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Weirton, West Virginia

Physician - Interventional Cardiology (WMCH))

CardiologyFull-Time

Compensation

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Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

Welcome! We’re excited you’re considering an opportunity with us! To apply to this position and be considered, click the Apply button located above this message and complete the application in full. Below, you’ll find other important information about this position.

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

West Virginia University School of Medicine and the WVU Heart and Vascular Institute seek an Interventional Cardiologist (ranks available: Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor). The successful candidates will be expected to practice in Weirton, West Virginia.

Depending on operational needs, a successful candidate may also be assigned to provide services at additional worksites in West Virginia, Maryland, and Pennsylvania. In such instances, travel would be anticipated and expected to fulfill said duties at these additional sites.

Duties

The successful candidate will practice in the areas of general and interventional cardiology. 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 a state license. Successful candidate must have competed an interventional cardiology fellowship program. Successful candidates must be board certified / eligible in Interventional Cardiology. All qualifications must be met by the time of appointment.

At the WVU Heart and Vascular Institute, you’ll join a renowned team of surgeons, medical and interventional cardiologists, radiologists, vascular specialists, and others making an extraordinary difference in the lives of patients across West Virginia and the surrounding states. Ours is a collaborative atmosphere that allows you to practice advanced medicine in a highly satisfying academic environment.

Build your legacy as you serve, teach, learn and make a difference from day one. To learn more, visit wvumedicine.org.

For questions reach out to Erin Mills – Physician Recruitment at erin.mills@wvumedicine.org

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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Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Shift: Exempt/Non-Exempt:

United States of America (Exempt)

Company

UHA University Health Associates

Cost Center

7939 UHA HVI Weirton

Address

  • 601 Colliers Way
  • Weirton
  • West Virginia

Equal Opportunity Employer

University Health Associates and its subsidiaries (collectively "UHA") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws.

UHA 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 UHA 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.

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will practice general and interventional cardiology while providing high-quality patient care. Additionally, they will be actively involved in teaching medical students, residents, and fellows within an academic environment.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an MD or DO degree or foreign equivalent and have completed an interventional cardiology fellowship program. Applicants must be board certified or eligible in Interventional Cardiology and eligible for a state license.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
5+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Clinical TeachingMedical EducationCardiovascular MedicineVascular ProceduresClinical Research

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician - Interventional Cardiology (WMCH)) at WVU Medicine a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 5% in Interventional Cardiologist — ranked against 92 active Interventional Cardiologist listings on WeekdayDoc.

Cardiology — Physician Career Context

Physician pay on WeekdayDoc is down 5.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).

The cost-of-living index for West Virginia is 89.5 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 62.5% of West Virginia clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Physician by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.6 / 10 · top 5% in interventional cardiologistranked against 92 Interventional Cardiologist listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedPhysician median $539k (middle half $468k–$615k)243 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingWest Virginia index 89.5US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Cardiology listings in West Virginia24 active—live on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
All physician listings in West Virginia296 active22,415 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedWest Virginia physician listings (all specialties): 5% state a sign-on bonus · 3% offer loan repayment296 active listings, Nov 2026
Cardiology hiring demand#8 of 28 specialtiespostings stay open a median 56 daysWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 224 postings, 134 closed
New Cardiology listings346 in the last 30 days265 the 30 days before (+31%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Physician pay trend (all specialties)−5.6% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (92 Interventional Cardiologist listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024), WeekdayDoc Hiring Index; as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page. West Virginia figures use all physicians: too few West Virginia Cardiology postings state pay.

Top Cardiologist Jobs

10 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

9 jobs
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<$435k
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$435k-520k
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$520k-605k
2
$605k-690k

Annual compensation range

Work-Life Balance Distribution

10 jobs · 9 employers
0
1-2
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3-4
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Higher = better work-life balance

#1

Non-Invasive Cardiologist - Outpatient

ChristianaCare · Newark, Delaware

$442k-$678k
#2

Cardiology (Heart Failure) - Physician

Carle Health · Urbana, Illinois

$600k-$645k
#3

Physician - Cardiologist

$400k-$600k
#4

Preventive Cardiologist | Remote - Contract

$80-$285/hr
+ 8 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 2.4this job 6.6
Among the best 10% of Interventional Cardiologist listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 92 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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Living in Weirton

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$160k
Typical market rent
$831/mo
Residents’ average commute
23 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
89.0
State income tax
Up to 6.5%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.