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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.

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.

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Physician - Emergency Department/Hospitalist (Braxton County Memorial Hospital)

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.

WVU Medicine is currently seeking an Emergency Medicine/Hospitalist physician located at our Braxton County Memorial Hospital in Gassaway, WV. Enjoy the team atmosphere of a 9,000 visit per year ED while providing limited hospitalist services with some specialty backup. Tertiary support from the West Virginia University Health System is nearby while the site utilizes the same EPIC EMR. Practice community emergency medicine, with the right people, for the right reasons. Competitive private practice compensation anchored to an academic department.

The Department of Emergency Medicine has over 100 full-time members across diverse practice sites. There are additional career opportunities for Emergency Medicine physicians looking for a variety of clinical experiences anchored by an academic affiliation to WVU's School of Medicine.

Qualified applicants must have an MD, MD/PhD or DO degree (the employer accepts foreign educational equivalent) and be eligible to obtain an unrestricted medical license. Candidates must have completed an accredited residency program and be board-certified or board-eligible via a recognized board within ABMS.

Nestled within a community of about 14,000 residents, Braxton County is centrally located in the heart of the state. The area provides low crime rates, low commuting times, combined with lower-than-average cost of living, excellent education systems and an abundance of close-proximity outdoor activities. Natural beauty abounds, with beautiful lakes, rivers, and wilderness, perfect for recreation. The area is a premier choice to raise a family, retire, or just enjoy a better overall quality of life. Because of its convenient location, Braxton County is a short drive to multiple major metropolitan areas such as Washington, DC, Richmond, VA, and Pittsburgh, PA.

Build your legacy as you serve, teach, learn and make a difference from day one. To learn more, visit https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/em and apply online at http://wvumedicine.org/morgantowncareers.

For additional questions, please contact Karen-Marie Johnson, Senior Physician Recruiter and Talent Advisor, at Karen-Marie.Johnson@wvumedicine.org.

WVUH is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.