Pediatric Cardiologist

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
  jai.udassi1@hsc.wvu.edu
  Mobile: (352) 284-7897
• Christopher E. Mascio, MD
  Professor & Division Chief, Pediatric Cardiothoracic Surgery
  Executive Director, WVU Medicine Children's Heart Center of Excellence
  christopher.mascio@wvumedicine.org
  Mobile: (267) 254-2115
• Megan Core
  Senior Physician Recruiter
  megan.core@wvumedicine.org

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.

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WVU Medicine is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. We value diversity among our workforce and invite applications from all qualified applicants regardless of race, ethnicity, culture, gender, sexual orientation, sexual identity, gender identity and expression, socioeconomic status, language, national origin, religious affiliation, spiritual practice, age, mental and physical ability/disability or Veteran status.