Physician, General Neurology
Compensation
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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
West Virginia University Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute and the Department of Neurology in the WVU School of Medicine are seeking a General Neurologist (ranks available: Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor). The successful candidate will be expected to practice in Morgantown, WV.
Ours is a collaborative atmosphere that allows practicing advanced medicine in a highly satisfying environment.
We do so by recruiting some of the finest physicians from across the country – men and women who are often recognized leaders in their specialty or subspecialty; investing heavily in new technology; practicing – and frequently developing – the latest techniques and placing the highest emphasis on achieving great quality outcomes.
Candidates will join an active team including neurologists, neuropathologists, and physical, occupational, and speech therapists for collaboration in the areas of patient care, research and education.
Qualifications
Candidate must have an MD or DO degree or foreign equivalent and be eligible for state medical license. Successful candidate must have completed a neurology residency program and must be board certified / eligible in neurology. All qualifications must be met by the time of appointment.
Duties
The successful candidate will practice in the area of neurology. In addition to providing excellent patient care, the successful candidate will also be actively involved in teaching medical students, residents, and fellows.
Build your legacy as you serve, teach, learn and make a difference from day one. To learn more, visit rni.wvumedicine.org and apply online at wvumedicine.org.
For additional information, please contact Pam Furbee, Senior Physician Recruiter, at pamela.furbee@wvumedicine.org.
West Virginia University & University Health Associates are an AA/EO employer – Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran – and WVU is the recipient of an NSF ADVANCE award for gender equity.
JR26-41906
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Shift: Exempt/Non-Exempt:
United States of America (Exempt)
Company
UHA University Health Associates
Cost Center
8080 UHA Neuro Neurology
Address
- 1 Medical Center Drive
- Morgantown
- West Virginia
Equal Opportunity Employer
University Health Associates and its subsidiaries (collectively "UHA") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws.
UHA 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 UHA 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.
Key Responsibilities
The physician will provide high-quality patient care in the field of general neurology while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team. Additionally, the role involves active participation in the education and training of medical students, residents, and fellows.
Requirements
Candidates must hold an MD or DO degree or foreign equivalent and be eligible for a state medical license. Completion of a neurology residency program and board certification or eligibility in neurology are required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician, General Neurology at WVU Medicine a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Neurology — ranked against 496 active Neurology listings on WeekdayDoc.
Neurology — Physician Career Context
Of the 49 active Physician listings this role was benchmarked against, 20% are remote, 59% have no call, 35% require no weekends.
Physician pay on WeekdayDoc is down 2.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 7.2 / 10 · top 25% in neurology | ranked against 496 Neurology listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Physician median $350k (middle half $325k–$390k)250 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost of living | West Virginia index 89.5 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Neurology listings in West Virginia | 14 active | —live on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| All physician listings in West Virginia | 291 active | 22,334 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 20% remote · 59% no call · 35% no weekends49 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | West Virginia physician listings (all specialties): 6% state a sign-on bonus · 3% offer loan repayment291 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| Neurology hiring demand | #14 of 28 specialties | postings stay open a median 48 daysWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 144 postings, 138 closed |
| New Neurology listings | 182 in the last 30 days | 160 the 30 days before (+14%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Physician pay trend (all specialties) | −2.1% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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