About The Position

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. Acute Care Surgeon 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 an acute care surgeon to join a well-established and expanding hospital practice. The surgeon will function as an extension of the UHC General Surgery practice and is responsible for inpatient consults and ED call coverage. Inpatient APP’s assist with rounding and first assist in OR.

Requirements

  • Physician - Acute Care Surgeon, General Surgery
  • Employment through WVU Health System Medical Group (SMG)
  • Non-profit, 300 bed hospital facility
  • Level IV Trauma Center and 20 bed CCU
  • Rotation schedule is 7 days On, 14 days Off
  • 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
  • Competitive recruitment incentives with an initial multi-year contract

Responsibilities

  • Inpatient consults
  • ED call coverage
  • Rounding and first assist in OR (with APP support)

Benefits

  • Guaranteed base salary plus bonus incentives
  • Comprehensive health benefits
  • 403B retirement match program
  • Optional 457B plan
  • Short term disability plan covering 100% base salary for up to 6 months
  • Competitive recruitment incentives

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What This Job Offers

Job Type

Full-time

Career Level

Senior

Education Level

Ph.D. or professional degree

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