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.

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West Virginia University School of Medicine and the Department of Family Medicine & Community Medicine seeks a Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, or Medicine-Pediatrics primary care physician (ranks available: Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor). The successful candidate will be expected to practice in Parkersburg, WV.

Depending on operational needs, a successful candidate may also be assigned to provide services at additional worksites in West Virginia, Maryland, and Pennsylvania. In such instances, travel would be anticipated and expected to fulfill said duties at these additional sites.

Duties: The successful candidate will practice in the areas of primary care. In addition to providing excellent patient care, the successful candidate will also be actively involved in teaching medical students, residents, and fellows.

Qualifications: Candidate must have an MD or DO degree or foreign equivalent and be eligible for state medical license. Successful candidates must have completed a Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, or Medicine-Pediatrics residency program. Successful candidates must be board certified / eligible in a Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, or Medicine-Pediatrics. All qualifications must be met by the time of appointment.

The Department of Community Practice is not an ordinary primary care setting. With WVU Medicine you can take advantage of:

• Employment with a unique and competitive compensation model including an attractive benefits package
• Provide quality care in private practice-like settings in local communities with the opportunity to utilize the resources of a prestigious academic medical center
• Integrated system that assists providers with routine tasks and mandated regulations allowing you to focus on patients, families, and complex medical decision making

The West Virginia University Health System is West Virginia’s largest health system and the state’s largest employer. The System has undergone significant expansion in specialty and sub-specialty care in areas such as cancer, heart and vascular, and neuroscience, among many others. The Health System operates West Virginia’s first and only multi-organ transplant center, and opened a new, 150-bed Children’s Hospital in September 2022.

Today, the WVU Health System has more than 3,400 licensed beds, 4,600 providers, and nearly 35,000 employees. Anchored by an 880-bed academic medical center in Morgantown, the Health System includes 25 member hospitals that collectively serve a multi-state region. To learn more, visit />

Nestled within a community of about 90,000 residents, the city of Parkersburg is centrally located in the Mid-Ohio Valley along the Ohio River. Parkersburg and Wood County provide low crime rates, low commuting times and state-of-the-art healthcare facilities, combined with lower-than-average cost of living, excellent education systems, and an abundance of close-proximity outdoor activities. The area is a premier choice to raise a family, retire, or just enjoy a better overall quality of life. Because of its convenient location, Parkersburg is a short drive to multiple major metropolitan areas such as Columbus, OH and Pittsburgh, PA.

Build your legacy as you serve, teach, learn, and make a difference from day one. To learn more, visit and apply online at .

For additional questions, please contact Jontell Harris, Physician Recruiter, at Jontell.Harris@wvumedicine.org.

West Virginia University & University Health Associates are an AA/EO employer – Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran – and WVU is the recipient of an NSF ADVANCE award for gender equity.

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