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Locum tenens physician jobs are contract roles designed to fill gaps in care at healthcare facilities over a specific timeframe. These assignments can range from a week to well over a year. Locum and travel physicians hold all the same qualifications as a permanent physician, and often choose locum work for higher pay and increased flexibility. Explore our locum tenens guide to learn more.

According to ZipRecruiter, physicians in West Virginia typically earn an average of $104,936 per year.

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, family medicine physicians in West Virginia earn an average of $182,890 a year.

CME requirements in West Virginia vary for MDs and ODs, though they both follow a biennial licensure cycle. For MDs, West Virginia requires 50 Category 1 CME hours, including 30 hours in their specialty, and three hours in drug diversion training and best practice prescription of controlled substances. DOs must complete 32 CME hours, including 16 hours of AOA Category 1A or 1B CME and three hours on the topic of controlled substances for physicians who have prescribed, administered or dispensed a controlled substance during the previous licensing cycle.

Yes, new graduates can work in West Virginia as long as they receive the proper licensing and certification specific to their state. Check out our physician licensing guide to get started.

The highest paying physician specialties include neurosurgery, thoracic, and orthopedic surgery. Highly technical surgical specialties like these earn around $600,000 a year.

The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that the number of physician and surgeon jobs will increase by 3% between 2022 and 2032. About 24,200 openings for physicians and surgeons are projected each year.

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