Physician Nocturnist - United Hospital Center

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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.

Work Here. Thrive Here.

Additional Job Description:

Hospital Medicine – Nocturnist

Join a diverse, patient-centered nocturnist group in a large community hospital setting with access to all medical specialties for consult and strong administrative support.   

WVU Medicine - United Hospital Center is actively recruiting nocturnists (multiple openings). The candidates will be expected to practice in Bridgeport, West Virginia. 

Duties: Successful candidates will provide comprehensive inpatient clinical care to patients with disease and injuries to the human internal organ system and establish preventive health practices for patients. 

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.  Applicants must be board certified or eligible in Internal Medicine.  All qualifications must be met at the time of appointment. 

Opportunity Highlights:

• Non-profit, 300 bed modern hospital facility with open 20-bed critical care unit

• Collegial work environment with full spectrum of consulting specialists

• Opportunities available with flexible scheduling

• Recruitment incentives available for multi-year commitment

• Competitive compensation plan

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-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.

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 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.

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: [email protected] 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:

454 UPC Hospitalist Program

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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.