Physician - Acute Care Surgeon, General Surgery

Acute Care Surgeon Opportunity

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.

Opportunity and Benefit Overview:

• 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
• Guaranteed base salary plus bonus incentives
• 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

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

Community Highlights:

Bridgeport is an economically strong and vibrant community, as it is home to government and private enterprises that include the FBI, energy, aerospace and health care. Located less than two hours south of Pittsburgh, PA, and within easy driving distance of several mid-Atlantic and Midwest cities, Bridgeport offers residents the best of small-town America with the top ranked high school in the state according to Niche.com. This North Central West Virginia community offers ease of access to incredible recreational opportunities, with West Virginia earning accolades from Condé Nast Traveler and Time magazine as one of the best places to travel.

Contact Information:

For more information about this exciting opportunity to join our team, please contact Donna Bulger, Director of Physician Recruitment at View email address on click.appcast.io or directly at View phone number on click.appcast.io.

We are an EOE/AA Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability, veteran status or other protected status.

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Shift: United States of America (Exempt)

Company: SMG System Medical Group

Cost Center: 500 SMG Administration

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 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.