What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physician-Pediatric Neurosurgery position at wvumedicine?
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Additional Job Description: West Virginia University Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute and the Department of Neurosurgery seek a Pediatric Neurosurgeon (ranks available: Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor). Senior candidates will be considered for the position of Chief of Pediatric Neurosurgery at WVU Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute. The candidate will be expected to practice in Morgantown, WV. Successful candidates must have an MD or DO degree (foreign educational equivalents are considered) and be eligible for state medical licensure. Candidates must have completed a neurosurgery residency program, pediatric neurosurgery fellowship, and be board certified/board eligible in pediatric neurosurgery. All qualifications must be met by the time of appointment. The Division of Pediatric Neurosurgery joins in the collaborative efforts of the WVU Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute, which is made up of a team of over 280 dedicated faculty in Neurology, Neurosurgery, Neuroradiology, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitaton and Behavioral Medicine and Psychiatry. RNI provides compassionate patient care and advanced medicine through education, research, and outreach in the many diverse communities we serve. The Institute spearheads efforts to develop innovative solutions for neurological and psychiatric conditions across the lifespan. WVU Medicine maintains 2 Level IV Comprehensive Epilepsy Programs both for Adults and for Children. The Epilepsy Center includes hardwired video-EEG monitoring units. The facility also features neuroimaging support including spectroscopic MRI and functional MRI and quantitative PET scans. Our new WVU Medicine Golisano Children’s Hospital opened in September 2022 and is the premier site within the state for primary through tertiary care of children. The WVU Medicine Golisano Children’s Neuroscience Center as part of the WVU Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute consists of the divisions of child neurology, neurosurgery, psychiatry, psychology, neuropsychology, neurodevelopment, neuroradiology, neuro-oncology, physiatry and rehabilitation medicine. The Children’s Neuroscience Center and WVU Health System maintain a Cerebral Palsy and Spasticity Clinic, Level IV Comprehensive Epilepsy Center, Neurodevelopmental Center, movement disorders and telehealth programs. The department of neurology and division of child neurology have close working relationships with colleagues in the pediatric surgical subspecialties, child and adolescent behavioral medicine/ neuropsychology, physiatry and rehabilitation, and neuroradiology. This focus on comprehensive care embodies the WVU Medicine Golisano Children’s commitment to providing excellent clinical care to the children of West Virginia, a collegial academic environment that fosters professional growth, and high-quality teaching to our students and house staff. WVU Medicine Golisano Children’s has a full suite of pediatric operating rooms, cardiac catheterization lab/interventional radiology, GI-endoscopy with dedicated pediatric anesthesia staff, and the only epilepsy monitoring unit in the state equipped to serve children. The hospital includes a Pediatric acute care Unit, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, Cardiac Intensive Care Unit, Emergency Department, Imaging Department, Heart Center and Blood Disorder and Cancer Center. WVU Medicine Golisano Children’s is a Level 2 Pediatric Trauma Center, with plans to become Level 1, as it is for adults currently. We have a Birthing Center and maternal-fetal medicine clinic. WVU Medicine Golisano Children’s is the only hospital in West Virginia with a pediatric cardiac surgery program, ECMO program, level IV NICU and the only hospital in the state to receive Magnet status for nursing excellence. 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. 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 WVUMedicine.org. 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. We invite you to view this video and reach out today to learn why our physicians believe WVU Medicine is Like No Other! Build your legacy as you serve, teach, learn and make a difference from day one. To learn more, please visit https://rni.wvumedicine.org, and apply online at www.wvumedicine.org/careers. For additional information, please contact Jontell Harris, Physician Recruiter, at jontell.harris@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: 4757 UHA CH Pediatrics Surgery Neuro 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.