About this opportunity
United Hospital Center lists this Gastroenterologist opportunity in bridgeport, West Virginia. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Join an expanding GI practice in North Central West Virginia where you can have a significant impact in the lives of your patients while enjoying the benefits of living in one of West Virginia's top‑ranked communities.
WVU Medicine - United Hospital Center in Bridgeport, WV seeks gastroenterologists (multiple openings) to join a well‑established practice with a strong reputation for providing excellent general and advanced GI care to a patient base of close to 300,000. It is part of a cohesive and highly supported team of providers that practice under one roof with the clinic connected to the hospital. Find out more about UHC Gastroenterology at
Responsibilities
Duties: Successful candidates will diagnose and treat patients with digestive disorders including liver disease, ulcers, irritable bowel syndrome, cancers and other disorders of the gastrointestinal system in both the outpatient and inpatient settings.
Qualifications
MD or DO degree or foreign equivalent and eligible to obtain a state medical license.
Completed an accredited residency in Internal Medicine and fellowship in Gastroenterology.
Board certified or eligible in Gastroenterology by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
All qualifications must be met at the time of appointment.
Opportunity Highlights
Non‑profit, 300 bed new hospital facility
Call of 1:6 and every sixth week inpatient service
6 Advanced Practice Providers across inpatient and clinic
Over 100 endoscopy cases per physician per month
3 days in clinic and 2 days in endoscopy
Consultative practice with hospitalists admitting
Benefits Overview
Hospital employed with guaranteed base salary plus bonus incentives
Comprehensive health benefits provided by WVU Medicine
403B retirement match program with optional 457B plan
CME time off and annual allowance
Short term disability plan covering 100% base salary for up to 6 months
Significant recruitment incentives with an initial multi‑year contract
Community Highlights
Bridgeport is an economically strong and vibrant community, 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 Cond 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 our Director of Physician Services, Laura Blake. Email: Phone: 681‑342‑1613. You may also visit for more information about UHC.
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.
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Worksite address
bridgeport, WV, 26630, US
Who can apply
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