Physician | General Radiation Oncologist | Wheeling Hospital | WVU Medicine

About the role

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.

Duties

The successful candidate will practice in the areas of Radiation Oncology. In addition to providing excellent patient care, the successful candidate will also be actively involved in teaching medical students, residents, and fellows.

Qualifications

• Candidate must have an MD or DO degree or foreign equivalent and be eligible for state medical license.
• Successful candidates must have completed Radiation Oncology residency program.
• Successful candidates must be board certified / eligible in Radiation Oncology.

Information on the department/practice

Wheeling Hospital: As a full member of the health system, Wheeling Hospital is part of a broad, integrated network of doctors, hospitals, clinics, and specialized institutes across West Virginia, Southwestern Pennsylvania, Western Maryland, and Ohio. Wheeling Hospital has served the Northern Panhandle of West Virginia, Eastern Ohio, and parts of Pennsylvania longer than any other hospital in the state. It has 247 beds, and the medical staff totals 230 primary care and specialty physicians. Two additional system hospitals provide service to this region. Weirton Medical Center in Weirton, WV has 238 beds while Reynolds Memorial Hospital has 94 beds and is in Glen Dale, WV. Other services at Wheeling Hospital include the Continuous Care Center, the Wheeling Renal Care, and the Howard Long Wellness Center. Connected to the hospital are four medical office buildings where physicians have their private offices.

The Community

From the region’s largest trail system to national schools of excellence, to a reorganized municipal government, the City of Wheeling offers a dynamic environment for you and your family! Wheeling is a historic city located in the Northern panhandle of WV on the Ohio River and lies 58 miles west of Pittsburgh, PA. Wheeling’s cultural community includes the Wheeling Symphony Orchestra which offers entertainment state-wide and educational outreach programs for students of all ages. The Oglebay Institute includes art and dance studios, classrooms, galleries, theatres and museums. There are many features that are unique to this area, and we are proud of them!

Location

• Morgantown is consistently rated as one of the best small metropolitan areas in the country for both lifestyle and business climate.
• The area offers the cultural diversity and amenities of a large city in a safe, family-friendly environment.
• There is an excellent school system and an abundance of beautiful homes and recreational activities.
• Wheeling is located just over an hour south of Pittsburgh, PA and three hours from Washington, D.C. and Baltimore, MD.

Company Information

West Virginia University & University Health Associates are an AA/EO employer – Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran – and WVU is the recipient of an NSF ADVANCE award for gender equity. Scheduled Weekly Hours 40 Exempt/Non-Exempt Shift: United States of America (Exempt)