What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physician- Occupational Medicine position at West Virginia University Medical Corporation dba University Health Associates?
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Additional Job Description:
The West Virginia University School of Public Health and the Division of Occupational Medicine are seeking a full-time occupational medicine physician with strong clinical interests and teaching or research interests (ranks available: Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, Professor). The successful candidate will be expected to practice in Morgantown, WV, and may also be assigned to provide services at other worksites, including but not necessarily limited to, West Virginia University Hospitals, Inc., West Virginia University Medical Corporation doing business as "University Health Associates," located in West Virginia, Maryland, and Pennsylvania and, as such, limited travel is anticipated and expected to fulfill said duties at these other worksites.
Duties: The successful candidate will practice in the field of occupational medicine. In addition to providing excellent patient care, the successful candidate will also be actively involved in teaching residents, medical students, and/or fellows. Clinical activities vary based on requests from our referral base. The full spectrum of occupational medicine services is provided at one main clinical location and onsite at workplaces throughout the region.
Research opportunities exist through our accredited School of Public Health, our School of Medicine and NIOSH Morgantown, located on campus.
Qualifications: Applicants must have an MD or DO degree or foreign equivalent and be eligible to obtain a West Virginia medical license. Candidates must be board certified/eligible in occupational medicine or hold the equivalent international occupational medicine certification (i.e., Consultant with M.Sc. in Occupational Medicine) or be board certified in another specialty and have significant experience in Occupational Medicine. For appointment at the Associate Professor rank, a demonstrated track-record of leadership, excellent communication skills, and publications in high-impact journals is required. All qualifications must be met by the time of appointment.
The ideal candidate would have experience in providing clinical consultations on occupational and environmental medicine issues. This position requires strong communication skills for education and interactions with government, industry, academic, legislative, labor and community members.
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 more than 20 member hospitals that collectively serve a multi-state region that includes West Virginia, Western Maryland, Eastern Ohio, and Southwestern Pennsylvania. To learn more, visit
Morgantown, West Virginia, is located just over an hour south of Pittsburgh, PA, and three hours from Washington, DC, 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.
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West Virginia University & University Health Associates are an AA/EO employer - Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran - and WVU is the recipient of an NSF ADVANCE award for gender equity.
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40Shift:
Exempt/Non-Exempt:
United States of America (Exempt)Company:
UHA University Health AssociatesCost Center:
8320 UHA Occupational MedicineAddress:
1 Medical Center DriveMorgantownWest VirginiaEqual Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.
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