Physician, Pediatric Cardiology

WVU Medicine Golisano Children's; Morgantown (WV); On-site; USD 210,000 - 290,000; Full time

Job summary

WVU Medicine Golisano Children’s Hospital in Morgantown, WV, seeks a Pediatric Cardiologist with expertise in echocardiography, TEE, and fetal imaging. The role supports the Division of Pediatric Cardiology and the Heart Center of Excellence, with opportunities to engage in outreach clinics across West Virginia.

The candidate will teach medical students, residents, and fellows and participate in fetal imaging programs, while providing high-quality patient care at our tertiary/quaternary care

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree and state medical license eligibility.
• Completion of Pediatric residency and Pediatric Cardiology fellowship.
• Board certified or eligible in Pediatric Cardiology.
• Additional formal training in Advanced Non Invasive Cardiac Imaging preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform echocardiography readings including TEE and fetal echocardiography.
• Teach medical students, residents, and fellows.
• Practice primarily in Morgantown, WV with outreach across the state.

Skills

Echocardiography

TEE

Fetal imaging

Education

MD/DO

Pediatric Cardiology fellowship

Pediatric residency

Job description

Additional 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.

West Virginia University School of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics is seeking a Pediatric Cardiologist with expertise in echocardiography, TEE, and fetal imaging, qualified for appointment at the Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor rank. The successful candidate will be expected to practice primarily in Morgantown, WV.

The successful candidate will join our growing Division of Pediatric Cardiology and will support our patient population on the WVU Medicine Golisano Children’s Hospital campus and throughout the state through our robust pediatric cardiology outreach program that includes outreach clinics with diagnostic testing. We currently have specialists in the areas of fetal cardiology, general pediatric cardiology, advanced imaging(CT/MR/VR), interventional cardiology, noninvasive and invasive electrophysiology, adult congenital heart disease, and preventative cardiology.

Duties: The successful candidate will practice in pediatric cardiology. The duties assigned will include echocardiography reading responsibilities, including performance and interpretation of TEE, and fetal echocardiography. In addition to providing excellent patient care, the candidate will be actively involved in the teaching of medical students, residents, and fellows.

Qualifications: Candidate must have an MD or DO degree or foreign equivalent and be eligible for state medical license. Candidate must have completed a Pediatric residency program, as well as a Pediatric Cardiology fellowship program. Ideal candidates would have additional formal training in Advanced Non Invasive Cardiac Imaging. Successful candidates must be board certified / eligible in Pediatric Cardiology. For appointment at the Associate Professor or Professor Rank, a demonstrated track record of leadership, excellent communication skills, and publications in high-impact journals are required. All qualifications must be met by the time of appointment.

WVU Medicine Golisano Children’s Hospital is a tertiary/quaternary care center for the state of West Virginia, Western Maryland, Southwestern Pennsylvania, as well as Southeast Ohio. We have West Virginia’s only cardiothoracic surgery program and offer surgical interventions for the full range of congenital heart defects, including complex single ventricle neonates through adults with congenital heart disease. We have the state’s only ECMO program with dedicated CICU, pediatric cardiac anesthesiologists, and pediatric perfusionists to support cardiac and non-cardiac diseases.

Our 150 bed Children’s Hospital includes dedicated cardiac operating rooms and a hybrid cardiac EP and interventional catheterization lab. The hospital includes 34 pediatric beds, the only level 4 NICU in the state, a dedicated Cancer Institute, a Pediatric Emergency Department with Rapid Care, 15 PICU beds, and is the mainstay for WVU Medicine Children’s Heart Center of Excellence including 8 CICU beds. WVU Medicine Children’s is a Level 2 Pediatric Trauma Center, with plans to become Level 1, as it is for adults currently. The Birthing Center houses a 30-bed obstetrical unit and the maternal-fetal medicine clinic. J. W. Ruby Memorial Hospital is the only hospital in West Virginia with an epilepsy monitoring unit in the state equipped to serve children, and the only hospital in the state to receive Magnet status for nursing excellence.

WVU Medicine is the clinical and academic health enterprise of West Virginia University and stands as the state’s largest health system and private employer. Founded in 1996 to unify academic medicine, clinical care, and community health initiatives, WVU Medicine has grown into a regional powerhouse with 30 hospitals across West Virginia, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Maryland. It includes specialized institutes, such as the WVU Cancer Institute, WVU Critical Care and Trauma Institute, WVU Heart and Vascular Institute, WVU Eye Institute, and the WVU Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute, and employs over 47,000 people. With more than 3,260 beds, the system delivers comprehensive care, ranging from primary services and advanced procedures like robotic cardiac surgery to mobile cancer screenings. To learn more, visit WVUMedicine.org.

Morgantown, West Virginia is located just over an hour south of Pittsburgh, PA, within three hours of Cleveland, Baltimore and Washington, DC, is consistently rated as one of the best small metropolitan areas in the country for both lifestyle and business climate. The area offers the cultural diversity and amenities of a large city in a safe, family-friendly environment. There is also an excellent school system and an abundance of beautiful homes and recreational activities.

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

Contact

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 & 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)

Shift: United States of America (Exempt)

Company: UHA University Health Associates

Cost Center: 8238 UHA CH Pediatrics Inpatient Based Services

Address: 1 Medical Center Drive, Morgantown, West Virginia

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