Medical Director of Pulmonary Critical Care Medicine

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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.

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:

WVUHS Medical Group seeks a dynamic and experienced Medical Director of Pulmonary Critical Care Medicine to lead our team of physicians and advanced practice providers (APPs) at Uniontown Hospital. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong leadership skills, a commitment to providing excellent patient care, and a passion for the professional development of the healthcare team.

Responsibilities:

Leadership and Administration:

• Provide strategic leadership to the Pulmonary Critical Care section.
• Collaborate with hospital leadership to develop and implement policies and procedures.
• Foster a positive and collaborative work environment that promotes excellence in patient care and professional growth.

Clinical Oversight:

• Practice in and oversee the pulmonary clinic, ensuring high-quality outpatient care.
• Lead the inpatient pulmonary consult service, providing expert consultation to hospitalized patients.
• Direct bronchoscopy services, ensuring optimal diagnostic and therapeutic outcomes.
• Manage the critical care unit, coordinating care for critically ill patients.
• Oversee the sleep program, ensuring comprehensive evaluation and management of sleep disorders.

Collaboration:

• Function collaboratively with the Trauma and Critical Care Institute of WVU Medicine.
• Engage in multidisciplinary collaboration to enhance patient care and outcomes.
• Participate in regular meetings with hospital leadership to ensure seamless integration of services.

Professional Development:

• Mentor and guide physicians and APPs within the Pulmonary Critical Care section.
• Facilitate ongoing education and training to ensure the team stays abreast of the latest advancements in the field.
• Encourage and support professional development activities for individual team members.

Qualifications: Applicants must be Board Certified in Pulmonary Medicine and Critical Care Medicine. Ideal candidate will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, demonstrated leadership experience and a commitment to providing high-quality, patient-centered care.  All qualifications must be met at the time of appointment.

WVU Medicine: Uniontown Hospital is a 150-bed hospital located in Fayette County, committed to providing exceptional healthcare services to the community. As a member of the WVU Medicine network, we strive for excellence in patient care, education, and research.

If you are a dedicated and experienced Pulmonary Critical Care physician seeking a leadership role in a vibrant healthcare community, we invite you to apply for the position of Pulmonary Critical Care Section Chief at WVU Medicine: Uniontown Hospital. Join us in our mission to deliver outstanding care and make a positive impact on the health and well-being of our community.

Highlights:

• Forbes ranks WVU Health System “Best Among America’s Large Employers”
• Ranked Top 150 Places to Work in healthcare by Becker’s Healthcare
• Ranked within the top 100 Forbes 2023 list of “America’s Best Employers for Women”
• Recognized Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

To apply online at http://wvumedicine.org/careers

For additional information, please contact Sonya Petry at [email protected].

Fayette Physician Network, Inc. d/b/a WVUHS Medical Group is an AA/EO employer – Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Shift:

Exempt/Non-Exempt:

United States of America (Exempt)

Company:

SMG System Medical Group

Cost Center:

479 SMG Pulmonology

Address:

500 W Berkeley StreetUniontownPennsylvania

Equal Opportunity Employer

West Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries (collectively "WVUHS") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. WVUHS strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. All WVUHS employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.