“West Virginia is real, from the wild outdoors to the kind folks. A simple place for families to reconnect. For lovers to explore. Where adventure is the everyday. It's one-of-a-kind, down-home, mountain living. And there's more hidden in these hills than you could ever expect.”.

West Virginia is a small state located entirely in the region known as Appalachia.  Though the state may be small it has a lot to offer. In West Virginia, you will find an array of events and activities. For outdoor enthusiasts, West Virginia offers a wide variety of activities such as white water rafting, rock climbing, skiing, fishing, and endless trails for hiking. There are lots of places to visit such as the Greenbrier Resort in White Sulphur Springs, the Clay Center in Charleston, or enjoy a live show at Mountain Stage. Additional information about our beautiful state can be found at http://wvtourism.com.

            The West Virginia Health Professions Recruitment Program, located within the West Virginia State Office of Rural Health, can assist you with placement opportunities in the beautiful state of West Virginia.  Our program assists hospitals, private group practices, and primary care centers statewide with the recruitment and retention of primary care physicians, sub-specialists, dentist, and other health care professionals.

            If you are a foreign medical graduate, West Virginia participates in the Conrad 30 J-1 Visa Waiver Program for sub-specialists and primary care providers and the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) J-1 Visa Waiver Program for primary care providers.

We utilize the State Loan Repayment Program, the Recruitment & Retention Community Project, J-1 Visa Waiver Programs, and the National Health Service Corps as placement enhancements. Our placement services and the J-1 Visa placement services are all free of charge.

            Your training has prepared you to practice quality medical care, and we would consider it a privilege to discuss your personal and professional interests. West Virginia offers you a quality of life that’s hard to find anywhere else. In West Virginia, you’ll practice in a place where there’s still a spirit of community and old-fashioned concern. West Virginians hospitality and spirit will win your heart. Come see what West Virginia has to offer!

 

Key Points

West Virginia multiple placement opportunites for health care providers, with a special emphasis placed on our high need Health Professional Shortage Areas.

We utilize the State Loan Repayment Program, the Recruitment & Retention Community Project, J-1 Visa Waiver Programs, and the National Health Service Corps as placement enhancements.

Specialties Sought

We are currently recruiting for all health care providers. Loan repayment options are availabe for many of our health care facilites.