About this opportunity
NEJM lists this Physician - Anesthesiologist opportunity in northern, Kentucky. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
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:
WVU Medicine Uniontown Hospital is seeking a board certified/board eligible anesthesiologist to join a well-established, hospital-employed anesthesia team. This is a bread-and-butter community hospital practice located in Uniontown, PA with a strong surgical case mix and home call with in-house CRNA coverage 24/7.
Clinical Details
Practice Model
Medical direction model, average 3:1 CRNA supervision ratio
No solo room coverage - true care team model
6 operating rooms and 2 GI/endoscopy suites
Closed ICU staffed 24/7, located directly across from the OR suite
Established pre-anesthesia testing program
Growing regional anesthesia program
Case Mix
Orthopedic, general surgery, urology, GYN, GI/endoscopy, basic ENT, cataracts
No cardiac, no craniotomy, no complex pediatric cases
Clear transfer criteria for high-acuity cases
Approximately 7,000 annual surgical and procedural cases across OR and endoscopy
Call
Home call only - 1:4 to 1:5 frequency, CRNA in-house 24/7
Anesthesiologist called in only as needed for after-hours surgical cases
Qualifications
MD/DO or foreign equivalent; eligible for Pennsylvania medical licensure
Completion of ACGME-accredited anesthesiology residency
Board certified or board eligible in anesthesiology
About the Facility
Uniontown Hospital is a 161-bed nonprofit community hospital and a member of WVU Medicine, West Virginia's premier academic health system. The hospital serves Fayette County, PA and surrounding communities with comprehensive medical and surgical services.
Active service line growth across orthopedics, pulmonary/critical care, urology, and general surgery
Recent robotic surgery program expansion
2024 HAP Achievement Award Winner for patient safety
Part of the WVU Medicine system: access to academic resources, subspecialty support and career development
Community & Lifestyle
Uniontown sits in southwestern Pennsylvania's Laurel Highlands, offering affordable living with easy access to both Pittsburgh (50 miles) and Morgantown, WV (40 miles).
Affordable cost of living compared to major metro areas
Outdoor recreation: Ohiopyle State Park, Laurel Highlands trails, Nemacolin resort, whitewater rafting, skiing
Pittsburgh (50 mi): professional sports, cultural institutions, dining, international airport (PIT)
Morgantown (40 mi): WVU campus, college-town amenities, academic medical center
Family-friendly communities with reasonable commute times
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40
Exempt/Non-Exempt:
United States of America (Exempt)
Fayette Physician Network, Inc. d/b/a WVUHS Medical Group is an AA/EO employer -
Company:
SMG System Medical Group
Cost Center:
8000 SMG Anesthesiology
Address:
500 W Berkeley Street
Uniontown
Pennsylvania
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.
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Who can apply
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