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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
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 wvumedicine.org
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
Key Skills
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).
Gastroenterology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 20.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.6 / 10 · top 10% in gastroenterology | ranked against 374 Gastroenterology listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Cost of living | Maryland index 105.0 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Gastroenterology listings in Maryland | 6 active | 375 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Maryland physician listings (all specialties): 22% state a sign-on bonus (median $50k) · 10% offer loan repayment414 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| Gastroenterology hiring demand | #19 of 28 specialties | postings stay open a median 46 daysWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 121 postings, 113 closed |
| New Gastroenterology listings | 161 in the last 30 days | 129 the 30 days before (+25%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Gastroenterology pay trend | +20.0% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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 10% in Gastroenterology — ranked against 374 active Gastroenterology listings on WeekdayDoc.
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