Physician | General Radiation Oncologist | Wheeling Hospital | WVU Medicine

Radiation Oncologist Opportunity

West Virginia University School of Medicine and the Department of Radiation Oncology seek a Radiation Oncologist (ranks available: Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor). The successful candidate will be expected to practice in Wheeling, West Virginia.

Duties: The successful candidate will practice in the areas of Radiation Oncology. In addition to providing excellent patient care, the successful candidate will also be actively involved in teaching medical students, residents, and fellows.

Qualifications: Candidate must have an MD or DO degree or foreign equivalent and be eligible for state medical license. Successful candidates must have completed Radiation Oncology residency program. Successful candidates must be board certified / eligible in Radiation Oncology. All qualifications must be met by the time of appointment.

Wheeling Hospital: As a full member of the health system, Wheeling Hospital is part of a broad, integrated network of doctors, hospitals, clinics, and specialized institutes across West Virginia, Southwestern Pennsylvania, Western Maryland, and Ohio. Wheeling Hospital has served the Northern Panhandle of West Virginia, Eastern Ohio, and parts of Pennsylvania longer than any other hospital in the state. It has 247 beds, and the medical staff totals 230 primary care and specialty physicians. Two additional system hospitals provide service to this region. Weirton Medical Center in Weirton, WV has 238 beds while Reynolds Memorial Hospital has 94 beds and is in Glen Dale, WV. Other services at Wheeling Hospital include the Continuous Care Center, the Wheeling Renal Care, and the Howard Long Wellness Center. Connected to the hospital are four medical office buildings where physicians have their private offices.

The Community: From the region's largest trail system to national schools of excellence, to a reorganized municipal government, the City of Wheeling offers a dynamic environment for you and your family!

Wheeling is a historic city located in the Northern panhandle of WV on the Ohio River and lies 58 miles west of Pittsburgh, PA. Wheeling's cultural community includes the Wheeling Symphony Orchestra which offers entertainment state-wide and educational outreach programs for students of all ages. The Oglebay Institute includes art and dance studios, classrooms, galleries, theatres and museums.

There are many features that are unique to this area, and we are proud of them! The area boasts year-round entertainment, leisure, sports, music, festivals, dining, shopping, and much more. From our nationally ranked schools to award-winning hospitals, Wheeling is an exceptional place to raise a family. There is a plethora of year-round recreational activities including golf, boating, water sports, snow skiing, biking, hiking, tennis, skateboarding, swimming, and many more. Year-round entertainment is another amazing feature of the city including local, regional, and national concert series, festivals, pro sporting events, or try your luck with all of your favorite slots and table games.

• 79 miles from Morgantown, WV
• 55 miles from downtown Pittsburgh
• 120 miles from Columbus, Ohio
• 130 miles from Cleveland, Ohio

The West Virginia University Health System is West Virginia's largest health system and the state's largest employer. The System has undergone significant expansion in specialty and sub-specialty care in areas such as cancer, heart and vascular, and neuroscience, among many others. The Health System operates West Virginia's first and only multi-organ transplant center, and opened a new, 150-bed Children's Hospital in September 2022.

Today, the WVU Health System has more than 2,400 licensed beds, 3,900 providers, and nearly 30,000 employees. Anchored by a 700-bed academic medical center in Morgantown, the Health System includes more than 20 member hospitals that collectively serve a multi-state region that includes West Virginia, Western Maryland, Eastern Ohio, and Southwestern Pennsylvania. To learn more, visit WVUMedicine.org.

Morgantown is consistently rated as one of the best small metropolitan areas in the country for both lifestyle and business climate. The area offers the cultural diversity and amenities of a large city in a safe, family-friendly environment. There is also an excellent school system and an abundance of beautiful homes and recreational activities. Morgantown is located just over an hour south of Pittsburgh, PA and three hours from Washington, D.C. and Baltimore, MD.

Build your legacy as you serve, teach, learn and make a difference from day one. To learn more, visit Radiation Oncology | WVU Cancer Institute and apply online at WVU Medicine Careers | WVU Medicine.