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WVU Medicine
Morgantown, West Virginia

Physician- Colorectal Surgery

SurgeryIncludes callFull-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

West Virginia University School of Medicine and the Department of Surgery, Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery seek a Colorectal Surgeon (ranks available: Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor). The successful candidate will be expected to practice in Morgantown, WV.

Depending on operational needs, a successful candidate may also be assigned to provide services at additional worksites in West Virginia, Maryland, and Pennsylvania. In such instances, travel would be anticipated and expected to fulfill said duties at these additional sites.

Duties: The successful candidate will practice in the area of Colorectal Surgery. In addition to providing excellent patient care, the successful candidate will also be actively involved in teaching medical students, residents, and fellows.

Qualifications: Applicants must have an MD or DO degree or foreign equivalent and be eligible to obtain a state medical license. Candidates must be board certified/eligible in general surgery and must have completed a colon and rectal surgery fellowship by the time of appointment.

For appointment at the Associate Professor or Professor rank, a demonstrated track-record of leadership, excellent communication skills, and publications in high-impact journals is required. All qualifications must be met by the time of appointment.

The Department of Surgery, Section of Colorectal Surgery at WVU has implemented several new programs including robotic and laparoscopic surgery, multidisciplinary tumor board and IBD conference and working towards NAPRC accreditation.

You will join a highly skilled surgical team making an extraordinary difference in the lives of patients across our entire state.

Ours is a collaborative atmosphere that encourages innovation and growth, with a 39 percent increase in operative volume and 22 percent increase in total patient visits over the last two years.

The Department of Surgery is committed to the mission of building an outstanding academic department and to recruiting highly qualified faculty. Successful candidates will embody the clinical, educational, and research missions of the Department of Surgery.

About the WVU Health System

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.

We invite you to view this video and reach out today to learn why our physicians believe WVU Medicine is Like No Other!

Morgantown, West Virginia is located just over an hour south of Pittsburgh, PA and three hours from Washington, D.C. and Baltimore, MD. Morgantown is consistently rated as one of the best small metropolitan areas in the country for both lifestyle and business climate.

The area offers the cultural diversity and amenities of a large city in a safe, family-friendly environment. There is also an excellent school system and an abundance of beautiful homes and recreational activities.

Build your legacy as you serve, teach, learn and make a difference from day one. To learn more, visit WVU Medicine Surgical-Oncology and apply online at http://wvumedicine.org/morgantowncareers. For additional questions, please contact Megan Core, Senior Physician Recruiter, at megan.core@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.

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Shift

  • Exempt/Non-Exempt:
  • United States of America (Exempt)

Company

UHA University Health Associates

Cost Center

8240 UHA Surgery

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 successful candidate will provide expert colorectal surgical care and participate in the clinical, educational, and research missions of the department. Responsibilities include teaching medical students, residents, and fellows while contributing to the growth of surgical programs.

Requirements

Applicants must hold an MD or DO degree and be board certified or eligible in general surgery with a completed colon and rectal surgery fellowship. A demonstrated track record of leadership and high-impact publications is required for senior academic ranks.

Qualifications

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

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Robotic SurgeryClinical Research

Surgery — Physician Career Context

Of the 50 active Physician listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 76% have no call, 66% require no weekends.

Physician pay on WeekdayDoc is up 8.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 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).

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Salary Distribution35 jobs · 7 employers

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks34 jobs · 7 employers

401k / retirement match
97%
CME allowance
12%
Relocation assistance
9%
Sign-on bonus
6%
Loan repayment
3%

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Work-life snapshot

median 3.9this job 1.5
Below most Surgery listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 876 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • On-site
  • Includes call

Living in Morgantown

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$286k
Typical market rent
$1,360/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 (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 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.

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About WVU Medicine

Hospitals and Health Care
Morgantown, WV
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Academic appointment (Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor)
Opportunity to teach medical students, residents, and fellows
Collaborative atmosphere encouraging innovation and growth
Access to robotic and laparoscopic surgery programs
Multidisciplinary tumor board and IBD conference
Working towards NAPRC accreditation
Located in Morgantown, WV - consistently rated as one of the best small metropolitan areas