Physician-Movement Disorders, Thomas Memorial Hospital

Position Overview

West Virginia University Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute and the Department of Neurology in the WVU School of Medicine are seeking a Movement Disorders Neurologist for Thomas Memorial Hospital qualified for appointment at the Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor rank. The successful candidate will be expected to practice in South Charleston, WV.

• In addition to providing excellent patient care, the successful candidate will also be actively involved in teaching medical students and residents.

• Successful candidates must have an MD or DO degree or foreign equivalent and be eligible for state medical licensure.
• Candidate must have completed a neurology residency program and movement disorders fellowship program and be board certified/eligible in neurology and movement disorders.
• All qualifications must be met by the time of appointment.

WVU Medicine Thomas Hospitals integrates exceptional patient care with medical education and research. The Thomas Hospitals team includes more than 450 providers at two hospitals and more than 40 locations throughout Kanawha and Putnam counties. At Thomas Hospitals, we are proud to bring WVU Medicine’s commitment to superior, patient-centered healthcare closer to home. What sets us apart is our ability to combine the strength of a statewide health system with the personalized care of a local hospital.

Our partnership ensures that residents of southern West Virginia have access to advanced medical care, leading‑edge technology, and a seamless healthcare experience - all without leaving their community.

Candidates will join an active multidisciplinary team including neurologists, neurosurgeons, advanced practice providers, neuropathologists, and physical, occupational, and speech therapists for collaboration in the areas of patient care, research, and education.

WVU Neurology has an active multidisciplinary ALS clinic and the only MDA clinic in West Virginia. Our clinic offers a range of some of the most innovative approaches available including DBS, injections, medications, MR‑guided focused ultrasound, rehabilitation, and speech therapy.

Through a new vision and strategic thrust for neuroscience at WVU, and through basic, applied, and translational/clinical research, the Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute is a global leader in the discovery, development, and delivery of world‑class research in human performance and brain health. 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.

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.

JR26-44685 Scheduled Weekly

Hours:

40 Shift: Exempt/Non-Exempt:
United States of America (Exempt) Company: UHA University Health Associates Cost Center: 8097 UHA Neurology Charleston Address: 4605 Maccorkle Ave SW South Charleston West Virginia

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