Assistant Professor- Family Medicine/Sports Medicine

Position Details

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Position Information

Banner Position Number 000485 Position Title Assistant Professor- Family Medicine/Sports Medicine Classification Title Assistant Professor Department SOM-Family Community Health - MU9420 Job Description

Assistant Professor, Family Medicine/Sports Medicine

Marshall Health Network and Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine, Department of Family and Community Health seek a full-time clinical faculty to practice continuity of care in a combined position of Sports Medicine and Family Medicine physician at its Huntington Internal Medicine Group clinic location, 3075 U.S. Route 60, Huntington, WV 25705 in Cabell County, West Virginia. Must be Family Medicine and Sports Medicine board certified or board eligible. License to practice medicine in the State of West Virginia required at time of employment. The position includes a faculty appointment of Assistant Professor in the school of medicine. Salary is commensurate with education and experience.

Job Duties

Caring for diverse patient demographics to include patients of all ages in a supportive, community-focused environment

• Diagnosing and managing musculoskeletal injuries such as sprains, strains, and fractures
• Developing personalized treatment plans that may include medication, physical therapy, and rehabilitation
• Providing preventive care and education on injury prevention and healthy lifestyle practices
• Collaborating with physical therapists and athletic trainers to ensure comprehensive care
• Performing diagnostic tests; use of certain diagnostic medical devices
  
  

Location MUSOM - Marshall University School of Medicine Salary Range Salary may be increased based off education, experience, and internal equity.

Qualifications

Must be able to perform all essential job duties as outlined in the job description.

Required Qualifications

Education

• MD or DO
  
  

Experience

• Must be Family Medicine and Sports Medicine board certified or board eligible.
• License to practice medicine in the State of West Virginia required at time of employment.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

Education Experience

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number MU1797F Open Date 03/12/2026 Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions Summary

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Do you have a MD or DO?
• Yes
• No
  

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae
  
  

Optional Documents