Physician – Neurosurgery

West Virginia University Rockefeller Neuroscience Instituteand theDepartment ofNeurosurgeryseek aNeurosurgeonqualified at theAssistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor rank. The successfulcandidatewillbeexpectedto practice in Weirton, WV.
 

As a full member of the WVU Health System(WVUHS), Weirton Medical Center (WMC) is part of a broad, integrated network of doctors, hospitals, clinics, and specialized institutes across West Virginia, Southwestern Pennsylvania, Western Maryland, and Ohio. WMC is in the Northern panhandle of WV andservesnot only West Virginia butEasternOhio andthesuburbs of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Two additional System hospitals provideserviceinthis region. Wheeling Hospital in Wheeling, WV,is 30 miles south with 247 bedswhile Reynolds
Memorial Hospital in Glen Dale, WV, 40 miles away, has 94 beds. Wheeling Hospital currently has two full-time Neurosurgeons, focusing on spine care and general neurosurgery. This position would align closely with the practice based inWheeling andcould potentially provide some call coverage at Wheeling as they pursue level 2 trauma status.
 

Thecity of Weirton isrich with smalltowncharm,security, and warmth. Enjoythemany outdoor recreational opportunities, museums, arts, and entertainmentvenues.Consistently rated asoneofthesafest cities intheUnitedStates,thecommunity isamere 30miles fromtheheart of downtownPittsburgh and allthe amenitiesa large city has to offer, and25miles from the Pittsburgh International Airport.
 

The WVU Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute (RNI) is a comprehensive multidisciplinary patient care, education, and research institute providing neurological and mental healthcare through more than 300,000 visits annually. The 300+ physicians and scientists of the RNI improve lives by pioneering advances in neuroscience, brain health, and therapeutics. The RNI team uses the latest technologies with academic, government, and industry partners to make tangible progress to combat public health challenges ranging from addiction to Alzheimer’s disease.
 

The RNI’s flagship facilities are located on the WVU Health Sciences campus in Morgantown with more than 2,200 dedicated team members across seven departments, patient care units, and research laboratories. https://rni.wvumedicine.org/
 

Pursuing a career at West Virginia’s largest health system and the state’s largest private employer, WVUHS (WVU Medicine), means you have access to many challenging and rewarding opportunities in Neurosurgery. Today, the WVU Health System has more than 3,400 licensed beds, 4,600 providers, andnearly35,000employees. Anchored by an 880-bed academic medical center in Morgantown, the Health System includes 25 member hospitals that collectively serve a multi-state region.
 

Duties: Thesuccessful candidate will practicein the area ofgeneral neurosurgerywith a heavy focus on spine care.  All RNIcommunity-basedneurosurgeons are expected to cover eight nights ofcallper month.
 

Qualifications: Candidate must have an MD or DO degree or foreign equivalent and be eligible for state medical licensure. Successful candidatemusthave completedneurosurgery residency program and beboardeligible/certified in neurosurgery. All qualifications must be met by the time of appointment.

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 additional information, please contact Pam Furbee, Senior Physician Recruiter & 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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