Regional Chair | Department of Internal Medicine
Company: West Virginia University Hospitals-East Inc.
Location: Martinsburg
Posted on: January 5, 2026
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Job Description:
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: SUMMARY: The Regional Chair of the Department of
Internal Medicine – Eastern Division is responsible for overall
clinical, educational, scholarship/research, and service provided
by the Department on the Eastern campus of the WVU School of
Medicine and WVU Medicine East. This includes ensuring the highest
quality of care and service, consistency in the standard of
practice, maintaining excellence across the educational spectrum
and enabling scholarly advances in the field. The regional chair
facilitates an interdisciplinary approach to achieve excellence in
clinical care, education, and research in an environment in which
collaboration is valued and encouraged. Under the guidance of the
East Dean, the regional chair will work closely with the WVU School
of Medicine Chair of the Department of Internal Medicine,
Morgantown and the WVU Medicine East Chief Medical Officer and
WVUH-E hospital leadership teams to align clinical, educational and
scholarly initiatives, as well as physician recruitment, retention
and strategic planning for clinical and academic initiatives and
services. SPECIFIC DUTIES: Direct patient care, as appropriate for
training, expertise, and experience Teaching of medical students,
residents, and allied health professionals Creation and execution
of an appropriate departmental budget, with the assistance of the
Departmental Administrator and other key personnel. Oversight of
the clinical operations, educational activities, and scholarly
efforts, with delegation of duties as appropriate, to include
hiring and replacement of staff, capital purchases and compliance.
Committee and council duties as assigned. Annual faculty evaluation
and completion of promotion and tenure requirements. Hiring and
replacement and retention of faculty. Departmental strategic
planning in conjunction with institutional initiatives. Setting,
monitoring, and ensuring equitable compensation within the
institutional framework. Maintenance of accreditation of all
educational programs, both pre-doctoral and post-graduate. Assist
in setting of personal and departmental goals with measurable
outcomes. Promote and develop faculty and staff personal and
professional development. MINIMAL QUALIFICATIONS: Certified by the
American Board of Internal Medicine , with ongoing maintenance of
certification. Eligible for medical licensure in the state of West
Virginia, with an ongoing, active license once achieved. Ten years
or more experience in practicing Internal Medicine or its
Specialties, with demonstrated leadership experience. Experience in
teaching medical students and residents. Demonstration of
successful fiscal and personnel management. The position will
remain open until filled. WVU offers a highly competitive and
comprehensive recruitment package which includes occurrence-based
malpractice. About Us: As a land-grant institution, the faculty,
staff, and students at WVU commit to creating a diverse and
inclusive culture that advances education, healthcare, and
prosperity for all by providing access and opportunity; by
advancing high-impact research; and by leading transformation in
West Virginia and the world through local, state, and global
engagement. WVU is proud to hold R1 research classification, the
highest research activity as described by the Carnegie
Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. 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 24 hospitals and 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 33,000 employees; 4,000 clinicians;
and serves hundreds of thousands of people annual from across our
region and the nation with more than 4.5 million patient visits
annually. Martinsburg, WV located in the Eastern Panhandle of West
Virginia is a rapidly growing part of the state, just over an hour
to an hour and a half from Washington, D.C. and Baltimore, MD with
easy access to three (3) major international airports. It is
consistently rated as one of the best small metropolitan areas in
the country for both lifestyle and business climate. The area
offers access to large city amenities in a safe, family-friendly
environment. There are an excellent school system and an abundance
of restaurants, historical locations, and outdoor recreational
activities. Those who wish to be considered by the Search Committee
should provide an electronic version of their curriculum vitae as
well as a brief bullet point summary of administrative roles they
have held and their accomplishments in each. While not required,
letters of interest are strongly encouraged . We welcome all
inquiries, nominations, and applications and directed in confidence
to any of the following: West Virginia University is proud to be an
Equal Opportunity employer and is the recipient of an NSF ADVANCE
award for gender equity. The University values diversity among its
faculty, staff, and students, and invites applications from all
qualified applicants regardless of race, ethnicity, color,
religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, nationality,
genetics, disability, or Veteran status. Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
Shift: Exempt/Non-Exempt: United States of America (Exempt) Equal
Opportunity Employer 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. Betsy J.
Gambino, MSN, RN Director of Provider Recruitment & Engagement
Medical Staff Office 304-264-1246 301-491-2281 (cell) 304-264-1340
(fax) betsy.gambino@wvumedicine.org
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