Physician, Comprehensive Ophthalmology
Bridgeport, WV 
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Posted 30 days ago
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The 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.

Whether you are caring for our patients at one of the critical access hospitals, community sites, regional or academic medical centers, we are all one WVU Health System.

Work Here. Thrive Here.

West Virginia University School of Medicine, Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences is seeking an Ophthalmologist to join our practice in Bridgeport, WV (rank available: Assistant, Associate, Professor).

Duties: The successful candidate will practice in the area of comprehensive ophthalmology. In addition to providing excellent patient care, he or she will also be involved in teaching allied health professionals.

Qualifications: Applicants must have an MD or DO foreign equivalent and be eligible to obtain a state medical license. Candidates must have completed an accredited ophthalmology residency program be board certified/eligible in ophthalmology. For appointment at the Associate Professor or Professor rank, a demonstrated track-record of leadership, excellent communication skills, and publications in high-impact journals are required. All qualifications must be met by the time of appointment.

United Hospital Center is the result of a merger between St. Mary's and Union Protestant hospitals in 1970. This bold move provides north central West Virginia with a regional community hospital that offers a vast array of services. . The 692,000-square-foot structure rises eight stories. It is designed around the environment with the patient, family, staff and community in mind - which includes enhanced patient privacy, a high level of technology integration and improved access to care.

The acute care facility has 292 private inpatient rooms and 24 observation rooms with a medical staff that consist of more than 180 primary care and specialty physicians. UHC employs more than 2,000 associates and is a member of WVU Medicine.

As a small town, Bridgeport provides a vignette of the American Economy. Its history is a story of steady advancement, beautiful homes, great city services, the finest schools, and unequaled recreational facilities; including a state-of-the-art recreation complex that hosts tournaments of all levels

Build your legacy as you serve, teach, learn and make a difference from day one. To learn more, visit and .

For additional questions, please contact Megan Core, Senior Physician Recruiter, at .

WVU & UHA are AA/EO employer - Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran - and WVU is the recipient of an NSF ADVANCE award for gender equity.

Additional Job Description:

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Shift:

Exempt/Non-Exempt:

United States of America (Exempt)

Company:

UHA University Health Associates

Cost Center:

8140 WVUH Ophthalmology

Address:

327 Medical Park Drive

Bridgeport

West Virginia
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Job Summary
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
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