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WVU Medicine
Oakland, Maryland

Physician, Ga

Gastroenterology Top 25% in GastroenterologyFull-Time

Compensation

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Employment & setting
Full-Time · on-site
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 1mo ago · Verified live

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

WVUHS Medical Group seeks a Gastroenterologist. The successful candidate will practice in Oakland, MD and Keyser, WV.

Duties: The successful candidate will practice in the area of gastroenterology, providing outpatient services and in patient consults.

Qualifications: Successful candidates must have an MD or DO degree or foreign equivalent and be eligible for state medical license. Successful Candidate must be board certified/eligible in gastroenterology and must have completed an internal medicine residency program, along with a gastroenterology fellowship program. All qualifications must be met at the time of appointment.

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 http://wvumedicine.org/careers

For additional questions, please contact Sonya Petry, Senior Physician Recruiter & Talent Advisor, at sonya.petry@wvumedicine.org

Fayette Physician Network, Inc. d/b/a WVUHS Medical Group is an AA/EO employer – Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Shift

  • Exempt/Non-Exempt:
  • United States of America (Exempt)

Compensation Range

Compensation Range is based on 100% FTE. Salary will be prorated if hired at less than 100% FTE.

Company

SMG System Medical Group

Cost Center

1606 SMG Non-Allocated Unassigned

Address

  • 251 N 4th Street
  • Oakland

Maryland

Benefit eligible employees classified as at least 0.5 eligible for: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability Coverage, Tuition Program, Retirement, Paid Time Off, Wellness Program

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 Gastroenterologist will provide comprehensive outpatient services and inpatient consultations at designated medical facilities. The role involves clinical practice across multiple sites to support the health system's patient care objectives.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an MD or DO degree and have completed an internal medicine residency along with a gastroenterology fellowship. Applicants must be board certified or board eligible and maintain eligibility for a state medical license.

Qualifications

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

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Inpatient Consults

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician, Gastroenterology - Oakland, MD at WVU Medicine a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Gastroenterology — ranked against 350 active Gastroenterology listings on WeekdayDoc.

Gastroenterology — Physician Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Maryland is 105.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 62.9% of Maryland clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Work-life snapshot

6.6/ 10
Listing-based score

Top 25% in Gastroenterology

  • On-site

Living in Oakland

Median resident rent
$670/mo
Residents’ average commute
16 min
State income tax
Up to 5.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

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

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About WVU Medicine

Hospitals and Health Care
Morgantown, WV
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
Disability Coverage
Tuition Program
Retirement
Paid Time Off
Wellness Program