Anesthesiology, Cardiac Surgery, Cardiology, Cardiovascular Disease, Catheterization Laboratory, College Level Faculty, Congestive Heart Failure, Fellowship, Hospital, Leadership, Mentoring, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), Nursing, Organ Transplant, Pediatrics, Training/Teaching
Role Overview
- Lead and grow the Heart Failure, Transplant & VAD program
- Join a rapidly expanding Pediatric Cardiology division
- Practice at a tertiary care childrens hospital + statewide outreach network
- Academic appointment: Assistant, Associate, or Professor
Key Responsibilities
- Direct & oversee Heart Failure, Transplant, and VAD services
- Deliver high-quality pediatric cardiac care
- Teach & mentor:
- Medical students
- Residents
- Fellows
- Collaborate with advanced practice providers
- Participate in outreach clinics
Qualifications
- MD or DO (or equivalent)
- Eligible for WV medical license
- Completed:
- Pediatric Residency
- Pediatric Cardiology Fellowship
- Board-certified / eligible in Pediatric Cardiology
- Training or strong experience in:
- Pediatric heart failure/transplant
- Ventricular Assist Devices (VAD)
Program Strengths
- Specialists in:
- Fetal cardiology
- Advanced imaging
- Interventional cath
- Electrophysiology
- Adult congenital heart disease
- Dedicated Cardiac ICU with specialized staff
- Robust outreach program across the state
Hospital Highlights
- New 150-bed Childrens Hospital
- Only pediatric cardiac surgery program in WV
- Dedicated:
- Cardiac ORs
- Hybrid cath/EP lab
- Pediatric cardiac anesthesia
- Level 4 NICU (only in state)
- ECMO program with pediatric perfusionists
- Level 2 Pediatric Trauma Center (advancing to Level 1)
- Magnet-recognized nursing excellence
Health System Snapshot
- Largest health system in West Virginia
- 2,400+ beds | 3,900 providers | 30,000 employees
- 20+ hospitals across multiple states
- Only multi-organ transplant center in WV
Location Perks - Morgantown, WV
- Top-ranked small metro for lifestyle & business
- Family-friendly, safe, affordable
- Strong schools + outdoor recreation
- 1 hour to Pittsburgh | ~3 hours to DC & Baltimore
Why Join
- Leadership opportunity in a growing program
- Strong academic + clinical balance
- Make a statewide impact from day one
Build your legacy as you serve, teach, learn, and make a difference from day one. To learn more, visit https://medicine.wvu.edu/pediatrics/ and apply online at www.wvumedicine.org/careers.
For additional questions, please contact:
Megan Core
Senior Physician Recruiter megan.core@wvumedicine.org
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West Virginia University Health System