Oculoplastic Specialist Opportunity

West Virginia  University  School of Medicine  and  the  Department of Ophthalmology seeks a   Oculoplastic Specialist that  has  a passion  for  providing excellent patient care, educating future physicians,  and  moving  medicine  forward through  continued  program  enhancement. This role would be qualified  for  appointment at the Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor level and the candidate will be expected  to  practice  in  Morgantown,  WV.

Qualifications: 

• MD,  MD/PhD or DO degree or foreign  equivalent
• Eligible to obtain a state medical license
• Board certified /eligible in ophthalmology
• Completion of ophthalmic plastic/reconstructive surgery fellowship program

At the  WVU Eye Institute  you 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, one  COBRE 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. 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, West Virginia is located just over an hour south of Pittsburgh, PA and three hours from Washington, D.C. and Baltimore, MD. 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.