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WVU Medicine
South Charleston, West Virginia

Physician - Continuity Clinic Director

Internal MedicineIncludes callFull-Time

Compensation

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Posted 5mo ago

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: 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.

Thank you for your interest in working for WVUM. Please explore our open opportunities in the list below and apply for any positions in which you would like to be considered. You'll be able to keep track of your progress on our site.

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

Clinical LeadershipStaff Supervision

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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Annual compensation range

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401k / retirement match
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Sign-on bonus
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CME allowance
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Relocation assistance
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Loan repayment
23%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.4this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Internal Medicine listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,321 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • On-site
  • Includes call

Living in South Charleston

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$187k
Typical market rent
$946/mo
Residents’ average commute
19 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
88.7
State income tax
Up to 6.5%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Charleston, WV metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About WVU Medicine

Hospitals and Health Care
Morgantown, WV
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, Dental, Vision
CME Allowance
Paid CME Time
Retirement Plan with Employer Contribution
Sign-On Bonus Available