No salary listed — similar Oncologist roles pay ~$475k (median of 111 jobs)

6.6/10 work-life score · Top 10% in Oncology — ranked against 476 active roles in this specialty

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WVU Medicine
Morgantown, West Virginia

Physician - Breast Oncologist

Oncology Top 10% in OncologyFull-Time
Posted 3mo ago

About the Role

Academic breast oncologist at WVU Cancer Institute. Teaching, research, Morgantown WV.

Join WVU Medicine as a Breast Oncologist – Academic, Morgantown WV in Morgantown, West Virginia. Welcome! We’re excited you’re considering an opportunity with us!

Key Responsibilities

  • The successful candidate will practice in the area of hematology/oncology.
  • In addition to providing excellent patient care, the successful candidate will also be actively involved in teaching medical students, residents, and fellows.

Requirements

  • Applicants must have an MD or DO degree (the employer accepts foreign educational equivalent) and be eligible for state medical licensure.
  • The WVU Cancer Institute is one of the country’s premier cancer treatment centers.
  • Multidisciplinary medical teams use the latest cancer therapies, sophisticated technologies, and patient-driven research to deliver the best possible treatment in state-of-the-art facilities.

Benefits & Compensation

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

Work with WVU Medicine in Morgantown, West Virginia.

Qualifications

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

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

HematologyOncologyPatient CareMedical TeachingClinical TrialsInternal Medicine

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician - Breast Oncologist at WVU Medicine a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 10% in Oncology — ranked against 476 active Oncology listings on WeekdayDoc.

This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.

Oncology — Physician Career Context

Of the 48 active Oncology listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 17% have no call, 31% require no weekends.

Oncology pay on WeekdayDoc is down 4.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

West Virginia's cost-of-living index is 87.0 (US average = 100) — West Virginia ranks #11 of 50 for clinician purchasing power. 62.5% of West Virginia clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Position Insights

AI ANALYSIS

This role scores 6.6/10 on work-life balance for Oncologist roles.

Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...

Benefits analysis: Compared to 111 similar roles, this listing's benefits package ranks...

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Benefits & Perks12 jobs

Sign-on bonus
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CME allowance
67%
401k / retirement match
58%
Relocation assistance
58%
Loan repayment
50%

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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)
Teaching opportunities
State-of-the-art facilities
Active clinical trials program