Anesthesiologist, Physician

WVU Medicine; Uniontown (Fayette County); On-site; USD 260,000 - 380,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Tuition coverage up to WVU

Malpractice coverage with tail

401(k) with match

Long‑term disability coverage

Short‑term disability coverage

Vacation/time off

Job summary

WVU Medicine in Uniontown, PA seeks a board certified/board eligible Anesthesiologist to join a community hospital practice with a strong surgical case mix.

The successful candidate will work with in‑house CRNA coverage 24/7 and participate in a patient‑focused, team‑oriented environment. MD or DO and a valid medical license are required, with ACGME residency completed.

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree and eligibility for state medical license.
• Completion of an ACGME‑accredited Anesthesiology residency.
• Board certified or board eligible in Anesthesiology.

Responsibilities

• Practice in a bread‑and‑butter community hospital with strong surgical case mix.
• In‑house CRNA coverage 24/7 and home call as needed for after‑hours cases.

Skills

MD or DO degree

Education

ACGME‑accredited Anesthesiology residency

Job description

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:

WVUHS Medical Group seeks a board certified/board eligible Anesthesiologist. The successful candidate will practice in Uniontown, PA.

Duties:

This is a bread‑and‑butter community hospital practice with strong surgical case mix and home call with in‑house CRNA coverage 24/7.

Qualifications:

Candidate must have an MD or DO degree or foreign equivalent and be eligible for state medical license. Successful candidate must have completed an ACGME‑accredited Anesthesiology residency program. Successful candidates must be board certified/eligible in Anesthesiology. All qualifications must be met by the time of appointment.

Practice Model

• Medical direction model, average 3:1 CRNA supervision ratio
• No solo room coverage - true care team model
• 6 operating rooms and 2 GI/endoscopy suites
• Closed ICU staffed 24/7, located directly across from the OR suite
• Established pre‑anesthesia testing program
• Growing regional anesthesia program

Case Mix

• Orthopedic, general surgery, urology, GYN, GI/endoscopy, basic ENT, cataracts
• No cardiac, no craniotomy, no complex pediatric cases
• Clear transfer criteria for high‑acuity cases
• Approximately 7,000 annual surgical and procedural cases across OR and endoscopy

Call

• Home call only - 1:4 to 1:5 frequency, CRNA in‑house 24/7
• Anesthesiologist called in only as needed for after‑hours surgical cases

Time Off

• 10 weeks total time off
• $5,000 annual CME allowance

Benefits Package

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 403(b) retirement with 100% employer match up to 4.5% + optional 457(b) deferred compensation
• Short‑term disability: 100% base salary for up to 6 months (employer‑paid)
• Long‑term disability coverage
• Basic life & AD&D at 1.5x salary (employer‑paid)
• Employee and dependent tuition coverage up to 100% at WVU
• Malpractice coverage with tail

To apply online, visit http://wvumedicine.org/careers

For additional questions, please contact Sonya Petry, Senior Physician Recruiter & Talent Advisor, at [e-mail].

Fayette Physician Network, Inc. d/b/a WVUHS Medical Group is an AA/EO employer - Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Exempt/Non‑Exempt: United States of America (Exempt)

Company: SMG System Medical Group

Cost Center: 8000 SMG Anesthesiology

Address: 500 W Berkeley Street, Uniontown, Pennsylvania

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.