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West Virginia University Medical Corporation dba University Health Associates

Physician - Thoracic Surgery (BMC)

West Virginia University Medical Corporation dba University Health Associates, Martinsburg, West Virginia, us, 25402


Welcome! We're excited you're considering an opportunity with us! To apply to this position and be considered, click the Apply button located above this message and complete the application in full. Below, you'll find other important information about this position. 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.

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Additional Job Description:West Virginia University School of Medicine and the Department of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery seek a General ThoracicSurgeon (ranks available: Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor). The successful candidate will be expected to practice in the Eastern Campus of WVU School of Medicine at Berkeley Medical Center in Martinsburg, 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

c ompetency 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.WVU Medicine Thoracic and Esophageal Surgery ProgramA

collaborative atmosphere

that allows you to practice advanced medicine in a highly satisfying academic environmentOur providers are

leading researchers, scientists, and innovators

on the regional, national, and international stage - since 2017, publishing close to 600 peer-reviewed manuscripts and generating

millions of dollars in grant funding , including from the NIH8 Board-certified, dedicated general thoracic surgeonsOne of the most

cutting-edge, modern, and comprehensive

service lines in the countryUsing the most advanced equipment and latest surgical techniques, including

minimally invasive robotic surgery and video-assisted thoracic surgery

to achieve the best possible patient outcomesAccess to state-of-the-art technology such as

Da Vinci Robot

Xi, ION, and Auris MonarchOur physicians have

more experience

performing minimally invasive robotic surgeries

than any other surgeons in the regionEarned prestigious

3-star (highest) rating from the Society of Thoracic SurgeonsRanked by US News & World Report

as one of the Best Hospitals

2020-21: High Performing in Lung SurgeryRecognized by the American Association for Thoracic Surgery and the Society of Thoracic Surgeons as one of the nation's best and

a destination for visiting surgeons from around the world800% growth

in thoracic and esophageal surgeries over the last four yearsDedicated Division of Research

- with generous resources to perform clinical and translational researchBuild your legacy as you serve, teach, learn, and make a difference from day one. To learn more, visit http://wvumedicine.org/heart/ .WVU Medicine

is West Virginia University's affiliated health system, West Virginia's largest private employer, and a national leader in patient safety and quality. WVUH provides the most advanced quaternary level of care available to the citizens of West Virginia and bordering states. With more than 13,000 employees and $2 billion-plus in annual revenues, WVU Medicine is West Virginia's premier academic health system and provider of advanced specialty care.About 90 minutes outside of Baltimore, MD and Washington, DC - Martinsburg, WV is home to

Berkeley Medical Center . Considered the eastern panhandle, the area continues to post the largest population growth rate in West Virginia, over 56% in the last 20 years, with its population younger and more educated than the state average. There is record economic growth in the region, and 40% of residents hold jobs in neighboring northern VA, suburban MD, and downtown DC.

There is close access to Dulles International Airport, Baltimore International Airport, and Reagan International Airport in Washington, DC.Comprehensive BenefitsHighly competitive salaryMalpractice coverageHealth BenefitsRetirement plans - including 100% Employer Contributed 401aRelocation allowanceFor additional questions or to send your CV, please contact Erin Mills at erin.mills@wvumedicine.orgWest Virginia University& University Health Associatesare an AA/EO employer- Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran - and WVU is the recipient of an NSF ADVANCE award for gender equity.JR23-18046Scheduled Weekly Hours:40

Shift:Exempt/Non-Exempt:United States of America (Exempt)

Company:UHA University Health Associates

Cost Center:7920 UHA HVI Martinsburg

Address:2500 Hospital Drive Martinsburg West Virginia