Physician-Ophthalmology, Uveitis - 133

The West Virginia University Eye Institute, Department of Ophthalmology, announces an outstanding opportunity for a Uveitis specialist (ranks available: Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor). The successful candidate will be expected to practice in Morgantown, WV at the WVU Eye Institute.

Depending on operational needs, a successful candidate may also be assigned to provide services at additional worksites in West Virginia, Maryland, and Pennsylvania. In such instances, travel would be anticipated and expected to fulfill said duties at these additional sites.

Duties: Practice in the area of Uveitis. Responsibilities will include providing excellent patient care as well as teaching medical students and ophthalmology residents and fellows.

Qualifications: Applicants must have MD or DO degree or foreign equivalent and be eligible to obtain West Virginia medical license. Candidates must be board certified/eligible in Ophthalmology. Candidates should have completed a Uveitis fellowship, however additional training in other areas such as Medical Retina, Vitreoretinal, Cornea, Glaucoma or other areas will also be considered. All qualifications must be met by the time of appointment.

At the WVU Eye Institute, you will treat a diverse population and have exposure to clinically challenging cases. Our state-of-the art facility houses all subspecialties of ophthalmology as well as an active research program. This University-based practice is rapidly expanding with a vast patient population offering the opportunity to be busy quickly.

WVU Medicine is West Virginia University’s affiliated health system, West Virginia’s largest private employer, and a national leader in patient safety and quality. The WVU Health System is comprised of fourteen member hospitals and six hospitals under management agreements, anchored by its flagship hospital, J.W Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown, a 700+ bed academic medical center that offers tertiary and quaternary care. WVU Medicine has more than 1,000 active medical staff members and 18,000 employees who serve hundreds of thousands of people each year from across the state of West Virginia and the nation.

Morgantown is consistently rated as one of the best small metropolitan areas in the country for both lifestyle and business climate. The area offers the cultural diversity and amenities of a large city in a safe, family-friendly environment. There is also an excellent school system and an abundance of beautiful homes and recreational activities including hiking, backpacking, kayaking, whitewater rafting, climbing, skiing all a short drive from Morgantown.

Build your legacy as you serve, teach, learn and make a difference from day one. To learn more, visit https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/eye/ and apply online at https://wvumedicine.org/careers/providers/
WVU & UHA are AA/EO employer – Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran – and WVU is the recipient of an NSF ADVANCE award for gender equity.

Notes To Applicants

THIS POSITION WILL BE FOCUSED ON UVEITIS.

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