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.
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Additional Job Description:
WVU Medicine – United Hospital Center seeks an interventional cardiologist to join a well-established group with a strong reputation for providing excellent general and advanced cardiology care to a patient base of close to 300,000. The clinic is located in a medical office building connected to the hospital, for ease of movement between the two. There are three state-of-the-art cath labs situated on the second floor of the hospital, between a 20-bed critical care unit and surgical services. The interventional cardiology program is robust, with a very experienced staff.
Duties: Successful candidates will diagnose and treat patients with cardiovascular disease as well as congenital and structural heart conditions through catheter-based procedures.
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 fellowships in General Cardiology and Interventional Cardiology. Applicants must be board certified or eligible in General and Interventional Cardiology by the American Board of Internal Medicine. All qualifications must be met at the time of appointment.
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
UHC is a member of WVU Medicine, West Virginia’s premier provider of advanced specialty care and the state’s only academic medical center. WVU Medicine is West Virginia University’s affiliated health system. Through its twenty+ hospitals, five institutes, and many affiliates, WVU Medicine provides comprehensive healthcare services to all of West Virginia, Southeast Ohio, Western Maryland, and Southwest Pennsylvania.
Community Highlights:
Bridgeport is an economically strong and vibrant community, as it is home to government and private enterprises that include 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 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:
For more information about this exciting opportunity to join our team, please contact our Director of Physician Services, Laura Blake. Please reach out to her via email: [email protected] 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
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40
Shift:
Exempt/Non-Exempt:
United States of America (Exempt)
Company:
SMG System Medical Group
Cost Center:
8629 SMG Cardiology UHC
Address:
327 Medical Park Drive
Bridgeport
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.
