Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician- Two Practice Locations Available: Wheeling or Weirton

We are currently recruiting two physicians to join our team within the health system. Opportunities are available at both Wheeling Hospital and Weirton Community Hospital.

The positions are identical in structure, support, compensation model, and schedule, with the primary difference being practice location. Candidates may indicate their location preference during the application or interview process.

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.

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 http://wvumedicine.org/careers

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

Wheeling Hospital, founded in 1850, has served patients longer than any other hospital in West Virginia. Today, it is a 255-bed acute care facility with a medical staff of over 225 primary care and specialty physicians.

Now known as WVU Medicine Wheeling Hospital, it provides a wide array of primary and tertiary care services. In addition to the hospital, the complex includes the Continuous Care Center and the Howard Long Wellness Center. Connected to the hospital are four medical office buildings. In addition, Tower 5 features a state-of-the-art Emergency/Trauma Center, Center for Pediatrics, Intensive Care Units, physician offices and private patient rooms.

In downtown Wheeling, the Wheeling Clinic, a division of the hospital, houses additional physician offices and Visiting Nurses Services. Also downtown is the Urgent Care clinic in the Stone Center on Market Plaza.

Along with a wide range of services, Wheeling Hospital also boasts a diverse medical staff which includes the specialties of: audiology, podiatry, urology, pulmonology, gastroenterology, cardiology, hematology, oncology, gynecology, pain management, nephrology, family medicine, and general primary care services.

Health centers affiliated with Wheeling Hospital include: Bellaire, Colerain, Martins Ferry, Powhatan, Scio, Shadyside, and St. Clairsville. Physicians also see patients at Wellsburg Clinic, St. Clairsville Plaza and at East Cove Avenue in Elm Grove.

The hospital’s Ambulatory Surgery Center in Bridgeport, OH, offers a more convenient experience for patients receiving outpatient procedures such as gastroenterology, plastic surgery, cataract surgery, podiatry, gynecologic surgery, orthopedic surgery and other general surgeries.

Wheeling Hospital previously was owned by the Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston. On March 31, 2021, it became a full member of the West Virginia University Health System (WVUHS) under a Letter of Intent between the Diocese and the West Virginia University Health System (WVUHS). The agreement ensures Wheeling Hospital will maintain its Catholic identity.

As a full member of the health system, Wheeling Hospital is part of a broad, integrated network of doctors, hospitals, clinics, and specialized institutes across West Virginia, Southwestern Pennsylvania, Western Maryland, and Ohio. The WVUHS operates under the brand “WVU Medicine.”

Tucked along the Ohio River, Wheeling blends historic charm with modern energy—think Victorian streets, a revitalized downtown, and iconic landmarks like the Wheeling Suspension Bridge. You get an affordable, family-friendly lifestyle with strong schools, vibrant arts, and endless outdoor recreation at places like Oglebay Park. Its central location puts you just an hour from Pittsburgh, offering big-city access without the daily grind. At the heart of it all, WVU Medicine Wheeling Hospital combines the warmth of a community hospital with the strength and innovation of a leading academic system. It’s a place where you can build a meaningful career—and genuinely love where you live.