Pediatric Ophthalmologist

West Virginia University School of Medicine seeks a BC/BE Pediatric Ophthalmologist who has a passion for providing excellent patient care, educating future physicians, and moving medicine forward through research and continued program enhancement.  Successful candidates must have an MD, MD/PhD or DO degree (the employer accepts foreign educational equivalent) and be eligible to obtain an unrestricted West Virginia medical license.  Candidates must have completed an accredited ophthalmology residency program as well as a pediatric ophthalmology fellowship and be US board certified or board eligible.  Faculty rank and salary will be commensurate with credentials.

Responsibilities will include providing excellent patient care as well as teaching medical students and ophthalmology residents and fellows.  Experience with ROP, adult strabismus and a pediatric cataract is important.  Opportunities exist to participate in clinical and translational research.  Interested individuals should submit their Curriculum Vitae, the names of three references, and a letter describing interests and accomplishments.

At the WVU Eye Institute you will treat a diverse population of pediatric and adult strabismus patients and have exposure to clinically challenging cases.  Our state-of-the art facility houses all subspecialties of ophthalmology as well as an active research program.  This University-based practice is rapidly expanding with a vast patient population offering the opportunity to be busy quickly.  Faculty appointment commensurate with qualifications and a very competitive compensation and benefit package is available.

WVU Medicine provides the most advanced level of care available to the citizens of West Virginia and bordering states.  Major expansion is underway to Ruby Memorial Hospital, recently adding a 10-story tower and an additional 114 licensed beds.  A new 150-bed full service women’s and children’s hospital will open on the medical campus in 2020 to help address the growing demand for pediatric services.

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.