Physician - Academic

Morgantown, WV 26506

Specialty Academic
Profession Physician

West Virginia University School of Medicine & WVU Health System – Morgantown, WV

The Department of Anesthesiology at West Virginia University School of Medicine is seeking a Pain Medicine Anesthesiologist to join our growing academic practice in Morgantown, West Virginia. Academic rank available at the Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor level.

Position Highlights

  • Join a rapidly expanding academic health system and nationally recognized pain program
  • Practice in a high-volume, collaborative environment with strong multidisciplinary support
  • Opportunity to provide both Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine services
  • Active involvement in teaching medical students, residents, and fellows
  • Academic appointment with opportunities for research, leadership, and career development

Program Highlights

  • Department provides anesthesia care for 40,000+ procedures annually
  • Regional Anesthesia & Acute Pain Service performs:
    • 2,600+ peripheral nerve blocks annually
    • 2,000+ acute pain consults annually
  • WVU Center for Integrative Pain Management sees:
    • 32,000+ patient visits annually
    • Recognized by the Duke Margolis Center for Health Policy as a Model Integrated Program
  • Robust educational environment with:
    • 36 anesthesiology residents
    • ACGME-accredited fellowships in:
      • Pain Medicine
      • Regional Anesthesia & Acute Pain
  • Access to a nationally recognized simulation center

Qualifications

  • MD, DO, or foreign equivalent
  • Completion of:
    • Anesthesiology Residency
    • Pain Medicine Fellowship
  • Board Certified/Board Eligible in Anesthesiology
  • Eligible for state medical licensure

Why Morgantown?

  • Vibrant university city with a strong sense of community
  • Excellent schools, affordable cost of living, and family-friendly neighborhoods
  • Easy access to outdoor recreation including hiking, biking, skiing, and kayaking
  • Convenient proximity to Pittsburgh and Washington, D.C.

About WVU Health System

  • West Virginia’s largest health system and largest employer
  • Nationally recognized growth in cancer, heart & vascular, neuroscience, and transplant services
  • Home to West Virginia’s only multi-organ transplant center