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Physician - General Surgery
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
Key Skills
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
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