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. The ideal candidate will possess excellent interpersonal, diagnostic and clinical skills. Duties: Successful candidates will 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. All qualifications must be met at the time of appointment.

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
• The Cecil B. Highland, Jr. & Barbara B. Highland Cancer Center at UHC is recognized by the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer as a Community Comprehensive Cancer Program. The center provides the entire continuum of cancer related services from prevention/early detection screening and education to surgery, medical and radiation oncology, inpatient and outpatient therapies, home care and hospice services. UHC's cancer navigator program is the largest in North Central West Virginia, providing comprehensive and compassionate guidance to patients and their families throughout their cancer care and survivorship.

Community Highlights

Bridgeport is an 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

For more information about this exciting opportunity to join our team, please contact our Director of Physician Recruitment, Donna Bulger. Please reach out to her via email: donna.bulger1@wvumedicine.org to set up a phone call or call directly at 681-342-5194. 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

UHC United Hospital Center

Cost Center

6732 UHC Provider Oncology

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.