WVU Medicine·Burbank, California
The successful candidate will perform colorectal surgery and provide high-quality patient care in Martinsburg, West Virginia. Additionally, they will be actively involved in the clinical education of medical students, residents, and fellows.
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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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West Virginia University School of Medicine - Eastern Division and the Department of Surgery seek a Colorectal Surgeon (ranks available: Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor). The successful candidate will be expected to practice in Martinsburg, West Virginia.
The successful candidate will practice in the areas of Colorectal Surgery. In addition to providing excellent patient care, the successful candidate will also be actively involved in teaching medical students, residents, and fellows.
Candidate must have an MD or DO degree or foreign equivalent and be eligible for state medical license. A successful candidate must have completed a surgical residency program. Fellowship in Colorectal Surgery required. Successful candidates must be board certified/eligible in General/Colorectal Surgery. All qualifications must be met by the time of the appointment.
Martinsburg, WV is in the Eastern Panhandle of West Virginia a little more than an hour from Washington, D.C. and Baltimore, MD close to 3 international airports. A rural atmosphere and a lower cost of living mixed with the easy accessibility to the Washington DC / Baltimore areas make the Eastern Panhandle an ideal place in which to live. While Berkeley County is among the fastest growing counties in the state, there is little congestion and traffic. In recent years, a steady influx of urban professionals from nearby Washington, DC and Baltimore, Maryland have contributed to the growth of local telecommuting and high-tech industries.
The West Virginia University Health System is West Virginia’s largest health system and the state’s largest employer. The System has undergone significant expansion in specialty and sub-specialty care in areas such as cancer, heart and vascular, and neuroscience, among many others. The Health System operates West Virginia’s first and only multi-organ transplant center, and opened a new, 150-bed Children’s Hospital in September 2022.
Today, the WVU Health System has more than 2,400 licensed beds, 3,900 providers, and nearly 30,000 employees. Anchored by a 700-bed academic medical center in Morgantown, the Health System includes more than 20 member hospitals that collectively serve a multi-state region that includes West Virginia, Western Maryland, Eastern Ohio, and Southwestern Pennsylvania. To learn more, visit WVUMedicine.org. [https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwvumedicine.org%2F&data=05%7C01%7Cerica.lippencott%40wvumedicine.org%7C08af9d61d3114eb37bb008db16970c8f%7Ca2d1f95f851044248ae15c596bdbd578%7C0%7C0%7C638128610231451328%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=MUX7yXLvlmaX9ZTFRW7slWarHH3%2FUz8VpNitqbdVTfo%3D&reserved=0]
For additional information for questions, please contact Betsy Gambino, MSN, FNP-C, RN, Director of Provider Recruitment & Engagement: betsy.gambino@wvumedicine.org [betsy.gambino@wvumedicine.org]
West Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries (collectively "WVUHS") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. WVUHS strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. All WVUHS employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.
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University Health Associates and its subsidiaries (collectively "UHA") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. UHA strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. All UHA employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.
Candidates must hold an MD or DO degree and have completed a surgical residency program along with a fellowship in Colorectal Surgery. Applicants must be board certified or eligible in General or Colorectal Surgery and eligible for a state medical license.
Market context
California employers commonly seek colorectal surgeons for hospital systems, specialty groups, and academic practices, with demand shaped by surgical coverage needs and access to subspecialty care. Competition is often strongest for candidates with fellowship training, board certification or eligibility, and a clear path to California licensure. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to quickly compare roles, then confirm your residency, fellowship, and board status before applying.