Physician- Anesthesiology, General, Per Diem

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.

About the role

The West Virginia University School of Medicine and the Department of Anesthesiology seeks a Per Diem General Anesthesiologist (ranks available: Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor). The successful candidate will practice in Morgantown, WV. 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.

Responsibilities

• Practice in the areas of General Anesthesiology
• Provide excellent patient care
• Actively involved in teaching medical students, residents, and fellows

Requirements

• MD or DO degree or foreign equivalent
• Eligible for state medical license
• Completed an Anesthesiology residency program
• Fellowship programs highly regarded
• Board certified/eligible in Anesthesiology within 3 years
• All qualifications must be met by the time of appointment

About the department

WVU Anesthesiology has the largest anesthesia practice in the state and is the only anesthesiology residency-training program. The department has more than 150 credentialed clinicians. Major divisions include cardiovascular, pediatric, neuro, ambulatory anesthesia, and pain medicine. The department and institution are growing and plan to add clinicians during the next year.

About the organization

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 seven 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.

Location

Morgantown, West Virginia is located just over an hour south of Pittsburgh, PA and three hours from Washington, D.C. and Baltimore, MD. 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.

Scheduled weekly hours: 8