Physician - Anesthesiologist

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 Medicine Uniontown Hospital is seeking a board certified/board eligible anesthesiologist to join a well-established, hospital-employed anesthesia team. This is a bread-and-butter community hospital practice located in Uniontown, PA with a strong surgical case mix and home call with in-house CRNA coverage 24/7. Clinical Details Practice Model Medical direction model, average 3:1 CRNA supervision ratio No solo room coverage – true care team model 6 operating rooms and 2 GI/endoscopy suites Closed ICU staffed 24/7, located directly across from the OR suite Established pre-anesthesia testing program Growing regional anesthesia program Case Mix Orthopedic, general surgery, urology, GYN, GI/endoscopy, basic ENT, cataracts No cardiac, no craniotomy, no complex pediatric cases Clear transfer criteria for high-acuity cases Approximately 7,000 annual surgical and procedural cases across OR and endoscopy Call Home call only – 1:4 to 1:5 frequency, CRNA in-house 24/7 Anesthesiologist called in only as needed for after-hours surgical cases Qualifications MD/DO or foreign equivalent; eligible for Pennsylvania medical licensure Completion of ACGME-accredited anesthesiology residency Board certified or board eligible in anesthesiology About the Facility Uniontown Hospital is a 161-bed nonprofit community hospital and a member of WVU Medicine, West Virginia’s premier academic health system. The hospital serves Fayette County, PA and surrounding communities with comprehensive medical and surgical services. Active service line growth across orthopedics, pulmonary/critical care, urology, and general surgery Recent robotic surgery program expansion 2024 HAP Achievement Award Winner for patient safety Part of the WVU Medicine system: access to academic resources, subspecialty support, and career development Community & Lifestyle Uniontown sits in southwestern Pennsylvania’s Laurel Highlands, offering affordable living with easy access to both Pittsburgh (50 miles) and Morgantown, WV (40 miles). Affordable cost of living compared to major metro areas Outdoor recreation: Ohiopyle State Park, Laurel Highlands trails, Nemacolin resort, whitewater rafting, skiing Pittsburgh (50 mi): professional sports, cultural institutions, dining, international airport (PIT) Morgantown (40 mi): WVU campus, college-town amenities, academic medical center Family-friendly communities with reasonable commute times Interested? Apply online: Contact: Sonya Petry, Senior Physician Recruiter & Talent Advisor Email: Fayette Physician Network, Inc. d/b/a WVUHS Medical Group is an AA/EO employer – Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Shift: Exempt/Non-Exempt: United States of America (Exempt) Company: SMG System Medical Group Cost Center: 8000 SMG Anesthesiology Address: 500 W Berkeley Street Uniontown Pennsylvania 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.