Ophthalmology Academic Opportunity - Bridgeport, WV
Columbia, Missouri, United States
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Job Summary

Occupation Physician
Specialty Ophthalmology
Degree Required MD/DO
Position Type Permanent/Full-Time
Work Environment Hospital Clinic/Private Practice
Location Bridgeport, West Virginia, United States
Visa Sponsorship No

Job Description

Last Update: 3/05/24
Ophthalmology Academic Opportunity - Bridgeport, WV

West Virginia University School of Medicine, Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences is seeking an Ophthalmologist to join our practice in Bridgeport, WV (rank available: Assistant, Associate, Professor).

Duties: The successful candidate will practice in the area of comprehensive ophthalmology. In addition to providing excellent patient care, he or she will also be involved in teaching allied health professionals.

Qualifications: Applicants must have an MD or DO foreign equivalent and be eligible to obtain a state medical license. Candidates must have completed an accredited ophthalmology residency program be board certified/eligible in ophthalmology. For appointment at the Associate Professor or Professor rank, a demonstrated track-record of leadership, excellent communication skills, and publications in high-impact journals are required. All qualifications must be met by the time of appointment.

United Hospital Center is the result of a merger between St. Mary’s and Union Protestant hospitals in 1970. This bold move provides north central West Virginia with a regional community hospital that offers a vast array of services. . The 692,000-square-foot structure rises eight stories. It is designed around the environment with the patient, family, staff and community in mind – which includes enhanced patient privacy, a high level of technology integration and improved access to care.
The acute care facility has 292 private inpatient rooms and 24 observation rooms with a medical staff that consist of more than 180 primary care and specialty physicians. UHC employs more than 2,000 associates and is a member of WVU Medicine.

As a small town, Bridgeport provides a vignette of the American Economy. Its history is a story of steady advancement, beautiful homes, great city services, the finest schools, and unequaled recreational facilities; including a state-of-the-art recreation complex that hosts tournaments of all levels

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