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Physician - Pathologist
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
Key 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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