Emergency Medicine Physician- St. Joseph's Hospital

Overview

The Department of Emergency Medicine at West Virginia University (WVU), St. Joseph's Hospital in Buckhannon, WV, is seeking academic Emergency Medicine physicians at the rank of Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor. Qualified candidates may be considered for a Medical Director/Division Chief opportunity for St. Joseph's Hospital.

St. Joseph's Hospital receives 24,000 Emergency Department visits per year, with opportunities for clinical practice and medical student and resident teaching. Buckhannon, WV offers a rural setting with high-quality care for the community. St. Joseph's Hospital is ranked in the Top 20 Critical Access Hospitals for Best Practices in Quality by the National Rural Health Association.

WVU Health System (WVUHS) is West Virginia's largest private employer and a national leader in patient safety and quality. WVU Medicine includes WVU School of Medicine physicians and specialists, four community hospitals, three critical access hospitals, a children’s hospital, and a 645-bed academic medical center offering tertiary and qua ternary care.

• Provide academic Emergency Medicine clinical care across affiliated sites (e.g., WVU Hospitals/Ruby Memorial Hospital, United Hospital Center, St. Joseph's Hospital, WVU Urgent Care centers, Student Health, and related facilities).
• Engage in medical student and resident education, including oversight of teaching activities and mentorship within a growing EM residency program and an ultrasound fellowship program.
• Collaborate with faculty, fellows, residents, and advanced practice providers to deliver high-quality patient care.
• Contribute to scholarly activities and participate in departmental initiatives as appropriate to rank and credentials.

• MD or DO degree (or foreign equivalent) and eligibility for an unrestricted West Virginia medical license.
• Completed an accredited Emergency Medicine residency program and board-certified or board-eligible in Emergency Medicine.
• Rank and salary commensurate with credentials and experience.

WVU offers a highly competitive and comprehensive recruitment package. The department supports a thriving clinical practice with diverse EM sites and residents, and provides opportunities for leadership roles such as Medical Director/Division Chief.

WVUHS is West Virginia’s largest private employer and a leader in patient safety and quality. For more information, visit (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). and apply online at .

For additional questions or to apply, please contact Lindsay Spaur, Senior Physician Recruiter, ur.

Scheduled Weekly

Hours:

40

Shift: Exempt/Non-Exempt:
United States of America (Exempt)

Company: UHA University Health Associates

Cost Center: 8280 UHA Emergency Medicine WVUH

Address: 1 Amalia Drive, Buckhannon, West Virginia

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