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West Virginia University Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute and the Department of Neurosurgery seek a General Neurosurgeon (ranks available: Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor) with an emphasis in spinal neurosurgery to expand our practice at Thomas Memorial Hospital in Charleston, WV. The candidate will be part of a new neurosurgical team building a new neuroscience program at Thomas Memorial Hospital as part of a state-wide, comprehensive neurosciences program through the Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute. The successful candidate will practice in South Charleston, WV.
The WVU Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute guides a team of 200 dedicated faculty in providing compassionate patient care and advanced medicine through education, research, and outreach in the many diverse communities we serve.
Successful candidates must have an MD or DO degree (foreign educational equivalent accepted) and be eligible for state medical licensure. Candidates must have completed a neurosurgery residency program and be board certified/board eligible in neurosurgery. All qualifications must be met by the time of appointment.
The successful candidate will practice in the area of neurosurgery. In addition to providing excellent patient care, the successful candidate will also be actively involved in teaching medical students and residents.
As a full member of the health system, Thomas Memorial Hospital is part of a broad, integrated network of doctors, hospitals, clinics, and specialized institutes across West Virginia, Southwestern Pennsylvania, Western Maryland, and Ohio. Today, the WVU Health System, which operates under the brand “WVU Medicine,” has more than 20,000 employees; 2,815 providers; 22 member, managed, and affiliate hospitals; and more than 2.5 million patient visits annually.
Thomas Memorial Hospital Is located in West Virginia’s capital city and is perfectly positioned at the confluence of the Kanawha and Elk Rivers. It is also where three major interstates converge, making it a highly accessible destination for visitors looking for an affordable getaway. Charleston boasts the history you would expect of a capital city, but a growing arts scene and its riverside position makes it a hub for recreation and culture. West Virginia has some of the most beautiful landscapes on the east coast, with scenic mountains, dense wilderness areas, and fast running rivers that make the state a year-round playground for the outdoor enthusiast.
Build your legacy as you serve, teach, learn and make a difference from day one. To learn more, please visit https://rni.wvumedicine.org, and apply online at https://wvumedicine.org/careers/.
For more information, please contact Pam Furbee, Senior Physician Recruiter and Talent Advisor, at pamela.furbee@wvumedicine.org.
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.
Additional Job DescriptionScheduled Weekly Hours:40
Exempt/Non-ExemptShift: United States of America (Exempt)
CompanyUHA University Health Associates
Cost Center8115 UHA Neuro Neurosurgery Charleston
Address4605 Maccorkle Ave SW
South Charleston
West Virginia