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WVU Medicine
Bridgeport, West Virginia

Physician - Pathologist

PathologyIncludes callFull-Time
Posted 3mo ago

About the Role

Pathologist at WVU Medicine. 1:4 call. New 300-bed hospital. Non-profit. 403B match. 457B plan. Sign-on bonus. Great community. Top-ranked schools.

Join WVU Medicine as a Physician - Pathologist in Bridgeport, West Virginia. Welcome! We’re excited you’re considering an opportunity with us!

Requirements

  • Successful candidates must have an MD or DO degree or foreign equivalent and be eligible to obtain a state medical license.
  • Applicants must have completed an accredited residency in Anatomic and Clinical Pathology.
  • Applicants must be board certified or eligible in both Anatomic and Clinical Pathology by the American Board of Pathology.
  • All qualifications must be met at the time of appointment.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Signing bonus offered.
  • PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • On-site position.
  • Call responsibilities required.

This position offers student loan benefits. Work with WVU Medicine in Bridgeport, West Virginia.

Key Responsibilities

The pathologist will work in a team environment managing gross supervision, frozen sections, and various surgical biopsies. Responsibilities also include overseeing cytology, hematopathology, chemical pathology, and blood banking services.

Qualifications

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

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Gross SupervisionFrozen SectionsCytologyHematopathologyChemical PathologyBlood BankingDiagnostic SkillsClinical SkillsInterpersonal Skills

Pathology — Physician Career Context

In West Virginia, Physician listings on WeekdayDoc pay a median of ~$252k across 267 listings, vs ~$289k nationally (20,164 listings).

Physician pay on WeekdayDoc is up 9.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

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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About WVU Medicine

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

Benefits & Perks

Comprehensive health benefits
403B retirement match
457B plan
Short term disability (100% salary for 6 months)
Significant recruitment incentives
Multi-year contract