WVU Medicine·Wheeling, Illinois
The successful candidate will practice in the area of Pulmonary Critical Care Medicine across various locations in the North Region. This includes providing care at critical access hospitals, community sites, and regional medical centers.
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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.
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WVUHS Medical Group seeks a Pulmonary Critical Care Physician. The successful candidate will practice in the North Region of the WVU Medicine footprint.
The successful candidate will practice in the area of Pulmonary Critical Care Medicine.
This group functions as a ‘Regional Team’ and the successful candidate could be expected to practice at all locations as needed: Wheeling Hospital, Reynolds Memorial Hospital, Wetzel County Hospital, Barnesville Hospital, Harrison Community Hospital and all associated North Region Ambulatory clinics.
Applicants must have a MD or DO degree or foreign equivalent and be eligible to obtain state medical license. Candidates must be board certified or eligible in Pulmonary Diseases and Critical Care Medicine. All qualifications must be met at the time of appointment.
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.
Why Choose WVU Medicine's North Region?
Join a physician-led health system known for stability, advanced technology, and growth opportunities. Whether you prefer scenic small towns or easy access to metros like Cleveland, Columbus, and Pittsburgh, our North Region and other provider locations offer affordable living, excellent schools, and year-round outdoor recreation. Help shape the future of pathology care across West Virginia and the region.
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.
To apply online, visit http://wvumedicine.org/careers [http://wvumedicine.org/careers]
For additional questions, please contact Bri Sellew, Sr. Physician Talent Advisor, Brianne.sellew@wvumedicine.org [Brianne.sellew@wvumedicine.org]
West Virginia University is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer and is the recipient of an NSF ADVANCE award for gender equity. The University values diversity among its faculty, staff, and students, and invites applications from all qualified applicants regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, nationality, genetics, disability, or Veteran status
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
Exempt/Non-Exempt: United States of America (Exempt)
Cost Center: 500 SMG Administration
Address: 1 Medical Park Drive
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.
Applicants must have an MD or DO degree and be eligible for a state medical license. Candidates should also be board certified or eligible in Pulmonary Diseases and Critical Care Medicine.
Market context
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