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WVU Medicine
South Charleston, West Virginia

Physician, Hematology-Oncology

OncologyFull-Time

Compensation

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Posted 1mo 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

WVUHS Medical Group seeks a Hematology Oncologist. The successful candidate will practice in South Charleston, WV.

Duties: The successful candidate will practice in the area of Hematology/Oncology.

Qualifications

Candidate must have an MD or DO degree or foreign equivalent and be eligible for state medical license. Successful candidate must have completed an Internal Medicine residency program, as well as Hematology/Oncology fellowship program. Successful candidates must be board certified/eligible in hematology and/or oncology at the time of appointment. All qualifications must be met by the time of appointment.

As a full member of our WVU Health System, Thomas Hospital is part of a broad, integrated network of doctors, hospitals, clinics, and specialized institutes. 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.

To apply online, visit wvumedicine.org

For additional questions, please contact Sonya Petry, Senior Physician Recruiter & Talent Advisor, at sonya.petry@wvumedicine.org.

Fayette Physician Network, Inc. d/b/a WVUHS Medical Group is an AA/EO employer – Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Shift: Exempt/Non-Exempt:

United States of America (Exempt)

Company

SMG System Medical Group

Cost Center

1606 SMG Non-Allocated Unassigned

Address

  • 4605 Maccorkle Ave SW
  • South Charleston
  • West Virginia

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 physician will provide specialized hematology and oncology care to patients within the WVU Health System. They will practice at the South Charleston, WV location as part of an integrated network of medical professionals.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an MD or DO degree and have completed an Internal Medicine residency along with a Hematology/Oncology fellowship. Applicants must be board certified or eligible in hematology and/or oncology and eligible for a state medical license.

Qualifications

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

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Patient CareClinical PracticeMedical DiagnosisTreatment Planning

Oncology — Physician Career Context

Physician pay on WeekdayDoc is down 2.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).

The cost-of-living index for West Virginia is 89.5 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 62.5% of West Virginia clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Physician by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedPhysician median $487k (middle half $413k–$570k)139 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingWest Virginia index 89.5US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physician listings in West Virginia288 active22,579 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedWest Virginia Physician listings: 6% state a sign-on bonus · 4% offer loan repayment288 active listings, Nov 2026
Oncology hiring demand#21 of 28 specialtiespostings stay open a median 38 days · 22% state a sign-on bonusWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 209 postings, 157 closed
New Oncology listings417 in the last 30 days397 the 30 days before (+5%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Physician pay trend−2.7% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024), WeekdayDoc Hiring Index; as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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Work-life snapshot

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  • On-site

Living in South Charleston

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$184k
Typical market rent
$985/mo
Residents’ average commute
19 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
88.7
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 · Charleston, WV metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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