Physician: Palliative Care- Wheeling Hospital

WVU Medicine; Wheeling (WV); On-site; USD 220,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health care provider in West Virginia is looking for a Palliative Care/Critical Care Physician to establish and lead a groundbreaking Palliative and Hospice Utilization Program. You will be responsible for developing a sustainable program infrastructure and expanding outpatient services. The ideal candidate will meet the necessary medical qualifications, possess experience in program leadership, and have a board certification in Critical Care or Palliative Medicine. Opportunities to enhance patient care await in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Must be eligible for a state medical license in West Virginia.
• Previous experience in developing and leading programs.
• Geriatrics-trained physician is a plus.
• All qualifications must be met by appointment.
• Geriatrics-trained physician is a plus!

Responsibilities

• Practice in the area of Palliative Care.
• Develop, lead, and grow the Palliative and Hospice Utilization Program.
• Build and maintain sustainable program infrastructure.
• Expand outpatient services.

Skills

Palliative Care

Critical Care

Leadership

Hospice Utilization

Education

MD, DO, or foreign equivalent

Completed Internal Medicine or Family Medicine residency

Fellowship in Critical Care or Palliative Care

Board certified/eligible in Critical Care or Palliative Medicine

Job description

Palliative Care/Critical Care Physician – Wheeling, WV

WVUHS Medical Group seeks a Palliative Care/Critical Care Physician to practice in Wheeling, WV. The successful candidate will develop and lead a Palliative and Hospice Utilization Program from the ground up, building a robust, sustainable program with opportunities for outpatient expansion.

Duties

• Practice in the area of Palliative Care.
• Develop, lead, and grow the Palliative and Hospice Utilization Program.
• Build and maintain sustainable program infrastructure.
• Expand outpatient services.

Qualifications

• MD, DO, or foreign equivalent and eligible for a state medical license.
• Completed Internal Medicine or Family Medicine residency and fellowship in Critical Care or Palliative Care.
• Board certified or eligible in Critical Care or Palliative Medicine.
• All qualifications must be met by appointment.
• Geriatrics-trained physician is a plus!

Schedule & Details

• Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
• Exempt (United States of America)
• Company: SMG System Medical Group
• Cost Center: 7608 SMG Intensivist Wheeling
• Location: 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. All WVUHS employees are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination.