Emergency Medicine Physician
|
West Virginia University School of Medicine announces an outstanding opportunity for an open rank Emergency Medicine physician. The successful candidate will have completed an accredited residency program, be board certified/eligible, and have experience in the academic setting of emergency medicine. A commitment to excellence in patient care, research, and resident/medical student teaching is expected.
The Department of Emergency Medicine has nearly 30 full-time faculty members. Clinical practice sites include Ruby Memorial Hospital (~40,000 visits per year), United Hospital Center (~42,000 visits per year), Jefferson Memorial Hospital (~20,500 visits per year), and a free-standing urgent care. The Emergency Department at Ruby Memorial Hospital is a Level 1 Trauma Center, Primary Stroke Center, and regional tertiary care center, which provides comprehensive emergency care to the sick and injured of West Virginia and neighboring states. The Ruby Memorial Hospital’s ED is the predominant teaching facility within the institution, serves as Medical Command to 28 counties of northern WV, and is home to the hospital-based air medical helicopter program. Abundant research opportunities are also available with established research focuses in stroke care, trauma care, injury prevention, wilderness medicine, and injury control. A new simulation-training center is also being built in order to foster resident training.
West Virginia University (WVU) faculty enjoy the benefits of practicing at a tertiary care institution with state-of-the-art technologies and a collaborative academic atmosphere conducive to professional growth. In addition, Morgantown, WV offers culturally diverse, large-city amenities in a safe, family-like setting. There are excellent school systems and an abundance of recreational opportunities. The community has been ranked by several publications as one of the best small metro areas in the nation.
WVU offers a highly competitive and comprehensive recruitment package. The position will remain open until filled. If interested, please submit an electronic CV and three references to:
Allison Tadros, MD
c/o Laura Blake, Director, Physician Recruitment
blakel@wvuh.com
Fax (304) 293-0230
http://www.hsc.wvu.edu/som/em/
WVU is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.
|
