Welcome! We’re excited you’re considering an opportunity with us! To apply to this position and be considered, click the Apply button located above this message and complete the application in full. Below, you’ll find other important information about this position. 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. Whether you are caring for our patients at one of the critical access hospitals, community sites, regional or academic medical centers, we are all one WVU Health System. Work Here. Thrive Here. Additional Job Description: West Virginia University Department of Emergency Medicine/System Medical Group seeks an Emergency Medicine Medical Director. The successful candidate will be expected to oversee the Emergency Medicine practices for the Emergency Department at Jackson General Hospital in Ripley, WV. Practice medicine for the right reasons, with the right people. Duties: The successful candidate will practice in the areas of Emergency Medicine. In addition to providing excellent patient care, the successful candidate may also be actively involved in teaching medical students and residents. The Clinical Medical Director will also be primary contact for all physicians and advance practice professionals working in the emergency departments at The Clinical Medical Director will be responsible for operational, fiscal, staffing, and personnel issues for Jackson General Hospital. The Clinical Medical Director will repot directly to the Vice Chair of Emergency Medicine/Medical Director of Emergency Medicine, WVUHS and Hospital Administration. Qualifications: Candidate must have an MD or DO degree or foreign equivalent and be eligible for state medical license. Successful candidate must ABMS board certified in Emergency Medicine (or Family Medicine or Internal Medicine with 5+ years’ experience.) Demonstrated interest, knowledge and ability in the leadership, financial, managerial, and marketing aspects of emergency medicine. Meets and maintains State Licensure and credentialing requirements for the hospitals. Demonstrates ability to speak effectively on administrative and clinical matters related to emergency medicine. Possess the ability to appropriately focuses on the audience, whether administrators, medical staff members, EMS providers, or the lay public. Location: Ripley, WV is a small, progressive city, located in the beautiful Appalachian foothills of the Ohio River, Ripley enjoys the linkage to the junction of the two major road systems, Interstate 77 N/S and US Route 33 E/W. The seat of Jackson County, and surrounded by a pristine valley rich in natural wonders and beauty, Ripley is just 40-minutes from the state’s capitol. 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. The Jackson General Hospital Emergency Department provides acute care services for patients of all ages, 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year. With a Level IV trauma center, adult and pediatric patients are seen for any cardiac, respiratory, trauma, or general medicine issues. Our goal is to deliver quick, effective diagnosis and treatment or transport for all patients. The West Virginia University Health System is West Virginia’s largest health system and the state’s largest employer. The System has operated multiple Emergency Departments throughout WV and surrounding states. It has also undergone significant expansion in specialty and sub-specialty care in areas such as cancer, heart and vascular, and neurosciences, among many others. Build your legacy as you serve, teach, learn, and make a difference from day one. To learn more, visit WVUMedicine.org. Contact Lindsay.spaur@wvumedicine.org for more information, or Apply today! Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Shift: Exempt/Non-Exempt: United States of America (Exempt) Company: SMG System Medical Group Cost Center: 7422 SMG Emergency Department Jackson General Hospital Address: 122 Pinnell St Ripley West Virginia Equal Opportunity Employer 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. Thank you for your interest in working for WVUM. Please explore our open opportunities in the list below and apply for any positions in which you would like to be considered. You'll be able to keep track of your progress on our site. The West Virginia University Health System is West Virginia’s largest health system and the state’s largest employer with more than 3,400 licensed beds, 4,600 providers, 35,000 employees, and $7 billion in total operating revenues. The Health System is comprised of 25 hospitals – including J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital, an 880-bed academic medical center, and the 150-bed WVU Medicine Children’s Hospital in Morgantown, West Virginia – and five institutes. To learn more, visit WVUMedicine.org.
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