Physician - Interventional Cardiology (WMCH)
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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.
JR26-26343
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 provide comprehensive general and interventional cardiology patient care at designated medical facilities. Additionally, they will be actively involved in the clinical education and training of medical students, residents, and fellows.
Requirements
Candidates must hold an MD or DO degree or foreign equivalent and be eligible for a state medical license. Applicants are required to have completed an interventional cardiology fellowship and must be board certified or eligible in Interventional Cardiology.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
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).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.6 / 10 · top 5% in interventional cardiologist | ranked against 92 Interventional Cardiologist listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Physician median $538k (middle half $458k–$621k)246 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost of living | West Virginia index 89.5 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Cardiology listings in West Virginia | 24 active | —live on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| All physician listings in West Virginia | 296 active | 22,414 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | West 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 specialties | postings stay open a median 56 daysWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 224 postings, 134 closed |
| New Cardiology listings | 346 in the last 30 days | 265 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 |
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