Neurosurgeon, Butler Memorial Hospital
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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
The West Virginia University Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute and the Department of Neurosurgery seek a Neurosurgeon (ranks available Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, Professor). The successful candidate will be expected to practice at Butler Memorial Hospital in Butler, PA.
As a full member of the WVU Health System (WVUHS), Butler Memorial Hospital is part of a broad, integrated network of doctors, hospitals, clinics, and specialized institutes across West Virginia, Western Pennsylvania, Western Maryland, and Ohio.
WVUHS, which operates under the brand “WVU Medicine,” has more than 2,400 licensed beds, 3,900 providers, and nearly 30,000 employees. Anchored by a 700-bed academic medical center in Morgantown, WV, the Health System includes more than 30 member hospitals that collectively serve a multi-state region that includes West Virginia, Western Maryland, Eastern Ohio, and Western Pennsylvania.
Butler Memorial Hospital offers a strong combination of community-based care, clinical resources, and access to a broad network of medical expertise.
Physicians enjoy a collaborative practice environment, diverse patient population, and the opportunity to work alongside experienced colleagues across multiple specialties.
Located in the vibrant Butler community, the hospital provides an appealing setting for physicians seeking professional growth, collegiality, and a rewarding quality of life all within a community where physicians can truly become an integral part of the healthcare landscape.
The WVU Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute (RNI) is a nationally recognized, multidisciplinary center for patient care, education, research, and innovation, with more than 300 physicians and scientists and over 300,000 patient visits annually.
RNI advances neuroscience, brain health, and therapeutics through collaboration with academic, government, and industry partners.
The Institute spearheads efforts to develop innovative solutions for neurological and psychiatric conditions ranging from Alzheimer’s to Parkinson’s; autism to stroke; and paralysis to chronic pain, addictions, and traumatic brain injury.
Duties
In addition to providing excellent patient care the Neurosurgeon will also be involved in teaching residents and medical students.
Qualifications
Candidate must have an MD or DO degree or foreign equivalent and be eligible for state medical licensure. Successful candidate must have completed a neurosurgery residency program and be board certified / eligible in neurosurgery. All qualifications must be met by the time of appointment.
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, 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.
JR26-49527
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Shift: Exempt/Non-Exempt:
United States of America (Exempt)
Company
UHA University Health Associates
Cost Center
8100 UHA Neuro Neurosurgery
Address
- Butler
- Pennsylvania
Equal Opportunity Employer
West Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries (collectively "WVUHS") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws.
WVUHS 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 WVUHS 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 Neurosurgeon will provide excellent patient care and participate in the teaching of residents and medical students. They will work as a member of the WVU Health System to advance neuroscience and brain health through clinical practice and innovation.
Requirements
Candidates must hold an MD or DO degree or foreign equivalent and be eligible for state medical licensure. Completion of a neurosurgery residency program and board certification or eligibility in neurosurgery are required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 10+ years of experience
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Neurosurgeon, Butler Memorial Hospital at WVU Medicine a 6.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Surgery — ranked against 1,205 active Surgery listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.
Surgery — Physician Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Pennsylvania is 97.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.7% of Pennsylvania clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.1 / 10 · above average in surgery | ranked against 1,205 Surgery listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Surgery median $485k (middle half $275k–$675k)16 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost of living | Pennsylvania index 97.6 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Surgery listings in Pennsylvania | 73 active | 1,316 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Pennsylvania Physician listings: 27% state a sign-on bonus (median $70k) · 15% offer loan repayment938 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| Surgery hiring demand | #4 of 28 specialties | postings stay open a median 40 days · 40% state a sign-on bonusWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 604 postings, 152 closed |
| New Surgery listings | 836 in the last 30 days | 508 the 30 days before (+65%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
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