Physician: Palliative Care- Wheeling Hospital

wvumedicine; Wheeling (IL); On-site; USD 240,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

WVU Health System in Wheeling, WV seeks a Palliative Care/Critical Care Physician to lead a new Hospice Utilization Program, with a focus on building and expanding services in both inpatient and outpatient settings.

The candidate will hold an MD or DO, be eligible for a state license, and complete a residency in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine with a fellowship in Critical Care or Palliative Care. Board certification/eligibility is required.

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree with eligibility for state medical license.
• Completed Internal Medicine or Family Medicine residency.
• Fellowship training in Critical Care or Palliative Care.
• Board certification/eligibility in Critical Care or Palliative Medicine.

Responsibilities

• Practice in Palliative Care with emphasis on program development.
• Lead the Palliative and Hospice Utilization Program from ground up.
• Provide clinical leadership across inpatient and outpatient settings.

Skills

Eligibility for state medical license

Geriatrics training a plus

Education

MD/DO degree

Residency in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine

Fellowship in Critical Care or Palliative Care

Board certified/eligible in Critical Care or Palliative Medicine

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 Palliative Care/Critical Care Physician. The successful candidate will practice in Wheeling, WV.

Duties: The successful candidate will practice in the area of Palliative Care.

WVU Medicine Wheeling Hospital offers an exceptional opportunity for a Palliative Care Physician to develop and lead a Palliative and Hospice Utilization Program from the ground up. Wheeling’s Continuous Care Center is a modern 200-bed long-term and skilled nursing facility, providing a strong foundation for program growth. This role offers significant potential to build a robust, sustainable, and respected program, with opportunities for outpatient expansion. We are seeking a physician with the vision, passion, and drive to shape and grow this service.

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 Internal Medicine or Family Medicine residency program, as well as a fellowship in Critical Care or Palliative Care. Successful candidates must be board certified/eligible in Critical Care or Palliative Medicine. All qualifications must be met by the time of appointment.

*Geriatrics-trained physician is a plus!*

As a full member of our WVU Health System, Wheeling Hospital is part of a broad, integrated network of doctors, hospitals, clinics, and specialized institutes. 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.

WVU Health System Highlights:

• Forbes ranks WVU Health System “Best Among America’s Large Employers”
• Ranked Top 150 Places to Work in healthcare by Becker’s Healthcare
• Ranked within the top 100 Forbes 2023 list of “America’s Best Employers for Women”
• Recognized Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

For additional questions, please contact Brianne Sellew 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

Shift:

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

Company: SMG System Medical Group

Cost Center: 7608 SMG Intensivist Wheeling

Address: 1 Medical Park Drive Wheeling 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.