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WVU Medicine
South Charleston, West Virginia

Physician - General Surgery

SurgeryIncludes callFull-Time
Posted 3mo ago

About the Role

General surgery position at WVU Medicine. Full-time. South Charleston, WV. Join a leading academic health system. Competitive compensation.

Join WVU Medicine as a General Surgeon – South Charleston, WV in South Charleston, West Virginia. Welcome! We’re excited you’re considering an opportunity with us!

Key Responsibilities

  • The successful candidate will practice in the area of general surgery.

Requirements

  • Provider Recruiter and Talent Advisor at sara. cloer@wvumedicine. org Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Shift: Exempt/Non

Benefits & Compensation

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

Work with WVU Medicine in South Charleston, West Virginia.

Licensure & Certifications

Applicants must hold an MD or DO degree and have completed a General Surgery Residency program. Candidates must be board certified or eligible in General Surgery and eligible for a state medical license.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

General SurgeryPatient CareSurgical Procedures

Surgery — Physician Career Context

In West Virginia, Surgery listings on WeekdayDoc pay a median of ~$275k across 21 listings, vs ~$380k nationally (1,198 listings).

West Virginia's cost-of-living index is 87.0 (US average = 100) — West Virginia ranks #11 of 50 for clinician purchasing power. 62.5% of West Virginia clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Position Insights

AI ANALYSIS

This role scores 1.5/10 on work-life balance for Surgeon roles.

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