About this opportunity
The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. lists this Physician-Geriatric Psychiatry opportunity in morgantown, West Virginia. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
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 includesfive institutes, as well as providing management services for otherlocal hospitals through affiliate agreements.
Whether you are caring for our patients at one of the criticalaccess hospitals, community sites, regional or academic medicalcenters, we are all one WVU Health System.
Work Here. Thrive Here.
Additional Job Description:
The West Virginia University Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute (RNI) has prioritized geriatric behavioral health as a key organizational mission area. Our Department of BehavioralMedicine and Psychiatry is seeking an additional GeriatricPsychiatrist to practice in Morgantown, WV.
Qualifications: Candidate must have an MD or DO degree orinternational equivalent and be eligible for state medicallicensure. Successful candidate must have completed a psychiatryresidency program and geriatric psychiatry fellowship. Successfulcandidates must be board certified in psychiatry and geriatricpsychiatry. All qualifications must be met by the time ofappointment.
Duties: The successful candidate will practice in the area ofgeriatric psychiatry. In addition to providing excellent patientcare, the successful candidate will participate in teaching medicalstudents, residents, and fellows.
The WVU Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute guides a team of 280 dedicated faculty in providing compassionate patient care and advanced medicine through education, research, and outreach in themany diverse communities we serve. The Institute spearheads efforts to develop innovative solutions for neurological and psychiatricconditions ranging from Alzheimer’s to Parkinson’s; autism tostroke; and paralysis to chronic pain, addictions, and traumaticbrain injury.
Please view the January 14, Minutes video: Neurosurgeon pioneers Alzheimer's, addiction treatments using ultrasound | 60 Minutes(youtube.com)
The WVU RNI Memory Health Clinic is the only multi-disciplinary specialty clinic in the state of West Virginia that offers comprehensive, individualized diagnosis and treatment for dementia, while providing support for caregivers.
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.
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. Morgantown is located just over an hour south of Pittsburgh, PA and three hours from Washington, D.C. and Baltimore, MD.
Build your legacy as you serve, teach, learn and make a difference from day one. To learn more, visit and apply online at . For additional information, please contact Pam Furbee, 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.
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Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40
Shift:
Exempt/Non-Exempt:
United States of America (Exempt)
Company:
UHA University Health Associates
Cost Center:
8020 UHA Neuro Behavioral Medicine
Address:
930 Chestnut Ridge Road
Morgantown
West Virginia
Equal Opportunity Employer
University Health Associates and its subsidiaries (collectively"UHA") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with allapplicable federal, state, and local fair employment practiceslaws. UHA strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discriminationagainst employees, applicants, or any other covered persons becauseof 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 uniformedservices, genetic information, or any other characteristicprotected under applicable federal, state, or local law. All UHAemployees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited fromengaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to allterms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to,hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits,and termination of employment.
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Worksite address
morgantown, WV, 26501, US
Who can apply
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