Physician, Family Medicine – Outpatient only
Compensation
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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
WVU Health System Medical Group (SMG) seeks Family Medicine physicians for our WV central region communities. This is an opportunity to practice primary care in a small community with all the resources of a large health system.
Duties: The successful candidate will practice in the area of Primary Care.
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 Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, or Med-Peds residency program. Successful Candidate must be board certified/eligible in Family Medicine, Internal Medicine or Med-Peds. All qualifications must be met at the time of appointment.
Opportunity and Benefit Overview
- Employment through WVU Health System Medical Group (SMG)
- Comprehensive health benefits provided by WVU Medicine
- 403B retirement match program with optional 457B plan
- Short term disability plan covering 100% base salary for up to 6 months
- Significant recruitment incentives with an initial multi-year contract
SMG System Medical Group is a member of WVU Medicine, West Virginia’s premier provider of advanced specialty care. WVU Medicine is West Virginia University’s affiliated health system. Through its twenty-five hospitals, five institutes, and many affiliates, WVU Medicine provides comprehensive healthcare services to all of West Virginia, Southeast Ohio, Western Maryland, and Southwest Pennsylvania.
Contact Information
For more information about this exciting opportunity to join our team, please contact Donna Bulger, Director of Physician Recruitment at donna.bulger1@wvumedicine.org or directly at 681-342-5194.
We are an EOE/AA Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability, veteran status or other protected status.
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Shift: Day (United States of America)
Exempt/Non-Exempt
United States of America (Exempt)
Company
SMG System Medical Group
Cost Center
500 SMG Administration
Address
- 327 Medical Park Drive
- Bridgeport
- 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 practice primary care within the WVU Health System central region communities. They will provide comprehensive medical services to patients in an outpatient setting.
Requirements
Candidates must hold an MD or DO degree and have completed a residency in Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, or Med-Peds. Applicants must be board certified or eligible and hold a valid state medical license.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Family Medicine — Physician Career Context
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).
Of the 50 active Family Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 10% are remote, 44% have no call, 60% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 8.0 / 10 · top 10% in family medicine | ranked against 2,599 Family Medicine listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Family Medicine median $281k (middle half $255k–$311k)201 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost of living | West Virginia index 89.5 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Family Medicine listings in West Virginia | 23 active | 2,617 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 10% remote · 44% no call · 60% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Family Medicine pay trend | −3.2% vs prior quarter | —through Sep 2026 |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician, Family Medicine – Outpatient only at WVU Medicine a 8.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 10% in Family Medicine — ranked against 2,599 active Family Medicine listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no night shifts.
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