Physician- Nephrology

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Bridgeport (WV); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

403B retirement match

Short-term disability

Recruitment incentives

Health benefits

Job summary

WVU Health System Medical Group seeks a nephrologist to join a well-established and expanding hospital practice. The ideal candidate will possess excellent interpersonal, diagnostic, and clinical skills.

The position is based in Bridgeport, WV, offering the chance to impact patient care within a major West Virginia health system. Board Certified or Board Eligible in Nephrology is required, with an MD/DO degree and completed ACGME nephrology fellowship.

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree and eligibility for state medical license.
• Completion of an ACGME‑accredited Internal Medicine residency.
• Completion of an ACGME‑accredited Nephrology fellowship; Board Certified or Board Eligible in Nephrology.

Responsibilities

• Join WVU Health System Medical Group as a nephrologist in a well‑established hospital practice.
• Provide nephrology care across the hospital system and affiliated sites.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Diagnostic skills

Clinical skills

Education

MD or DO degree

ACGME Internal Medicine residency

ACGME Nephrology fellowship

Job description

Welcome! We’re excited you’re considering an opportunity withus!

The West Virginia University Health System, the state’s largesthealth system and largest private employer, comprises 18 hospitalsthroughout the state and bordering states. In addition, it includesfive institutes, as well as providing management services for otherlocal hospitals through affiliate agreements.

Whether you are caring for our patients at one of the criticalaccess hospitals, community sites, regional or academic medicalcenters, we are all one WVU Health System.

Work Here. Thrive Here.

Additional Job Description:

Nephrology opportunity at United Hospital Center in Bridgeport, WV.Located in North Central West Virginia where you can have isimagnificant impact on the lives of your patients while enjoying thebenefits of living in one of West Virginia’s top-rankedcommunities.

WVU Health System Medical Group (SMG) seeks a nephrologist to joina well-established and expanding hospital practice. The idealcandidate will possess excellent interpersonal, diagnostic, andclinical skills.

Qualifications:

Successful candidates must have an MD or DOdegree or foreign equivalent and be eligible to obtain a statemedical license. Applicants must have completed an ACGME‑accreditedInternal Medicine residency, and completion of an ACGME‑accreditedNephrology fellowship. Must be Board Certified or Board Eligible inNephrology.

Opportunity and Benefit Overview:

• Employment through WVU Health System Medical Group (SMG)
• Non-profit, 300 bed hospital facility
• 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 to6 months
• Significant recruitment incentives with an initial multi-yearcontract

SMG System Medical Group is a member of WVU Medicine, WestVirginia’s premier provider of advanced specialty care. WVUMedicine is West Virginia University’s affiliated health system.Through its twenty hospitals, five institutes, and many affiliates,WVU Medicine provides comprehensive healthcare services to all ofWest Virginia, Southeast Ohio, Western Maryland, and SouthwestPennsylvania.

Community Highlights:

Bridgeport is an economically strong and vibrant community, as itis home to government and private enterprises that includes theFBI, energy, aerospace and health care. Located less than twohours south of Pittsburgh, PA, and within easy driving distance ofseveral mid-Atlantic and Midwest cities, Bridgeport offersresidents the best of small-town America with the top ranked highschool in the state according to Niche.com. This North CentralWest Virginia community offers ease of access to incrediblerecreational opportunities, with West Virginia earning accoladesfrom Condé Nast Traveler and Time magazine as one of the bestplaces to travel.

Contact Information:

For more information about this exciting opportunity to join ourteam, please contact our Director of Physician Recruitment, DonnaBulger at [e-mail] or 681-342-5194.

We are an EOE/AA Employer. All qualified applicants will receiveconsideration for employment and will not be discriminated againston the basis of disability, veteran status or other protectedstatus.

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 andcomplies with all applicable federal, state, and local fairemployment practices laws. WVUHS strictly prohibits and does nottolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any othercovered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, nationalorigin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy,sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mentaldisability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service inthe uniformed services, genetic information, or any othercharacteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or locallaw. All WVUHS employees, other workers, and representatives areprohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policyapplies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, butnot limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline,compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.