Pediatric Cardiologist

WVU Medicine; Morgantown (WV); On-site; USD 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

An established health system is seeking a dedicated Pediatric Cardiologist to join their expanding team in Morgantown. This role offers the opportunity to work in a state-of-the-art Children's Hospital, focusing on advanced cardiac care. The successful candidate will be involved in providing comprehensive services, including echocardiography and patient education. Join a collaborative environment that values teaching and innovation, where you can make a significant impact on the lives of children with cardiac conditions. This is a unique chance to grow your career while contributing to a vital mission in pediatric health care.

Qualifications

• Must have MD, DO, or equivalent degree and state medical license.
• Completion of Pediatric residency and fellowship is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical services in General Pediatric Cardiology.
• Deliver excellent patient care and participate in teaching.

Skills

Trans Thoracic Echocardiography (TTE)

Trans Esophageal Echocardiography (TEE)

Fetal Cardiology

Pediatric Cardiology

Education

MD or DO degree

Completion of Pediatrics residency

Completion of Pediatric Cardiology fellowship

Job description

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Additional Job Description

Expertise Required: Trans Thoracic Echocardiography (TTE), Trans Esophageal Echocardiography (TEE), and Fetal Cardiology (echocardiography).

The West Virginia University (WVU) School of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, is seeking a Pediatric Cardiologist for appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor. The successful candidate will primarily practice in Morgantown, WV.

Position Overview

The new Pediatric Cardiologist will join our expanding Division of Pediatric Cardiology, serving patients on the WVU Medicine Children’s Hospital campus and throughout the state via our comprehensive outreach program, which includes outreach clinics with diagnostic testing. Our division includes experts in fetal cardiology, general pediatric cardiology, advanced imaging, interventional catheterization, noninvasive and invasive electrophysiology, adult congenital heart disease, and preventive cardiology.

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will:

• Provide clinical services in all areas of General Pediatric Cardiology and focus on TTE, TEE and Fetal Echocardiography
• Deliver excellent patient care.
• Participate actively in the teaching and training of medical students, residents, and fellows.
  
  

Qualifications

• MD, DO, or foreign equivalent degree.
• Eligibility for a state medical license.
• Completion of Pediatrics residency and Pediatric Cardiology fellowship programs, along with subspecialty fellowship or additional training in Fetal and Transesophageal Echocardiography.
• Board certified or board eligible in Pediatric Cardiology.
• For appointment at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor, a demonstrated track record of leadership, excellent communication skills, and publications in high-impact journals is required.
• All qualifications must be met by the time of appointment.
  
  

About WVU Medicine Children’s Hospital

WVU Medicine Children’s Hospital is a tertiary care center serving West Virginia, Western Maryland, Southwestern Pennsylvania, and Southeastern Ohio. We offer the state’s only cardiothoracic surgery program for congenital heart defects, from complex single-ventricle cases in neonates to adult congenital heart disease. The hospital features a robust ECMO program with dedicated pediatric perfusionists supporting both cardiac and non-cardiac cases.

Our New 150-bed Children’s Hospital Includes

• Dedicated cardiac operating rooms
• A hybrid cardiac EP and interventional catheterization lab
• A dedicated pediatric cardiac anesthesia team
• 34 pediatric beds, including West Virginia’s only Level 4 NICU
• A dedicated Cancer Institute, a Pediatric Emergency Department with Rapid Care, 15 PICU beds, and 8 CICU beds
• The only Level 2 Pediatric Trauma Center in the state, with plans to become Level 1
• The only hospital in West Virginia with a pediatric cardiac surgery program, an epilepsy monitoring unit for children, and Magnet status for nursing excellence.
  
  

About WVU Health System

The WVU Health System is the largest health system and employer in West Virginia, with over 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 serving West Virginia, Western Maryland, Eastern Ohio, and Southwestern Pennsylvania. For more information, visit WVUMedicine.org.

Location:

Morgantown, WV, is just over an hour south of Pittsburgh, PA, and within three hours of Cleveland, Baltimore, and Washington, DC. It is consistently rated among the best small metropolitan areas in the country for lifestyle and business climate, offering cultural diversity and amenities in a safe, family-friendly environment with excellent schools and abundant recreational activities.

Additional Opportunities

Depending on operational needs, the candidate may be assigned to provide services at additional sites in West Virginia, Maryland, and Pennsylvania, with travel anticipated to fulfill duties at these locations.

Join Us

Build your legacy by serving, teaching, learning, and making a difference from day one. For more information, visit WVUMedicine.org/childrens and apply online at WVUMedicine.org/morgantowncareers.

Contact Information

For additional questions, please contact:

• Jai P. Udassi, MD, FAAP, FAHA, FACC Director, WVU Medicine Children’s Heart Center of Excellence [e-mail] Mobile: [phone]
• Christopher E. Mascio, MD Professor & Division Chief, Pediatric Cardiothoracic Surgery Executive Director, WVU Medicine Children’s Heart Center of Excellence [e-mail] Mobile: [phone]
• Megan Core Senior Physician Recruiter [e-mail]
  
  

West Virginia University and University Health Associates are equal opportunity employers (AA/EO) — Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran. WVU is a recipient of an NSF ADVANCE award for gender equity.

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Exempt/Non-Exempt

Shift:

United States of America (Exempt)

Company

UHA University Health Associates

Cost Center

8234 UHA CH Pediatrics Admin and Education

Address

1 Medical Center Drive

Morgantown

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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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