Physician – Neurosurgery

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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.

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Additional Job Description:

West Virginia University Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute and the Department of Neurosurgery seek a General Neurosurgeon (ranks available Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor) to expand our practice at Camden Clark Medical Center in Parkersburg, WV.

We are seeking a neurosurgeon primarily focused on spine and general neurosurgical procedures to be part of a new neurosurgical team building a new neuroscience program at Camden Clark Medical Center as part of a state-wide, comprehensive neurosciences program through the WVU Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute.The successful candidate will join other neurosurgeons in a group practice at Camden Clark and in the Department of Neurosurgery at large. Additional training in minimally invasive spine (MIS) procedures would be significantly supported with state-of-the-art facilities and regional referrals.

Duties: The successful candidate will practice in the area of neurosurgery. Spine and general neurosurgical procedures will be performed.

Qualifications: Candidate must have an MD or DO degree or foreign equivalent and be eligible for state medical licensure. Candidates must have completed a neurosurgery residency program and be board certified/board eligible inneurosurgery. All qualifications must be met by the time of appointment.

The WVU Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute guides a team of 280 dedicated faculty in providing compassionate patient care and advanced medicine through education, research, and outreach in the many diverse communities we serve.

As a full member of the health system, Camden Clark 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 HealthSystem, which operates under the brand “WVU Medicine,” has more than 20,000 employees; 2,815 providers; 24 member, managed, and affiliate hospitals; and more than 2.5 million patient visits annually.

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. Nestled within a community of about 90,000 residents, the city of Parkersburg is centrally located in the Mid-Ohio Valley along the Ohio River. Parkersburg and Wood County provide low crime rates, low commuting times, and state-of-the-art healthcare facilities, combined with lower-than-average cost of living, excellent education systems and an abundance of close-proximity outdoor activities. The area is a premier choice to raise a family, retire, or just enjoy a better overall quality of life. Because of its convenient location, Parkersburg is a short drive to multiple major metropolitan areas such as Columbus, OH and Pittsburgh, PA. 

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/careers/. For more information, please contact Pam Furbee, Sr. Physician Recruiter and Talent Advisor, at [email protected].

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.

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Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Shift:

Exempt/Non-Exempt:

United States of America (Exempt)

Company:

UHA University Health Associates

Cost Center:

8100 UHA Neuro Neurosurgery

Address:

800 Garfield AveParkersburgWest Virginia

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