POSITION SUMMARY:     The Advanced Practice Professional (APP) has coordination and clinical skills required for the comprehensive management of orthopedic patients, (including biological, social and psychological assessments).  The APP coordinates involvement of medical/surgical specialty teams necessary to develop a comprehensive plan for the patient, and reviews the plan of care with the other members of the clinical team, participates in directing that care, performs diagnostic/therapeutic procedures, peri-operative services, and coordinates discharge planning/follow-up (as applicable).  The APP participates in the education of residents and medical/nursing students. Provide healthcare services consistent with state law and the requirements of the professional licensing or certification authority and/or hospital privileges, where applicable.  Such service may include, but are not limited to.   Minimum Qualifications For Nurse Practitioner: Graduate of a CCNE accredited...

The West Virginia University School of Medicine, Department of Orthopaedics, is seeking a podiatrist (ranks available: Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor). The successful candidate will be expected to practice at the Fairmont Gateway Clinic in Fairmont, WV.   Duties: The successful candidate will practice in the area of podiatry. In addition to providing excellent patient care, the successful candidate will also be actively involved in teaching medical students and orthopaedic residents. The available position will have a heavy emphasis in diabetic wound care, general podiatry and non-operative treatment and care.  Elective reconstructive hindfoot surgery is not a focus of this position. Opportunities exist to participate in clinical and translational research.   The Department of Orthopaedics has approximately 40 full time faculty in all sub-specialty areas of Orthopaedics, including spine, total joint replacement, sports medicine, foot and ankle, hand,...

West Virginia University School of Medicine and the Department of Orthopaedics seek a spine surgeon qualified for appointment at the Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor rank. The successful candidate will practice in Morgantown, WV.   Duties: The successful candidate will practice in the area of orthopaedic spine surgery. In addition to providing excellent patient care, the successful candidate will also be actively involved in teaching medical students, residents, and fellows.  Interest and success in scholarly research is expected.   Qualifications: Applicants must have an MD or DO degree or foreign equivalent and be eligible for West Virginia medical licensure.  Candidates must have completed orthopaedic surgery residency and spine surgery fellowship and be board certified/eligible in orthopaedic surgery. All qualifications must be met by the time of appointment.   Our Department of Orthopaedics has approximately 40 full time faculty in all sub-specialty...

The West Virginia University School of Medicine, Department of Orthopaedics, is seeking a clinic-based podiatrist qualified for appointment at the Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor rank. The successful candidate will practice primarily at the WVU Medicine Waynesburg clinic, Waynesburg, PA, and will also have inpatient and operating room opportunities at J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown, WV.   WVU Medicine Waynesburg is 25 miles from the main academic center in Morgantown, WV. The 15,000 square foot facility houses 30 patient rooms and five procedure rooms. Besides orthopaedics, services include wound care, pain management, adult and pediatric primary care, cardiology, obstetrics and gynecology, general surgery, urology, dermatology, optometry, radiology, and lab. Podiatry will anchor the WVU Department of Orthopaedics’ services at this clinic.   The available position will have a heavy emphasis on general podiatry, wound care, and forefoot surgery....

POSITION SUMMARY:   The Advanced Practice Professional (APP) has coordination and clinical skills required for the comprehensive management of orthopedic/podiatry patients, (including biological, social and psychological assessments).  The APP coordinates involvement of medical/surgical specialty teams necessary to develop a comprehensive plan for the patient, and reviews the plan of care with the other members of the clinical team, participates in directing that care, performs diagnostic/therapeutic procedures, peri-operative services, and coordinates discharge planning/follow-up (as applicable).  The APP participates in the education of residents and medical/nursing students.   Provide healthcare services consistent with state law and the requirements of the professional licensing or certification authority and/or hospital privileges, where applicable.  Such service may include, but are not limited to.    MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR NURSE PRACTITIONER: Graduate of a CCNE...