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Jobs Physician – General Obstetrics & Gynecology (Ob/Gyn)

Obstetrician/Gynecologist Job at WVU Medicine in Buckhannon, WV

Job ID: 1172079

Physician - Academics | Obstetrics and Gynecology Job | Buckhannon, WV 26201

Physician – General Obstetrics & Gynecology (Ob/Gyn)

WVU Medicine- St. Joseph’s Hospital
part of WVU Medicine

Highlights & Benefits

  • Academic Opportunities

Job Description

Faculty Physician - Obstetrician/Gynecologist

Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Sciences

WVU Medicine St. Joseph’s Hospital

Buckhannon, West Virginia

 

The Opportunity

Innovative approaches in Obstetrics and Gynecology start here. Join a team of nationally respected, board-certified providers who are committed to providing quality care, educating providers, and conducting research to advance the field.

Work Here. Thrive Here.

At West Virginia University, we’re changing the future of healthcare. As a land-grant institution and R1 designated research university, we’re dedicated to responding to today’s health issues and conducting research to combat the problems of tomorrow. 

Renowned for our rural healthcare initiatives, we bring the highest level of medical care to West Virginia and the surrounding region in the state’s only comprehensive academic health sciences center, where students, healthcare professionals, and scientists work together to build a healthier future. 

At WVU Medicine, the state’s largest private employer, we’re all teachers playing a pivotal role in educating and mentoring medical students and residents to help shape future generations of healthcare leaders.

West Virginia University School of Medicine and the Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Sciences seek a Board Eligible/Board Certified OBGYN for an exciting opportunity at our thriving community hospital, WVU Medicine St. Joseph’s Hospital in Buckhannon, West Virginia

The Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences was established to advance the health and well-being of the women of West Virginia and surrounding Region. Our faculty are nationally respected and board certified and are committed to providing quality health care services to all women; educating health care providers; and conducting research to advance our understanding of Obstetrics and Gynecology. We are recognized for our care of women with high-risk pregnancies and advanced Gynecologic problems. Our high-risk pregnancy physicians are backed by the largest NICU in the state while our gynecologic surgeons are trained in advanced minimally invasive and robotic surgery. Our infertility practice has an IVF pregnancy rate that exceeds national success rates.

Why this Opportunity?

  1. Build your legacy as you serve, teach, learn, and make a difference from day one.
  2. A 4-year, ACGME accredited, OB/GYN residency program with three and a planned expansion to four residents per PGY-level.
  3. As the largest private employer in West Virginia, WVU Medicine is committed to supporting the health and wellness of its employees and offers a comprehensive benefit plan.
  4. WVU Medicine was recognized as a Health System with great innovation programs for 2024.
  5. Lead advanced, ground-breaking research that will further enhance and elevate the patient care we provide.

  Required Professional Qualifications:

  1. MD or DO degree or foreign equivalent is required
  2. Eligibility for unrestricted state medical license.
  3. Completion of an OB/GYN residency program and must be board certified/eligible in OBGYN.
  4. All qualifications must be met by the time of appointment.
  5. Commitment to providing high-quality, compassionate patient care.
  6. Ability to work as part of a team approach while providing personalized care and favorable clinical outcomes.

  If you are passionate about high-quality patient care, thrive in a team-oriented setting, and are excited about working in an academic and research-driven environment, WVU Medicine offers an unparalleled opportunity for professional growth and fulfillment.

Meet the Chair

Brian Casey, MD, joined the WVU Medicine team in March 2024. Dr. Casey came with an extensive background in high-quality healthcare and a commitment to improving care for women in West Virginia and beyond.

Casey joined WVU Medicine from the University of Alabama at Birmingham, where he held numerous leadership roles, including the vice chair of Obstetrics, division director of Maternal-Fetal Medicine, assistant program director of the MFM Fellowship, alternate principal investigator for the Eunice Kennedy-Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development Maternal-Fetal Medicine Units Network, and interim director of the Obstetric Medical Complications Clinic.

Before his time in Alabama, Casey served as MFM division director, MFM fellowship director at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, principal investigator for the Dallas MFMU Network site, and chief of Obstetrics for Parkland Health and Hospital System in Texas. He also serves as an editor of Williams Obstetrics. 

Casey completed his fellowship in MFM at UT Southwestern/Parkland Health and Hospital System in Dallas and his residency at Saint Barnabas Medical Center in Livingston, New Jersey. He received his medical degree from the Temple University School of Medicine.

Working and Living in West Virginia

Pursuing a career at West Virginia’s largest health system and the state’s largest private employer, the West Virginia University Health System (WVU Medicine), means you have access to many challenging and rewarding opportunities in Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Sciences.

The System has undergone significant expansion in specialty and sub-specialty care in areas such as women’s health, 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 150-bed Children’s Hospital in September 2022. This includes our state-of-the-art birthing center.

Today, the WVU Health System has more than 3,400 licensed beds, 4,600 providers, and nearly 35,000 employees. Anchored by an 880-bed academic medical center in Morgantown, the Health System includes 25 member hospitals that collectively serve a multi-state region. To learn more, visit WVUMedicine.

West Virginia offers a unique blend of natural beauty and thriving healthcare opportunities. Whether you’re exploring the Appalachian Mountains, hiking through scenic parks, or strolling through charming small towns, West Virginia is a place where every step brings you closer to nature’s wonders.

Each season in West Virginia brings its own magic. Spring blossoms with vibrant flowers and scenic hikes. Summer invites you to explore outdoor adventures like rafting or visiting the stunning lakes. In fall, experience the beautiful foliage and harvest festivals. Winter brings opportunities for skiing and cozying up by the fire in picturesque mountain cabins.

West Virginia is home to renowned institutions like WVU Medicine, which leads the way in medical innovation and patient care. The state is also rich in cultural experiences, with local music, arts, and food reflecting its diverse heritage.

For those looking to grow professionally, WVU Medicine offers access to advanced education opportunities and a strong focus on professional development.

Come enjoy the peaceful pace, the stunning landscapes, and the sense of community that defines West Virginia, where your career and lifestyle can flourish together.

Careers at WVU Medicine

Whether it’s measured by lives improved, accolades earned, or the personal fulfillment of growing your skills, a career with WVU Medicine is unlike any other in healthcare.

Here, you’ll experience a workplace where collaboration and teamwork are at the heart of everything we do. Physicians, nurses, technicians, staff, and management form a close-knit, supportive team united by a shared commitment to exceptional patient care and mutual respect.

WVU Medicine offers an unparalleled range of benefits, and a strong dedication to work/life balance. Whether it’s ensuring your personal life thrives alongside your career or offering meaningful rewards for your hard work, one thing is certain: WVU Medicine is the perfect place for an incredibly fulfilling and impactful career.

Benefits at a Glance

At WVU Medicine, we offer a comprehensive and flexible benefits program designed to support our employees’ well-being, professional growth, and work-life balance.

Coverage is effective the first of the following month after enrollment. Plan year is July 1 to June 30.  *As a new hire, you will have the month of hire plus the two (2) following months to enroll in most coverages.

  1. Health Insurance – Medical and prescription insurance options are available for coverage election. Premiums are based on annual salary and spousal coverage. Discounts may apply for tobacco status.
  2. Dental Insurance – Multiple coverage election options are available.
  3. Vision Insurance – Multiple coverage election options are available.
  4. Retirement and Supplemental Retirement Plans (with desirable employer matching)
  5. Basic, Optional, and Dependent Life Insurance
  6. Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) – An FSA lets you save tax-free money to pay for eligible expenses, which lowers your taxable income.
  7. Healthcare Flexible Spending Account (HFSA) – An HFSA is used to pay for eligible medical expenses that aren’t covered by your medical insurance or other plans.
  8. Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (DFSA) – A DFSA is a great way to pay for eligible dependent care expenses, such as after-school care, babysitting fees, elder care services, nursery, and preschool.
  9. Limited-Use Healthcare Flexible Account (LFSA) – An LFSA is designed specifically for employees who are enrolled in a high-deductible health plan and wish to take advantage of an HSA.
  10. Health Savings Accounts (HSA) – An HSA is a tax-free account that can be used to pay healthcare expenses. Unlike an FSA, the funds do not have to be spent in the plan year they are deposited. Applicable only for high deductible health plan policyholders.
  11. Hospital Indemnity Plan – This provides employees and their enrolled dependents with benefits when they have experienced a hospitalization or other specific hospital-related claims.
  12. Accident Insurance – There are two (2) plans available that will help employees and their enrolled family members during life’s unexpected moments. Policy benefits are paid to the employee and can help create peace of mind.
  13. Critical Illness Plan – This provides employees and their enrolled dependents with financial help during critical illness, such as heart attacks or strokes. Guaranteed issue amounts elected (up to $50,000) without medical questions.
  14. Short-Term Disability (STD) – Income is based on employee’s pre-disability earnings from WVU. STD benefits become payable at the end of the 30-day benefit waiting period. The weekly benefit is 70 percent of the employee’s pre-disability earnings, reduced by deductible income.
  15. Long-Term Disability (LTD) (two [2] plans available)
  16. Dependent Education Scholarship – Employees with out-of-state undergraduate dependent children under age 26 may be eligible for up to the difference in in-state and out-of-state university tuition for a maximum of four years. Instate undergraduate dependent children under age 26 may be eligible for up to $1,650 per academic year ($825 per semester) for a maximum of four years and with a maximum lifetime benefit of $6,600.
  17. Student Loan Forgiveness Program – Designed to help employees working in higher education benefit from forgiveness programs, like public student loan forgiveness. The service helps eligible borrowers understand their choices, lower their monthly payments, and enroll in a forgiveness program.
  18. Holidays – Eligible employees are paid for up to 14 holidays per fiscal year.
  19. Paid Time Off – Eligible employees could accrue up to 24 days of annual leave and 18 days of sick leave per year.
  20. Legal Plan – Valuable legal protection for everyday life matters
  21. Pet Insurance – Accepted by most vets, even specialist and emergency providers. An easy claims process that covers accidents, illnesses, and preventive care. WVU employees are offered discounted rates.
  22. Identity Protection – Minimize damages and better protect yourself from identity theft. Plan includes proactive identity and high-risk transaction monitoring. Credit monitoring, monthly credit score, and an annual credit report are included. Also makes replacing a lost wallet quick and easy. Digital identity reports and solicitation reduction are also offered.
  23. WVU Perks – An employee discount program for WVU benefits-eligible faculty and staff that offers local and national discounts and deals on several everyday items and services.
  24. Programs, Services, and Discounts – Additional optional benefits include, but are not limited to tuition assistance, faculty and staff dining plans, employee assistance program, and athletic events.

Peak Health

Peak Health is a health insurer and health insurance services company headquartered in Morgantown, West Virginia. We are owned by three not-for-profit healthcare providers, the WVU Health System; Marshall Health Network in Huntington, West Virginia; and Valley Health in Winchester, Virginia.

This allows us to have a completely collaborative approach to insurance that will connect the bridge between the provider and the payer. 

Our vision is to be an inclusive, provider-led health plan that helps residents of West Virginia and beyond live healthier and fuller lives.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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