Rheumatologist

Rheumatologist

Join a well-established rheumatology practice in North Central West Virginia where you can have a significant impact in the lives of your patients and experience why Niche.com has named Bridgeport as the best place to live in the state.

UHC Rheumatology has a strong reputation for providing excellent care to a patient base of close to 300,000.  Be part of a team of dedicated physicians and advanced practice providers and support staff that provide care for a wide range of rheumatologic conditions.   Find out more about UHC Rheumatology at https://wvrheumatology.com/.

Duties: Successful candidates will diagnose and treat patients with with inflammatory rheumatic disease such as osteoporosis, tendinitis, lupus and rheumatoid arthritis.  Developing and administering treatment plans for patients with musculoskeletal or autoimmune conditions and prescribing medications to relieve symptoms and discomfort.

Qualifications: Successful candidates must have an MD or DO degree or foreign equivalent and be eligible to obtain a state medical license.  Applicants must have completed an accredited residency in Internal Medicine and fellowship in Rheumatology.  Applicants must be board certified or eligible in Rheumatology by the American Board of Internal Medicine.  All qualifications must be met at the time of appointment. 

Opportunity Highlights:

• Clinic located on campus of non-profit, 300 bed new hospital facility
• Consultative practice with limited inpatient consults
• Four day per week full-time schedule
• Hospital employed with guaranteed base salary plus bonus incentives
• Significant recruitment incentives with an initial multi-year contract

Benefits Overview:

• 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

UHC is a member of WVU Medicine, West Virginia’s premier provider of advanced specialty care and the state’s only academic medical center.  WVU Medicine is West Virginia University’s affiliated health system. Through its twenty+ 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 includes 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 our Director of Physician Services, Laura Blake.  Please reach out to her via email: laura.blake@wvumedicine.org to set up a phone call, or call directly at 681-342-1613.  You may also visit https://uhcwvproviders.com/ 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.