Physician - Hematologist/Oncologist
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Job Description
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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: The West Virginia University School of Medicine Department of Medical Oncology and the WVU Cancer Institute are seeking a board-certified or board-eligible Hematologist/Oncologist to join our growing statewide cancer network.
This faculty opportunity is available at the Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor rank, depending on qualifications and experience.
The successful candidate will practice primarily at two locations, with approximately 60% of clinical effort based at Thomas Memorial Hospital and 40% at Jackson General Hospital.
This position offers a unique opportunity to build a rewarding community-based practice while remaining connected to the resources and collaboration of an academic health system.
Together, these sites serve communities with strong need for local access to high-quality cancer care and provide an excellent environment for a physician who values meaningful patient relationships, broad clinical practice, and visible impact.
The successful candidate will provide comprehensive outpatient hematology and oncology care, including the diagnosis and management of both malignant and benign hematologic conditions.
Responsibilities will include treatment planning, systemic therapy oversight, supportive care, survivorship care, and close coordination with multidisciplinary colleagues in other specialties.
As part of an academic department, the position also includes opportunities to engage in teaching and mentorship of medical students, residents, and fellows.
Candidates with interest in clinical research, quality improvement, or program development will find a supportive environment with access to the broader infrastructure of the WVU Cancer Institute and WVU Medicine network.
Qualifications
Candidate must have an MD or DO degree or foreign equivalent and be eligible for state medical license. Successful candidates must have completed internal medicine residency program, as well as hematology/oncology fellowship program.
Successful candidates must be board certified/eligible in hematology and/or oncology at the time of appointment. All qualifications must be met by the time of appointment.
The WVU Cancer Institute is one of the region’s leading cancer programs, bringing advanced therapies, multidisciplinary expertise, and innovative research to patients across West Virginia and neighboring states.
Through a growing statewide network, the institute is expanding access to cancer care closer to home while maintaining strong connections to tertiary and quaternary resources.
About WVU Medicine The West Virginia University Health System is the state’s largest health system and employer, with: 25 hospitals 3,400+ licensed beds 4,600 providers 35,000 employees $7 billion in annual operating revenue Our flagship hospitals include J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital, an 880‑bed academic medical center, and the 150‑bed WVU Medicine Children’s Hospital.
About Morgantown, WV Morgantown is consistently ranked among the nation’s best small metropolitan areas for quality of life and business climate.
The community offers: A safe, family‑friendly environment Excellent schools Abundant outdoor recreation Cultural amenities typically found in larger cities The city is conveniently located just over an hour from Pittsburgh and within three hours of Washington, D.C. and Baltimore.
Join Us Build your legacy as you serve, teach, learn, and make an impact from day one.
Apply online at: wvumedicine.org For questions, contact: Karen-Marie Johnson, Senior Physician Recruiter karen-marie.johnson@wvumedicine.org West Virginia University & University Health Associates are AA/EO employers — Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran. WVU is a proud recipient of the NSF ADVANCE award for gender equity. JR26-35336 Scheduled
- Weekly Hours: 40
- Shift: Exempt/Non-Exempt: United States of America (Exempt)
- Company: UHA University Health Associates
- Cost Center: 8850 UHA Cancer Admin Address: 4605 Maccorkle Ave SW South Charleston 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.
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University Health Associates (UHA) is a private, not-for-profit corporation composed of clinical faculty members of the WVU School of Medicine and School of Dentistry, and also advanced practice providers and other allied health providers. The organization is West Virginia’s largest multi-specialty physician practice.
UHA operates and staffs clinics and hospitals throughout West Virginia and surrounding states.
Key Responsibilities
Provide comprehensive outpatient hematology and oncology care, including the diagnosis and management of malignant and benign conditions. Engage in teaching and mentorship of medical students, residents, and fellows within an academic health system.
Requirements
Must hold an MD or DO degree, have completed an internal medicine residency and a hematology/oncology fellowship, and be board certified or eligible. Eligibility for a state medical license is required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Oncology — Physician Career Context
Of the 33 active Physician listings this role was benchmarked against, 3% are remote, 64% have no call, 33% require no weekends.
Physician pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | not listed | Physician median $484k (middle half $425k–$570k)113 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost of living | West Virginia index 89.5 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Physician listings in West Virginia | 283 active | 22,540 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 3% remote · 64% no call · 33% no weekends33 benchmarked listings |
| Physician pay trend | +1.7% vs prior quarter | —through Sep 2026 |
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