Physician - Orthopaedic Total Joint Reconstruction

About the Role

West Virginia University School of Medicine and the Department of Orthopaedics seek a total joint reconstruction surgeon qualified for appointment at the Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor rank. The successful candidate will practice in Morgantown, WV.

Duties

• Practice in the area of orthopaedic joint reconstruction surgery
• Provide excellent patient care
• Actively involved in teaching medical students, residents, and fellows
• Interest and success in scholarly research is expected

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree or foreign equivalent
• Eligible for state medical licensure
• Completed orthopaedic surgery residency program
• Completed joint reconstruction surgery fellowship program
• Board certified/eligible in orthopaedic surgery
• All qualifications must be met by the time of appointment

About the Department

Our Department of Orthopaedics has approximately 40 full time faculty in all sub-specialty areas of Orthopaedics, including spine, total joint replacement, sports medicine, foot and ankle, hand, pediatrics, trauma, musculoskeletal oncology, and basic science. Our faculty are fellowship trained and respected nationally, but we emphasize more than surgical expertise - our mission is to set the standard in orthopaedic care. Our thriving, collaborative team of musculoskeletal specialists are dedicated to providing exceptional patient care by achieving excellence in patient outcomes and continually improving our clinical operations. Academically we are committed to providing comprehensive orthopaedic education resulting in personal and professional development of residents, faculty and learners at all levels. As a leader in research we conduct efficient, collaborative and translational research that improves patient outcomes and advances musculoskeletal research from the bench to the bedside.

Practice Environment

As a part of a major academic teaching center, we use a multidisciplinary approach to the treatment and education of our patients. Our physicians have easy access to a full range of specialists. The West Virginia University Health System is West Virginia's largest health system and the state's largest employer. The System has undergone significant expansion in specialty and sub-specialty care in areas such as cancer, heart and vascular, and neuroscience, among many others. The Health System operates West Virginia's first and only multi-organ transplant center, and opened a new, 150-bed Children's Hospital in September 2022. Today, the WVU Health System has more than 2,400 licensed beds, 3,900 providers, and nearly 30,000 employees. Anchored by a 700-bed academic medical center in Morgantown, the Health System includes 24 member hospitals that collectively serve a multi-state region that includes West Virginia, Western Maryland, Eastern Ohio, and Southwestern Pennsylvania.

About Morgantown

Morgantown, WV is the quintessential college town, with Division I Big 12 sports, diverse cultural and arts activities, world famous outdoor recreation, and excellent schools. Yet, we are only 75 miles from Pittsburgh and a three-hour drive to DC. We are an inclusive, educated small community with a strong local economy. You will be impressed with the high quality of life we have to offer here in beautiful north-central West Virginia.

Contact Information

For additional information, please contact Jontell Harris, Physician-Provider Recruiter and Talent Advisor, at jontell.harris@wvumedicine.org.