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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 an Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician. The successful candidate will practice in the primary location of Wheeling, WV.
Duties: The successful candidate will practice in the areas of Obstetrics and Gynecology.
Qualifications: Applicants must have an MD or DO degree or foreign equivalent and be eligible to obtain state medical license. Successful candidate must have completed Obstetrics and Gynecology residency program, as well as specialty fellowship program. Successful candidates must be board certified/eligible in Obstetrics and Gynecology. All qualifications must be met by the time of appointment.
Wheeling Hospital was recently recognized as one of Castle Connolly’s 2025 Top Hospitals both as a state and national leader in Obstetrics & Gynecology:
- C-Section Surgery – National Top Hospital and State Gold Standard
- Hysterectomy – State Gold Standard
WVU Health System Highlights
- Forbes ranks WVU Health System “Best Among America’s Large Employers”
- Ranked Top 150 Places to Work in healthcare by Becker’s Healthcare
- Recognized Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
- 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)
Company
SMG System Medical Group
Cost Center
8953 SMG Obgyn Wheeling
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 physician will provide comprehensive obstetric and gynecological care to patients at the Wheeling, WV location. They are expected to perform clinical duties and surgical procedures within the WVUHS Medical Group system.
Requirements
Applicants must hold an MD or DO degree and have completed an Obstetrics and Gynecology residency and specialty fellowship. Candidates must be board certified or board eligible and eligible for a state medical license.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
OB/GYN — Physician Career Context
OB/GYN pay on WeekdayDoc is up 7.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 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).
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