MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Healthcare expansion in north central West Virginia could put more than a thousand people to work by early next year.
WVU Medicine predicts the opening of a new hospital tower for patient care will create at least 750 jobs.
The 10-story, 114-bed additions is set to receive patients in January 2017.
Leading up to that, Deveran George, WVU Medicine Human Resource Manager, explained why the organization is looking for new hires now.
“We know that it’s not too early to start hiring for those expansions,” George said. “It takes time to orient and train new employees.”
Monday, the organization is hosting an open interview event looking first for approximately 500 new workers.
“Folks can be interviewed on the spot for opportunities or even for those just wanting to learn more about a potential career with WVU Medicine, we’ll have folks there on-site to talk through that process,” added George.
Meanwhile, additional employees will be needed as WVU Medicine creates an outpatient ambulatory surgery center and expands into Fairmont with a facility there.
WVU Medicine touts benefits packages and opportunities often sought by job seekers.
“It’s not just a job, it’s a career. We have employees that are recognized every year for 20, 30, and 40 years of experience. We employ families,” George said. “We have great pay and exceptional benefits. We offer part time benefits to part time employees, flexible schedules and opportunities for advancement.”
Tuition assistance can be provided and WVU Medicine has an in-house department of education and training that offers daily classes for career advancement according to George.
The open interview session will be held from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday, May 2 at the Erickson Alumni Center in Morgantown.
Attendees should come with a resume are advised to fill out an online application with the organization at www.wvumedicine.org\careers.