Physician - Non-invasive Cardiology (Princeton)

WVU Medicine; West Virginia; On-site; USD 240,000 - 340,000; Full time

Job summary

WVU Heart & Vascular Institute in Princeton, WV seeks non-invasive cardiologists for faculty appointments at Assistant, Associate or Professor levels. The role includes teaching medical students and residents, participating in clinical research, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team.

Successful candidates must hold an MD or DO, be board certified/eligible in cardiology, and may pursue imaging certifications. Some travel to other WV sites is anticipated.

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree; eligible for state medical license.
• Board certified in internal medicine; board certified/eligible in cardiology.
• Imaging modality certifications in echocardiography, nuclear cardiology, CT or MRI.
• Active involvement in teaching students, residents and fellows.
• Willingness to travel to additional worksites as needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide non-invasive cardiology services as part of WVU Heart & Vascular Institute.
• Teach medical students, internal medicine residents and cardiology fellows.
• Engage in clinical research opportunities.
• Collaborate with surgeons, radiologists and vascular specialists.
• Travel to additional worksites as required.

Skills

Teaching

Clinical research

Patient care

Team collaboration

Internal medicine knowledge

Education

MD/DO degree

Board certified in internal medicine

Board certified or eligible in cardiovascular disease

Imaging certification (echocardiography, nuclear cardiology, cardiac CT/MRI)

Tools

Echocardiography

Nuclear cardiology

Cardiac CT

Cardiac MRI

Job description

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.

Work Here. Thrive Here.

Additional Job Description

The WVU School of Medicine and the WVU Heart & Vascular Institute seek non-invasive cardiologists (ranks available: Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor) for faculty positions in Princeton, WV.

Depending on operational needs, a successful candidate may also be assigned to provide services at additional worksites in West Virginia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Ohio, and Virginia. In such instances, travel would be anticipated and expected to fulfill said duties at these additional sites.

Qualifications: Candidate must have an MD or DO degree or foreign equivalent and be eligible for state medical license. Candidates must be board certified in internal medicine and board certified or eligible in cardiovascular disease with additional certification or intent to certify in imaging modalities such as echocardiography, nuclear cardiology, cardiac CT and/or MRI. All qualifications must be met by the time of appointment.

In addition to providing excellent patient care, the successful candidates will be actively involved in teaching medical students, internal medicine residents, and cardiology fellows. Opportunities also exist in clinical research.

At the WVU Heart & Vascular Institute, you'll join a renowned team of surgeons, medical and interventional cardiologists, radiologists, vascular specialists, and others making an extraordinary difference in the lives of patients not only locally, but across our entire state. Ours is a collaborative atmosphere that allows you to practice advanced medicine in a highly satisfying academic environment. Our mission is to provide the best possible heart and vascular care for our patients. We do so by recruiting some of the finest physicians from across the country - men and women who are often recognized leaders in their specialty or subspecialty; investing heavily in new technology; practicing - and frequently developing - the latest techniques in heart and vascular care; and placing the highest emphasis on achieving great quality outcomes.

WVU Medicine is West Virginia University's affiliated health system, West Virginia's largest private employer, and a national leader in patient safety and quality. The WVU Health System is comprised of eleven member hospitals and five hospitals under management agreements, anchored by its flagship hospital, J.W Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown, a 700+ bed academic medical center that offers tertiary and quaternary care. WVU Medicine has more than 1,000 active medical staff members and 18,000 employees who serve hundreds of thousands of people each year from across the state of West Virginia and the nation.

Build your legacy as you serve, teach, learn and make a difference from day one. To learn more, visit http://wvumedicine.org/heart/.

For additional questions, please contact Erin Mills at [e-mail]

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

Exempt/Non-Exempt

United States of America (Exempt)

Company

UHA University Health Associates

Cost Center

126 UHA HVI Cardiology

Address

122 12th Street
Princeton
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.