Physician- Hematology/ Oncology

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.

Additional Job Description

Starting base of up to $650,000 at an ACS accredited Community Comprehensive Cancer Program where you can have a significant impact on the lives of your patients while enjoying the benefits of living in West Virginia’s top-ranked community. WVU Medicine - United Hospital Center in Bridgeport, WV seeks board certified/eligible hematologist/oncologists (multiple openings) to join a well-established hospital practice.

Duties

• Diagnose and treat patients with solid tumor cancers and blood-related cancers and disorders in both the outpatient and inpatient settings.

Qualifications

• Successful candidates must have an MD or DO degree or foreign equivalent and be eligible to obtain a state medical license.
• Applicants must have completed an accredited residency in Internal Medicine and fellowship in Hematology/Oncology.
• Applicants must be board certified or eligible in both Oncology and Hematology by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

Opportunity Highlights

• Non-profit, 300 bed new hospital facility
• New Cancer Center facility with recently expanded infusion center
• Four-day work week. Expanding to 6 physicians in the group
• Benefits Overview
• Hospital employed with guaranteed base salary plus bonus incentives
• Comprehensive health benefits provided by WVU Medicine
• 403B retirement match program with optional 457B plan
• CME time off and annual allowance
• Short term disability plan covering 100% base salary for up to 6 months
• Significant recruitment incentives with an initial multi-year contract

Community Highlights

• Economically strong and vibrant community, as it is home to government and private enterprises that includes the FBI, energy, aerospace and health care.
• Located less than two hours south of Pittsburgh, PA, and within easy driving distance of several mid-Atlantic and Midwest cities, Bridgeport offers residents the best of small-town America with both the top ranked community AND the one of the top ranked high schools in the state according to Niche.com.
• This North Central West Virginia community offers ease of access to incredible recreational opportunities, with West Virginia earning accolades from Condé Nast Traveler and Time magazine as one of the best places to travel.

Contact Information

To learn more about this exciting opportunity to join our team, please contact our Director of Physician Services, Laura Blake. Please reach out to her via email: laura.blake@wvumedicine.org to set up a phone call or call directly at 681-342-1613. You may also visit https://uhcwvproviders.com/ for more information about UHC. We are an EOE/AA Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability, veteran status or other protected status.