Open Heart Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician Opportunity

Opportunity Overview

West Virginia University School of Medicine and the WVU Heart & Vascular Institute's Department of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery are actively recruiting a board certified/eligible cardiothoracic surgeon (ranks available Professor, Associate Professor, Assistant Professor) with a specialty interest in Adult Cardiac Surgery. The candidate will practice in Parkersburg, WV.

Depending on operational needs, a successful candidate may also be assigned to provide services at additional worksites in West Virginia, Maryland, and Pennsylvania. In such instances, travel would be anticipated and expected to fulfill said duties at these additional sites. Your medical expertise will make a meaningful impact on the well-being of our diverse patient community. Come be the best at the best! 

Job Details*

Duties: The successful candidate will practice in the area of cardiothoracic surgery specializing in open heart procedures. In addition to providing excellent patient care, the successful candidate will also be actively involved in teaching medical students, residents, and fellows. 

 
Qualifications 

• MD or DO degree 
• Will obtain a WV state medical license and DEA registration upon hire
• BE/BC in Cardiothoracic surgery 
• Completed an ACGME-accredited general surgery residency as well as a cardiothoracic surgery fellowship program  

At the WVU Heart & Vascular Institute, you’ll join a renowned team of surgeons, medical and interventional cardiologists, radiologists, vascular specialists, and others making an extraordinary difference in the lives of patients not only locally, but across our entire state. Ours is a collaborative atmosphere that allows you to practice advanced medicine in a highly satisfying academic environment. Our mission is to provide the best possible heart and vascular care for our patients. We do so by recruiting some of the finest physicians from across the country – men and women who are often recognized leaders in their specialty or subspecialty; investing heavily in new technology; practicing – and frequently developing – the latest techniques in heart and vascular care; and placing the highest emphasis on achieving great quality outcomes. While this position may be based in Morgantown, the WVU Heart Institute operates several satellite clinics whereby all section faculty have the opportunity to participate at the discretion of the department. 

 
 Financials and Benefits 

• Generous compensation package 
• Sign-on bonus
• Productivity bonus potential 
• Relocation assistance
• CME allowance
• Student loan repayment options 
• Comprehensive benefits package, including retirement

Open Date 12/1/2023

Work Here. Live Here. Thrive Here.

Work here, thrive here! WVU Medicine Camden Clark Medical Center (CCMC) is one of America’s 250 Best Hospitals for clinical excellence. As the community hospital serving a 250,000-resident area for 125 years, CCMC maintains the leadership role as a primary source for advanced health care and wellness programs. The Camden Clark Family Community supports and services our medical providers and their families.  

• Access to the power of WVU Medicine 
• Level III Trauma Center
• Not-for-profit
• EPIC EMR
• Closed ICU
• 302 licensed beds
• 220+ Physicians
• 2,000+ Employees 

University-Size Healthcare. Small Town Vibe.

Parkersburg, WV is centrally located in the Mid-Ohio Valley along the Ohio River, with easy driving distance to major metropolitan areas and international airports. Residents of the Mid-Ohio Valley participate in charitable organizations at a higher rate than anywhere else in the country. Explore an area rich with outdoor activities with excellent trails for hiking and biking and gorgeous golf courses. Parkersburg and the Mid-Ohio Valley offer the perfect mix for your ideal work/life balance.

• Third largest city in West Virginia 
• 20.6% lowers that U.S. average cost of living
• 4-bedroom home average under $200,000
• Excellent private and public schools  
• Two hour commute to international airports 
• World-renowned ski resorts 
• Explore 35 scenic WV State Parks
• Enjoy year-round scenic beauty with seasonal changes 

Be Part of Our Growth. 

To serve you and your family better CCMC has a Physician Family Network to assist in your relocation process, navigation around the Mid-Ohio Valley and much more. Our Physician Family Network helps you to collaborate and communicate with colleagues and their families outside of work and build meaningful, long-lasting relationships. 

If you have additional questions, please contact: ccmcphysicianrecruiters@wvumedicine.org

To learn more about our Physician Culture please visit: https://wvumedicine.org/camden-physicians/