Physician - Ophthalmology - Comprehensive - Princeton Community Hospital
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- Full-Time · on_site
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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
WVUHS Medical Group seeks a Ophthalmologist. The successful candidate will practice in the primary location of Princeton, WV.
Duties: The successful candidate will practice in the area of comprehensive ophthalmology.
Qualifications: applicants must have an MD or DO foreign equivalent and be eligible to obtain state medical license. Candidates must have completed an accredited ophthalmology residency program be board certified/eligible in ophthalmology. All qualifications must be met by the time of appointment.
As a full member of our WVU Health System, Thomas Hospitals is part of a broad, integrated network of doctors, hospitals, clinics, and specialized institutes. WVU Health System is the largest health system in the state of WV. Collectively, WVU Health System has a five-state presence allowing us to support 25 hospitals, more than 2,500 licensed beds, 4,900 providers, and over 30,000 employees.
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 http://wvumedicine.org/careers
- For additional information, please contact Sharon Boggess at sharon.boggess@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
- 122 12th Street
- Princeton
- 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 successful candidate will practice comprehensive ophthalmology at the Princeton, WV location. They will provide high-quality medical care as part of the WVU Health System integrated network.
Requirements
Applicants must hold an MD or DO degree and be eligible for a state medical license. Candidates are required to have completed an accredited ophthalmology residency program and be board certified or board eligible.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician - Ophthalmology - Comprehensive - Princeton Community Hospital at WVU Medicine a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% in Ophthalmology — ranked against 114 active Ophthalmology listings on WeekdayDoc.
Ophthalmology — Physician Career Context
Physician pay on WeekdayDoc is up 8.3% 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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