Physician- Urology

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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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Additional Job Description:

Urology opportunity at United Hospital Center in Bridgeport, WV. Located in North Central West Virginia where you can have a significant impact on the lives of your patients while enjoying the benefits of living in one of West Virginia’s top-ranked communities.  

WVU Health System Medical Group (SMG) seeks a urologist to join a well-established and expanding urology practice with a strong reputation for providing excellent care to a patient base of close to 300,000. Our physicians enjoy dedicated administrative and clinical support and have access to the latest treatment options available.  General urology or reconstructive urology candidates are encouraged to apply. Find out more about UHC Urology at https://wvurology.com/.

Duties: Successful candidates will diagnose and treat conditions affecting the urinary tract and reproductive system that will include medication management as well as performing surgical procedures. The physician will work both in the inpatient and outpatient 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 Urology.  Applicants must be board certified or eligible in Urology by the American Board of Urology.  All qualifications must be met at the time of appointment. 

Opportunity Highlights:

• Employment through WVU Health System Medical Group (SMG)

• Non-profit, 300 bed hospital facility

• 5 Advanced Practice Providers across inpatient and clinic

• Dedicated urology OR suite

• SpaceOAR Hydrogel, UroLift implant, Blue Light Cystoscopy and UroNav fusion biopsy

• Large referral base

Benefits Overview:

• Guaranteed base salary plus bonus incentives

• Significant recruitment incentives with an initial multi-year contract

• Comprehensive health benefits provided by WVU Medicine

• 403B retirement match program with optional 457B plan

• Short term disability plan covering 100% base salary for up to 6 months

SMG System Medical Group is a member of WVU Medicine, West Virginia’s premier provider of advanced specialty care. WVU Medicine is West Virginia University’s affiliated health system. Through its twenty-five 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 the top ranked high school 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, Donna Bulger at donna.bulger1@wvumedicine.org or at 681-342-5194.

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:

1606 SMG Non-Allocated Unassigned

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.