What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pediatric Hospitalist position at wvumedicine?
Welcome! We’re excited you’re considering an opportunity with us! To apply to this position and be considered, click the Apply button located above this message and complete the application in full. Below, you’ll find other important information about this position. 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. Additional Job Description: West Virginia University School of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, Division of Hospital Medicine, is seeking applicants for a Pediatric Hospitalist faculty position (open rank). The successful candidate will be expected to practice in Morgantown, WV, at WVU Medicine Golisano Children’s. Along with providing excellent patient care, they will be actively involved in teaching medical students and residents. Opportunities are available for participation in clinical and translational research. The successful candidate will practice pediatric hospital medicine, overseeing the care of medical and surgical patients treated in the Acute Care Unit and Newborn Nursery. They will also oversee advanced practice providers on both the primary inpatient service and the consult service for surgical and other patients. With the addition of this position, the hospitalist group will expand services to be in-house 24 hours per day. Candidates must have an MD, MD/PhD, or DO degree (the employer accepts foreign educational equivalents) and be eligible for a state medical license. They must have completed an accredited pediatric or pediatric/internal medicine residency program, as well as a pediatric hospital medicine fellowship. Successful applicants must be board certified in Pediatrics and pediatric hospital medicine or have a pathway to obtain both certifications within five years. About the WVU Health System 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 women’s health, cancer, heart and vascular, and neuroscience, among many others. The Health System operates West Virginia’s first and only multi-organ transplant center and a 150-bed Children’s Hospital. Today, the WVU Health System has more than 3,400 licensed beds, 4,600 providers, and nearly 35,000 employees. Anchored by an 880-bed academic medical center in Morgantown, the Health System includes 25 member hospitals that collectively serve a multi-state region. To learn more, visit WVUMedicine.org. We invite you to view this video and reach out today to learn why our physicians believe WVU Medicine is Like No Other! 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 WVUMcareers.org and apply here. For additional questions, please contact Megan Core, Senior Physician Recruiter, megan.core@wvumedicine.org 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: 40 Shift: Exempt/Non-Exempt: United States of America (Exempt) Company: UHA University Health Associates Cost Center: 8234 UHA CH Pediatrics Admin and Education 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, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment. WVU Medicine recently moved to a new Applicant Tracking System. If you are unable to login, please create a new account to apply. Thank you for your interest in working with University Health Associates. Please explore our open opportunities in the list below and apply for any positions in which you would like to be considered. You'll be able to keep track of your progress on our site. University Health Associates (UHA) is a private, not-for-profit corporation composed of clinical faculty members of the WVU School of Medicine and School of Dentistry, and also advanced practice providers and other allied health providers. The organization is West Virginia’s largest multi-specialty physician practice. UHA operates and staffs clinics and hospitals throughout West Virginia and surrounding states.
