WVU Medicine·Fairmont, West Virginia
The physician will provide primary care medicine services at the West Fairmont Center. Additionally, the role involves actively teaching medical students, residents, and fellows.
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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.
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West Virginia University School of Medicine and the Department of Community Practice seek a Primary Care Physician (ranks available: Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor). The successful candidate will be expected to practice at our West Fairmont Center in Fairmont, WV.
The successful candidate will practice primary care medicine. In addition to providing excellent patient care, the successful candidate will also be actively involved in teaching medical students, residents, and fellows.
Candidate must have an MD or DO degree or foreign equivalent and be eligible to obtain a West Virginia medical license. A successful candidate must have completed a family medicine, internal medicine, or med-peds residency program. Successful candidates must be board certified/eligible in family medicine, internal medicine or med-peds. All qualifications must be met by the time of appointment. The West Virginia University Health System is West Virginia’s largest health system and the state’s largest employer. The System has undergone significant expansion in specialty and sub-specialty care in areas such as cancer, heart and vascular, and neuroscience, among many others. The Health System operates West Virginia’s first and only multi-organ transplant center, and opened a new, 150-bed Children’s Hospital in September 2022. Today, the WVU Health System has more than 2,400 licensed beds, 3,900 providers, and nearly 30,000 employees. Anchored by a 700-bed academic medical center in Morgantown, the Health System includes more than 20 member hospitals that collectively serve a multi-state region that includes West Virginia, Western Maryland, Eastern Ohio, and Southwestern Pennsylvania. To learn more, visit WVUMedicine.org. Fairmont is conveniently located 20 miles south of Morgantown WV. The area offers the cultural diversity and amenities of a large city in a safe, family-friendly environment. Build your legacy as you serve, teach, learn, and make a difference from day one. To learn more, visit https://wvumedicine.org/outpatient-clinics/west-fairmont/ and apply online at www.WVUmedicine.org/careers. For additional information, please contact Jontell Harris, Physician Recruiter & Talent Advisor at jontell.harris@wvumedicine.org. West Virginia University & University Health Associates are an AA/EO employer – Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran – and WVU is the recipient of an NSF ADVANCE award for gender equity. Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Shift: Exempt/Non-Exempt: United States of America (Exempt) Company: UHA University Health Associates Cost Center: 8331 UHA Community Practice Marion Medical Associates Address: 1377 Locust Avenue Fairmont 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.
Candidates must hold an MD or DO degree and be eligible for a West Virginia medical license. Completion of a residency program in family medicine, internal medicine, or med-peds is required, along with board certification or eligibility.
Market context
Primary care physicians in West Virginia are often sought to support ongoing access to routine and preventive care, especially in communities where continuity matters. These roles are competitive because employers typically look for an MD or DO, West Virginia licensure eligibility, residency training in family medicine, internal medicine, or med-peds, and board certification or eligibility. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your licensure path and board status before applying.