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Keyser, West Virginia

Psychiatry Physician - Potomac Valley Hospital

PsychiatryIncludes callFull-Time

Compensation

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Posted 6mo 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 Psychiatrist. The successful candidate will practice in Keyser, WV. Duties: The successful candidate will practice in the area of Psychiatry.

Qualifications

Applicants must have an MD or DO degree or foreign equivalent and be eligible to obtain state medical license. Successful candidate must have completed a Psychiatry Residency program. Candidates must be board certified/eligible in Psychiatry. All qualifications must be met at the time of appointment.

As a full member of our WVU Health System, Potomac Valley 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.

WVU Health System Highlights: Forbes ranks WVU Health System “Best Among America’s Large Employers” Ranked Top 150 Places to Work in healthcare by Becker’s Healthcare Ranked within the top 100 Forbes 2023 list of “America’s Best Employers for Women” Recognized Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion To apply online at 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: 500 SMG Administration Address: 100 Pin Oak Lane Keyser 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.

Thank you for your interest in working for WVUM. Please explore our open opportunities in the list below and apply for any positions in which you would like to be considered. You'll be able to keep track of your progress on our site.

The West Virginia University Health System is West Virginia’s largest health system and the state’s largest employer with more than 3,400 licensed beds, 4,600 providers, 35,000 employees, and $7 billion in total operating revenues.

The Health System is comprised of 25 hospitals – including J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital, an 880-bed academic medical center, and the 150-bed WVU Medicine Children’s Hospital in Morgantown, West Virginia – and five institutes. To learn more, visit WVUMedicine.org.

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will practice in the area of psychiatry at Potomac Valley Hospital. They will provide comprehensive psychiatric care to patients within the WVU Health System network.

Requirements

Applicants must hold an MD or DO degree or foreign equivalent and have completed a psychiatry residency program. Candidates must be board certified or board eligible in psychiatry and eligible for a state medical license.

Qualifications

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

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Clinical Patient CareMedical DiagnosisTreatment PlanningPsychiatric EvaluationMedication ManagementMental Health Assessment

Psychiatry — Physician Career Context

Of the 50 active Psychiatry listings this role was benchmarked against, 54% are remote, 56% have no call, 70% require no weekends.

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).

How many Psychiatry jobs are remote?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedPsychiatry median $314k (middle half $273k–$338k)101 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost of livingWest Virginia index 89.5US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Psychiatry listings in West Virginia8 active1,860 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 54% remote · 56% no call · 70% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Psychiatry pay trend+8.3% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Psychiatrist Jobs

38 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

36 jobs · 17 employers
9
<$345k
2
$345k-390k
8
$390k-435k
14
$435k-480k
3
$500k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

30 jobs · 17 employers
401k / retirement match
93%
Sign-on bonus
73%
CME allowance
40%
Relocation assistance
7%
Visa sponsorship
7%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Clinical Psychiatrist - Adult

LifeStance Health · Des Moines, Iowa

$320k-$500k
#2

Clinical Psychiatrist - Child/Adolescent

LifeStance Health · Des Moines, Iowa

$320k-$500k
#3

Interventional Psychiatrist

From $500k
#4

Child Psychiatrist-Outpatient Practice (MD or DO)

$425k-$475k
+ 36 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 6.4this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Psychiatry listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,853 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes call
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About WVU Medicine

Hospitals and Health Care
Morgantown, WV
5,001-10,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Part of WVU Health System
Ranked top employer
Diversity, equity, and inclusion commitment

Living in Keyser

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$197k
Median resident rent
$648/mo
Residents’ average commute
17 min
State income tax
Up to 6.5%
Sources & methodology

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

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