Physician - Continuity Clinic Director
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Job Description
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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: Lead and shape the future of Internal Medicine at one of West Virginia’s most respected health systems. This is a rare opportunity to combine clinical excellence with meaningful administrative leadership in a mission-driven community hospital.
About the Role
WVUHS Medical Group seeks a board-certified physician to serve as Director of the Internal Medicine Residency Continuity Clinic at Thomas Hospital. This physician leader will oversee day-to-day clinical operations, ensure high-quality, coordinated patient care, and collaborate with administrative and academic partners to advance the clinic's educational and community health mission.
The position includes a blend of direct patient care, leadership responsibilities and residency education.
QUALIFICATIONS MD or DO degree with board certification in Internal Medicine Active or eligible West Virginia medical licensure Strong interpersonal and communication skills Commitment to community and underserved patient populations All Qualifications must be met by the time of appointment KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Direct and supervise continuity clinic operations and clinical staff Ensure quality, safety, and patient satisfaction benchmarks are met Provide mentorship to residents and advanced practice providers Partner with GME leadership on training program integration Drive quality improvement and evidence-based care initiatives Engage in strategic planning with hospital administration Maintain an active patient panel and provide direct care COMPENSATION & BENEFITS Competitive salary commensurate with experience and leadership scope Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage Generous CME allowance and paid CME time Retirement plan with employer contribution Sign-On Bonus available 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)
- Company: SMG System Medical Group
- Cost Center: 1606 SMG Non-Allocated Unassigned Address: 4605 Maccorkle Ave SW South Charleston 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.
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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.
Key Responsibilities
The Director will oversee day-to-day clinical operations of the Internal Medicine Residency Continuity Clinic and provide direct patient care. They are responsible for mentoring residents, driving quality improvement initiatives, and collaborating with GME leadership.
Requirements
Candidates must hold an MD or DO degree with board certification in Internal Medicine and a valid West Virginia medical license. Strong interpersonal skills and a commitment to underserved populations are required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Key Skills
Internal Medicine — Physician Career Context
Of the 50 active Internal Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 14% are remote, 46% have no call, 58% require no weekends.
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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