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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
WVU Health System Medical Group (SMG) seeks a nephrologist. The ideal candidate will possess excellent interpersonal, diagnostic, and clinical skills.
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 ACGME‑accredited Internal Medicine residency, and completion of an ACGME‑accredited Nephrology fellowship. Must be Board Certified or Board Eligible in Nephrology.
This group functions as a ‘Regional Team’ and the successful candidate could be expected to practice at all locations as needed: Wheeling Hospital, Reynolds Memorial Hospital, Wetzel County Hospital, Barnesville Hospital, Harrison Community Hospital and all associated North Region Ambulatory clinics.
The WVU Health System Medical Group (SMG) formed in 2021 and has since grown to 900 physicians and advanced practice providers. Caregivers affiliated with the group practice in all 25 WVU Medicine hospitals and clinics. The group’s physicians serve in a variety of specialties and subspecialties – from primary care to advanced specialty care – and work in tandem with the WVU faculty practice plan.
Why Choose WVU Medicine's North Region?
Join a physician-led health system known for stability, advanced technology, and growth opportunities. Whether you prefer scenic small towns or easy access to metros like Cleveland, Columbus, and Pittsburgh, our North Region and other provider locations offer affordable living, excellent schools, and year-round outdoor recreation. Help shape the future of pathology care across West Virginia and the region.
WVU Health System Highlights
The West Virginia University Health System is West Virginia’s largest health system and the state’s largest employer with more than 3,400 licensed beds, 4,600 providers, 35,000 employees, and $7 billion in total operating revenues.
The Health System is comprised of 25 hospitals – including J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital, an 880-bed academic medical center, and the 150-bed WVU Medicine Children’s Hospital in Morgantown, West Virginia – and five institutes. To learn more, visit WVUMedicine.org.
- Forbes ranks WVU Health System “Best Among America’s Large Employers”
- Ranked Top 150 Places to Work in healthcare by Becker’s Healthcare
- Ranked within the top 100 Forbes 2023 list of “America’s Best Employers for Women”
- Recognized Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
- 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.
- To apply online, visit wvumedicine.org
For additional questions, please contact Bri Sellew, Sr. Physician Talent Advisor, Brianne.sellew@wvumedicine.org
West Virginia University is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer and is the recipient of an NSF ADVANCE award for gender equity. The University values diversity among its faculty, staff, and students, and invites applications from all qualified applicants regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, nationality, genetics, disability, or Veteran status
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Shift: Exempt/Non-Exempt:
United States of America (Exempt)
Company
SMG System Medical Group
Cost Center
7811 SMG Nephrology Steubenville WH
Address
- 1 Medical Park Drive
- Wheeling
- West Virginia
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.
Key Responsibilities
The nephrologist will provide clinical care and diagnostic services across various hospitals and ambulatory clinics within the WVU Health System North Region. The role involves working as part of a regional team to deliver high-quality medical care to patients.
Requirements
Candidates must hold an MD or DO degree and have completed an ACGME-accredited Internal Medicine residency and Nephrology fellowship. Applicants must be Board Certified or Board Eligible in Nephrology and eligible for a state medical license.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Nephrology — Physician Career Context
Physician pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | not listed | Physician median $300k (middle half $250k–$350k)36 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost of living | West Virginia index 89.5 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Physician listings in West Virginia | 283 active | 22,541 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Physician pay trend | +1.7% vs prior quarter | —through Sep 2026 |
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