West Virginia University School of Medicine and the Department of Orthopaedics seek a total joint reconstruction surgeon qualified for appointment at the Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor rank. The successful candidate will practice in Morgantown, WV.
Duties: The successful candidate will practice in the area of orthopaedic joint reconstruction surgery. In addition to providing excellent patient care, the successful candidate will also be actively involved in teaching medical students, residents, and fellows. This will involve teaching in the clinic, operating room, and didactic settings. Interest and success in scholarly research is expected.
Qualifications: Applicants must have an MD or DO degree or foreign equivalent and be eligible for state medical licensure. Candidates must have completed orthopaedic surgery residency program and joint reconstruction surgery fellowship program and be board certified/eligible in orthopaedic surgery. All qualifications must be met by the time of appointment.
Our Department of Orthopaedics has approximately 40 full time faculty in all sub-specialty areas of Orthopaedics, including spine, total joint replacement, sports medicine, foot and ankle, hand, pediatrics, trauma, musculoskeletal oncology, and basic science. Our faculty are fellowship trained and respected nationally, but we emphasize more than surgical expertise - our mission is that as the Department of Orthopaedics at West Virginia University, our thriving, collaborative team of joint reconstruction specialists is dedicated to providing exceptional patient care by achieving excellence in patient outcomes and continually improving our clinical operations. Academically, we are committed to providing a comprehensive orthopaedic education program that attracts exceptional applicants and encourages the personal and professional development of residents, faculty, and learners at all levels. As a leader in research, we will conduct efficient, collaborative, and translational research that improves patient outcomes, develops innovative solutions, and advances musculoskeletal research from the bench to the bedside. As a part of a major academic teaching center, we use a multidisciplinary approach to the treatment and education of our patients. Our physicians have easy access to a full range of specialists.
Morgantown, WV is the quintessential college town, with Division I Big 12 sports, diverse cultural and arts activities, world famous outdoor recreation, and excellent schools. Yet, we are only 75 miles from Pittsburgh and a three-hour drive to DC. We are an inclusive, educated small community with a strong local economy. You will be impressed with the high quality of life we have to offer here in beautiful north-central West Virginia.
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.
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. The WVU Health System is comprised of a network of 25 hospitals and their affiliated clinics, anchored by its flagship hospital, J.W Ruby Memorial in Morgantown, an 881-bed academic medical center that offers tertiary and quaternary care. The WVU Medicine System has more than 35,000 employees; 4,000 clinicians; and serves hundreds of thousands of people annually from across the region and the nation with more than 4.5 million patient visits annually. To learn more, visit WVUMedicine.org.
