Physician, Pediatric Ophthalmology

WVU Medicine

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About The Position

West Virginia University School of Medicine and the Department of Ophthalmology seek a Pediatric Ophthalmologist qualified for appointment at the Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor rank. The successful candidate will be expected to practice in Morgantown, WV. The successful candidate will practice in the areas of Pediatric Ophthalmology and adult strabismus. In addition to providing excellent patient care, the successful candidate will also be actively involved in teaching medical students, residents, and fellows. At the WVU Eye Institute and WVU Medicine Children’s Hospital you will join our two full-time and two part-time pediatric ophthalmologists, our pediatric optometrist, and our orthoptist in treating 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. 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 WVU Health System Board of Directors approved funding to construct a new 150,000 square foot facility that will allow the WVU Eye Institute to better meet the needs of patients which will include 102 exam rooms, 44 testing rooms, and surgical suites.

Requirements

• Candidate must have an MD or DO degree or foreign equivalent and be eligible for state medical license.
• A successful candidate must have completed an ophthalmology residency program, as well as pediatric ophthalmology fellowship program.
• Successful candidates must be board certified / eligible in Pediatric Ophthalmology.
• All qualifications must be met by the time of appointment.

Responsibilities

• Practice in the areas of Pediatric Ophthalmology and adult strabismus.
• Provide excellent patient care
• Actively involved in teaching medical students, residents, and fellows.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree