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South Charleston, West Virginia

Physician - Hematologist/Oncologist

OncologyNo callFull-Time

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

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: www.wvumedicine.org/careers
  • For questions, contact: Nichole DeGasperi, Senior Physician Recruiter nichole.degasperi@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.

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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.

Key Responsibilities

The physician will provide comprehensive outpatient hematology and oncology care, including diagnosis and management of malignant and benign conditions. Responsibilities also include treatment planning, systemic therapy oversight, and participation in teaching and mentorship within an academic department.

Qualifications

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

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Multidisciplinary coordinationPatient care

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician - Hematologist/Oncologist at WVU Medicine a 6.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Oncology — ranked against 559 active Oncology listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.

Oncology — Physician Career Context

Of the 35 active Physician listings this role was benchmarked against, 14% are remote, 49% have no call, 37% require no weekends.

Physician pay on WeekdayDoc is up 6.8% 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).

Top Oncologist Jobs

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Salary Distribution8 jobs

1
$450k
4
$515k-580k
1
$625k
2
$645k-710k

Annual compensation range

#1

Physician - Medical Oncology

Sanford Health · Bemidji, Minnesota

$700k
#2

Physician Radiation Oncology

MultiCare Health System · Olympia, Washington

$561k-$652k
#3

Urologic Oncologist Gig Harbor/Tacoma

$560k-$625k
#4

Surgical Oncology Physician

$407k-$572k
+ 8 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 6.1
Better work-life than 70% of Oncology listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 559 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No call
  • On-site

Living in South Charleston

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$187k
Typical market rent
$946/mo
Residents’ average commute
19 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
88.7
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 · Charleston, WV metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.