinology, wellness and community services, the concept of Wheeling Hospital Center for Pediatrics is to provide a medical "home" for the region's children. The center features the only area team of more than 200 professionals, including nine pediatricians, providing pediatric services around the clock.

The area presents an unparalleled quality of life. Through major art exhibitions, symphony concerts, theatrical productions, history programs, dance performances and hundreds of classes, workshops and seminars, Wheeling's cultural community is committed to enriching lives through the arts and bringing enjoyment and inspiration to people of all ages. Year-round activities include golf, hiking, biking, kayaking/water sports, running, skiing/snowboarding, and host of family activities.

Build your legacy as you serve, teach, learn and make a difference from day one. For additional questions, please contact Karen-Marie Johnson, Senior Physician Recruiter, at karen-marie.WVU & UHA are AA/EO employer - Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran - and WVU is the recipient of an NSF ADVANCE award for gender equity.

UHA University Health Associates

8140 UHA Ophthalmology

1 Medical Park Drive Wheeling West Virginia

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