Orthopaedic Hand Surgeon

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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:

The West Virginia University School of Medicine and Department of Community Practice are seeking a hand surgeon (ranks available: Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor) to practice at Camden Clark Medical Center in Parkersburg, WV.

Duties: The successful candidate will practice in the area of hand surgery.

Qualifications: Applicants must have an MD or DO degree or foreign equivalent and be eligible for state medical license. Candidates must have completed orthopaedic surgery residency and hand surgery fellowship. Candidates must be board certified/eligible in Orthopaedic surgery. All qualifications must be met by the time of appointment.

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 Health System, 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.  

The West Virginia University Health System is West Virginia’s largest health system and the state’s largest employer. The System has undergone significant expansion in specialty and sub-specialty care in areas such as cancer, heart and vascular, and neuroscience, among many others. The Health System operates West Virginia’s first and only multi-organ transplant center, and opened a new, 150-bed Children’s Hospital in September 2022.

Today, the WVU Health System has more than 2,400 licensed beds, 3,900 providers, and nearly 30,000 employees. Anchored by a 700-bed academic medical center in Morgantown, the Health System includes more than 20 member hospitals that collectively serve a multi-state region that includes West Virginia, Western Maryland, Eastern Ohio, and Southwestern Pennsylvania.

Build your legacy as you serve, teach, learn, and make a difference from day one.  To apply online visit https://www.wvumedicine.org/careers/.  For additional information, please contact Jontell Harris, Physician Recruiter, at [email protected].

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Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Shift:

Exempt/Non-Exempt:

United States of America (Exempt)

Company:

UHA University Health Associates

Cost Center:

8326 UHA Community Practice Orthopaedics Parkersburg

Address:

800 Garfield AveParkersburgWest Virginia

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