Physician, Chief of Neuromuscular Neurology

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West Virginia University Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute and the Department of Neurology in the WVU School of Medicine are seeking a Chief of Neuromuscular Disease qualified for appointment at the Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor rank. The successful candidate will be expected to practice in Morgantown, WV.

This is a unique opportunity for a leader to join a renowned team of aligned providers making an extraordinary difference in the lives of patients not only locally, but across our entire state. Ours is a collaborative atmosphere that allows practicing advanced medicine in a highly satisfying environment. 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 and placing the highest emphasis on achieving great quality outcomes. Candidate will join an active team including neurologists, neuro- pathologists, and physical, occupational, and speech therapists for collaboration in the areas of patient care, research, and education. WVU Neurology has an active multidisciplinary ALS clinic and the only MDA clinic in West Virginia.

This key position represents an outstanding opportunity within our comprehensive, academic-based multi-state healthcare system. The successful candidate will be a creative and dynamic individual with excellent leadership, research, teaching, administrative and communication skills. As well, the individual will work collaboratively with leadership in the development of multi-disciplinary and health system-wide programs.

The primary responsibilities of the Chief are to oversee administrative and financial operations for the division, lead growth of new clinical programs, and to define and implement the educational, research/scholarly, and clinical service missions of the division, department, and institute. In this role, you will report directly to the Chair of Neurology.

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

Successful candidates must have an MD or DO degree or foreign equivalent and be eligible for state medical licensure. Successful candidate must have completed a neurology residency program and neuromuscular fellowship program. Successful candidates must be board certified/eligible in neurology. All qualifications must be met by the time of appointment.

The WVU Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute (RNI) is a comprehensive multidisciplinary patient care, education, and research institute providing neurological and mental healthcare for 275,000 patients annually. The 250 physicians and scientists of the RNI improve lives by pioneering advances in neuroscience, brain health, and therapeutics. The RNI team uses the latest technologies with academic, government, and industry partners to make tangible progress to combat public health challenges ranging from addiction to Alzheimer's disease.

The Department of Neurology offers patients a full spectrum of innovative therapies for neurologic disease including stroke, epilepsy, neuromuscular diseases, headache, immunology, and movement disorders. WVU is a Joint Commission approved Comprehensive Stroke Center and Level IV Epilepsy Center.

The West Virginia University Health System is West Virginia's largest health system and the state's largest employer. The System has undergone significant expansion in specialty and sub-specialty care in areas such as cancer, heart and vascular, and neuroscience, among many others. The Health System operates West Virginia's first and only multi-organ transplant center, and opened a new, 150-bed Children's Hospital in September 2022. 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.

Build your legacy as you serve, teach, learn, and make a difference from day one. To learn more, visit https://rni.wvumedicine.org and apply online at https://wvumedicine.org/careers. For additional information, please contact Pam Furbee, Senior Physician Recruiter, at pamela.furbee@wvumedicine.org.

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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