Physician, Chief of Headache Neurology

This Physician, Chief of Headache Neurology position at WVU Medicine includes the following lifestyle factors: no on-call duties, no weekend requirements. Candidates should review the full job details to assess overall work-life fit.

This Neurology position at WVU Medicine is open to physician candidates.

Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.

Nationally, Neurology professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $310k, with the typical range spanning $240k to $420k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.

This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.

This position is based in Morgantown, West Virginia.

Key skills and qualifications: Neurology, Headache medicine, Leadership, Clinical program development, Administrative operations, Financial management, Research, Teaching. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Neurology role.

Core responsibilities: The Chief of the Headache Division will oversee administrative and financial operations while leading the development of new clinical programs. They are responsible for implementing the educational, research, and clinical service missions of the division, department, and institute.

Benefits package: Academic appointment, Research opportunities, Teaching environment, Comprehensive health system benefits. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.