Physician - Thoracic Surgery (WHH)
 West Virginia University Medical Corporation dba University Health Associates | |
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| 1 Medical Park Road (Show on map) | |
 May 11, 2026 | |
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The West Virginia University Health System, the state's largest health system and largest private employer, comprises 18 hospitals throughout the state and bordering states. In addition, it includes five institutes, as well as providing management services for other local hospitals through affiliate agreements.
Whether you are caring for our patients at one of the critical access hospitals, community sites, regional or academic medical centers, we are all one WVU Health System. Work Here. Thrive Here. Additional Job Description: West Virginia University School of Medicine and the Department of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgeryseek a General ThoracicSurgeon (ranks available: Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor). The successful candidate will be expected to practice in Wheeling, 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. Duties: The successful candidate joins a group of internationally renowned academic thoracic surgeons who are part of theWVU Heart and Vascular Institute and Mary Babb Randolph Cancer Center. Candidates with competency in minimally invasive lung and esophageal surgery should apply. In addition to providing excellent patient care, the successful candidate will also be actively involved in teaching medical students, residents, and fellows. Qualifications:Candidates must have an MD or DO degree (or foreign educational equivalent), and be eligible for state medical license. Successful candidate must have completed general surgery residency program, as well as cardiothoracic surgery fellowship program. Successful candidate must be board-certified or board-eligible in thoracic surgery. All qualifications must be met by the time of appointment. Build your legacy as you serve, teach, learn, and make a difference from day one. To learn more, visithttp://wvumedicine.org/heart/. Comprehensive Benefits
For additional questions or to send your CV, please contact Erin Mills at erin.mills@wvumedicine.org JR26-29808 Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40Shift: Exempt/Non-Exempt: United States of America (Exempt)Company: UHA University Health AssociatesCost Center: 7929 UHA HVI Wheeling HospitalAddress: 1 Medical Park Drive Wheeling West VirginiaEqual 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. | |