Physician - Ophthalmology jobs in Wheeling, WV

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

Duties: The successful candidate will practice in the areas of Oculoplastic. In addition to providing excellent patient care, the successful candidate will also be actively involved in teaching medical students, residents, and fellows.

Qualifications: Candidate must have an MD or DO degree or foreign equivalent and be eligible for state medical license. Successful candidate must have completed an ophthalmology residency program, as well as ophthalmic plastic/reconstructive surgery fellowship program. Successful candidates must be board certified / eligible in Ophthalmology . All qualifications must be met by the time of appointment.

At theWVU Eye Instituteyou will treat a diverse population and have exposure to clinically challenging cases. The WVU Eye Institute houses all subspecialties of ophthalmology as well as an active research program.With ongoing expansion this role offers the opportunity to be busy quickly.

The Eye Institute is the largest comprehensive ophthalmology department in the state.The nationally recognized Vision Research Center has made profound contributions toward advancing vision science and has collaborative partnerships with other WVU Departments and research institutions to build vision related research.The research program currently is in receipt of seven R01 grants, oneCOBRE grant, and 16 industry sponsored studies.

The West Virginia University Health System is West Virginia's largest health system and the state's largest employer. With 2,000 licensed beds and 2,000 active medical staff, the Health System includes 16 hospitals, including a 675-bed academic medical center and new 150-bed Children's Hospital in Morgantown, West Virginia; seven community hospitals; and eight critical access hospitals. The Health System manages five additional hospitals. To learn more, visit

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 www.wvumedicine.org/careers

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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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