Physician – Orthopaedics, Sports Medicine Surgeon

Overview

West Virginia University Health System, the state’s largest health system and largest private employer, comprises 18 hospitals throughout the state and bordering states. It includes five institutes and provides management services for other local hospitals through affiliate agreements. The WVU Health System operates a multi-state network with a 700-bed academic medical center in Morgantown and more than 2,400 licensed beds, 3,900 providers, and nearly 30,000 employees across 25 member hospitals.

West Virginia University School of Medicine and the Department of Orthopaedics seek a Sports Medicine Surgeon (ranks available: Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor). The successful candidate will be expected to practice in Morgantown, WV.

Responsibilities

• Practice in the area of orthopaedic sports surgery.
• Provide excellent patient care and actively teach medical students, residents, and fellows in clinic, operating room, and didactic settings.
• Engage in scholarly research; evidence of interest and success in research is expected.
• Full-time faculty position with emphasis on treating a wide variety of sports medicine–related injuries.

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree or foreign equivalent; eligible for state medical licensure.
• Completed orthopaedic surgery residency and sports medicine fellowship.
• Board certified or eligible in orthopaedic surgery.

Our Department of Orthopaedics has approximately 40 full-time faculty across sub-specialties and emphasizes collaboration, superior patient outcomes, and ongoing clinical operation improvements. We are committed to a comprehensive orthopaedic education program that attracts exceptional applicants and supports the development of residents, faculty, and learners at all levels. As a leader in research, we pursue efficient, collaborative, and translational work to improve patient outcomes and advance musculoskeletal research from bench to bedside. Our sports practice serves West Virginia University athletic programs, working closely with coaches, athletic trainers, and other healthcare professionals.

The West Virginia University Health System is West Virginia’s largest health system and employer. It operates WVU’s first and only multi-organ transplant center and opened a new 150-bed Children’s Hospital in September 2022. The Health System includes 25 member hospitals serving a multi-state region that includes West Virginia, Western Maryland, Eastern Ohio, and Southwestern Pennsylvania.

Morgantown, WV is a college town with Division I Big 12 sports, diverse cultural and arts activities, outdoor recreation, good schools, and high quality of life.

How to Apply

For additional information, please contact Jontell Harris, Physician and Provider Recruiter, at and apply online at

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Equal Employment Opportunity

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.

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Scheduled Weekly Hours
40

Exempt/Non-Exempt
Exempt

Shift
United States of America (Exempt)

Company
UHA University Health Associates

Cost Center
8160 UHA Orthopaedics

Address
1 Medical Center Drive, Morgantown, West Virginia

Equal Opportunity Employer
University Health Associates and its subsidiaries (collectively "UHA") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. UHA strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. All UHA employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment.