WVU Medicine·Ripley, West Virginia
The successful candidate will practice as a General Orthopaedic surgeon at Jackson General Hospital. Responsibilities include providing surgical care and orthopaedic services to patients in the community.
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The West Virginia University Health System, the state’s largest health system and largest private employer, comprises 18 hospitals throughout the state and bordering states. In addition, it includes five institutes, as well as providing management services for other local hospitals through affiliate agreements.
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The West Virginia University School of Medicine and Department of Orthopaedics seeks a General Orthopaedic surgeon (ranks available: Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor) to practice at Jackson General Hospital in Ripley, WV.
The successful candidate will practice in the area of orthopaedic surgery.
Candidate must have an MD or DO degree or foreign equivalent and be eligible for state medical license. Successful candidate must have completed orthopaedic surgery residency program and be board certified / eligible in orthopaedic surgery. All qualifications must be met by the time of appointment.
WVU Medicine is West Virginia University’s affiliated health system, West Virginia’s largest private employer, and a national leader in patient safety and quality. The WVU Health System is comprised of a network of 25 hospitals and their affiliated clinics, anchored by its flagship hospital, J.W Ruby Memorial in Morgantown, an 881-bed academic medical center that offers tertiary and quaternary care. The WVU Medicine System, has more than 35,000 employees; 4,000 clinicians; and serves hundreds of thousands of people annually from across the region and the nation with more than 4.5 million patient visits annually. To learn more, visit WVUMedicine.org
Since 1964, Jackson General Hospital has served patients throughout Jackson County and the surrounding areas. Our mission is saving and improving lives with quality healthcare, one family at a time. Through excellence in quality service, Jackson General Hospital is the community’s provider of choice.
Apply online at https://wvumedicine.org/careers/ [https://wvumedicine.org/careers/]. For additional information, please contact Jontell Harris at Jontell.Harris@wvumedicine.org [Jontell.Harris@wvumedicine.org].
WVUHS is an AA/EO employer – Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
Exempt/Non-Exempt: United States of America (Exempt)
Cost Center: 8160 UHA Orthopaedics
Address: 122 Pinnell St
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Candidates must hold an MD or DO degree and be eligible for a state medical license. Completion of an orthopaedic surgery residency and board certification or eligibility is required.
Market context
In West Virginia, general orthopaedic surgeon roles are typically driven by ongoing needs in hospitals, surgical groups, and regional referral settings that manage musculoskeletal injuries and chronic joint conditions. These positions are competitive because employers look for an MD or DO, West Virginia licensure eligibility, orthopaedic surgery residency training, and board certification or board eligibility. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform against the original posting, then confirm licensure timing and case experience before applying.