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Morgantown, West Virginia

Physician, General Neurology

NeurologyFull-Time

Compensation

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Posted 3mo ago

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

Clinical ResearchMedical EducationNeuropathologyPhysical TherapyOccupational TherapySpeech TherapyMentoring

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).

Physician by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score7.2 / 10 · top 25% in neurologyranked against 496 Neurology listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedPhysician median $350k (middle half $325k–$390k)250 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingWest Virginia index 89.5US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Neurology listings in West Virginia14 active—live on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
All physician listings in West Virginia291 active22,334 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 20% remote · 59% no call · 35% no weekends49 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedWest 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 specialtiespostings stay open a median 48 daysWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 144 postings, 138 closed
New Neurology listings182 in the last 30 days160 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
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (496 Neurology listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024), WeekdayDoc Hiring Index; as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page. West Virginia figures use all physicians: too few West Virginia Neurology postings state pay.

Top Neurologist Jobs

24 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

22 jobs · 18 employers
3
<$315k
8
$315k-355k
4
$355k-395k
5
$395k-435k
2
$435k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

19 jobs · 18 employers
401k / retirement match
79%
CME allowance
47%
Relocation assistance
42%
Sign-on bonus
21%
Loan repayment
21%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Neurologist | No Call & Four-Day Workweek Option | Cherry Valley, Illinois

Healthcare United · Cherry Valley, Illinois

$366k-$441k
#2

Neurologist - Atrius Health

UnitedHealth Group · Newton, Massachusetts

$251k-$441k
#3

Physician - Neurologist

$325k-$425k
#4

Board-Certified Neurologist, Medical AI Expert (Remote, US)

$200 per hour
+ 22 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 7.2
Better work-life than 80% of Neurology listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 496 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Morgantown

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$284k
Typical market rent
$1,413/mo
Residents’ average commute
16 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
93.3
State income tax
Up to 6.5%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Morgantown, WV metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.