Physician - Chief, Section of Gastroenterology and Hepatology

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Additional Job Description:

West Virginia University Medicine seeks a Section Chief of Gastroenterology and Hepatology for West Virginia University Hospitals/University Health Associates to assume a faculty position at WVU Medicine, J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown, WV.

The physician leader in this role will lead this growing Division which provides comprehensive clinical care including general Gastroenterology, advanced liver disease, inflammatory bowel disease, motility, and pancreaticobiliary disease. This position will also lead the development of a collaborative and integrated gastroenterology program across the WVU Medicine twenty-four system hospitals. The Division also includes a robust Gastroenterology Fellowship, Advanced GI fellowship, and participates in the education of residents and medical students.

J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital offers a state-of-the-art endoscopy center with cutting edge advanced endoscopy capabilities, with adjacent clinics and office space. Candidates interested in basic or clinical research in gastroenterology or hepatology are encouraged to apply. Those with research credentials will be eligible for appointment and resources in the West Virginia Clinical and Translational Science Institute.

Candidate Profile

The position requires an accomplished physician and leader with excellent communication skills and the ability to lead and maintain a collegial and highly productive culture.

Minimum Education, Certification, Licensure, and Experience:

• MD, MD/PhD or DO degree from an accredited medical school (employer accepts foreign educational equivalent).
• Completion of an accredited internal medicine residency program and gastroenterology fellowship.
• Certified by a board of the American Board of Medical Specialties or the American Osteopathic Association in Gastroenterology.
• Hold or able to obtain medical licensure in the State of West Virginia by start date.
• Demonstrated experience with established evidence of achievements in clinical care, education, and research. Faculty rank and salary will be commensurate with credentials.

About Us:

As a land-grant institution, the faculty, staff, and students at WVU commit to creating a diverse and inclusive culture that advances education, healthcare, and prosperity for all by providing access and opportunity; by advancing high-impact research; and by leading transformation in West Virginia and the world through local, state, and global engagement. WVU is proud to hold R1 research classification, the highest research activity as described by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education.

WVUMedicineis West Virginia University's affiliated health system, West Virginia's largest private employer, and a national leader in patient safety and quality. The WVUHealth System is comprised of eighteen member hospitals and three 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. The WVU Medicine System, has more than 20,000 employees; 2,200 clinicians; and more than 2.5 million patient visits annually. WVU Medicine serves hundreds of thousands of people each year from across the state of West Virginia and the nation.A new 150-bed WVU Medicine Children's Hospital opened in September 2022. The WVU Health System has been ranked number 31 among hospitals selected for the Forbes list of "America's Best Large Employers 2023."

Morgantown, WV 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.

Interested candidates are invited to submit their CV and a 1-page statement describing your interest, along with a summary of your preparation (formal and/or experiential) to the recruiter below. Phone calls are also welcome to the mobile number.

Francine Kyaw

Director, Physician Talent Management

WVU Medicine

C / 719-985-9529

Francine.Kyaw@wvumedicine.org

West Virginia University is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer and is the recipient of an NSF ADVANCE award for gender equity. The University values diversity among its faculty, staff, and students, and invites applications from all qualified applicants regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, nationality, genetics, disability, or Veteran status.

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WVU Medicine is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. We value diversity among our workforce and invite applications from all qualified applicants regardless of race, ethnicity, culture, gender, sexual orientation, sexual identity, gender identity and expression, socioeconomic status, language, national origin, religious affiliation, spiritual practice, age, mental and physical ability/disability or Veteran status.