WVU Medicine·Beckley, West Virginia
The successful candidate will practice in all areas of Pediatric Cardiology, including outpatient clinics, inpatient consults, and emergency department duties. They will also be involved in teaching medical students, residents, and fellows.
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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.
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West Virginia University School of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics is seeking a Pediatric Cardiologist qualified for appointment at the Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor rank. The successful candidate will be a member of the southern West Virginia community and be expected to practice at outreach clinic sites, in the areas of Beckley, Princeton, and/or Morgantown, as an extension of WVU Medicine Golisano Children’s Heart Center of Excellence.
The successful candidate will join our growing Division of Pediatric Cardiology supporting our robust pediatric cardiology outreach program that includes outreach clinics, telemedicine clinics, and outreach diagnostic testing. We currently have specialists in the areas of general cardiology, advanced imaging, interventional catheterization, noninvasive and invasive electrophysiology, adult congenital heart disease, and preventive cardiology.
The successful candidate will practice in all areas of Pediatric Cardiology. Duties will include outpatient clinics, emergency department, inpatient consults, and call from home for surrounding system hospitals. In addition to providing excellent patient care, he or she will be actively involved in the teaching of medical students, residents, and fellows.
Applicants must have an MD or DO degree or foreign equivalent and be eligible to obtain a state medical license. Candidates must be board certified / eligible in Pediatric Cardiology. For appointment at the Associate Professor or Professor rank.
The West Virginia University Health System is West Virginia’s largest health system and the state’s largest employer. With 2,000 licensed beds and 2,000 active medical staff, the Health System includes 16 hospitals, including a 675-bed academic medical center and new 150-bed Children’s Hospital in Morgantown, West Virginia; seven community hospitals; and eight critical access hospitals. The Health System manages five additional hospitals. To learn more, visit WVUMedicine.org. [https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwvumedicine.org%2F&data=05%7C01%7Cpamela.furbee%40wvumedicine.org%7C46eeda3a85c9406559b608da31ec685c%7Ca2d1f95f851044248ae15c596bdbd578%7C0%7C0%7C637877188667445154%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=NxL1r2Ekrr5YLccXFHO4XhMPzuCLxEXwW20xNP%2BJ7Ig%3D&reserved=0]
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.
Build your legacy as you serve, teach, learn and make a difference from day one. To learn more, visit our website http://wvumedicine.org/childrens/ [http://wvumedicine.org/childrens/] and apply online at http://wvumedicine.org/morgantowncareers/ [http://wvumedicine.org/morgantowncareers/]
Jai P. Udassi, MD, FAAP, FAHA, FACC
Director, WVU Medicine Children’s Heart Center of Excellence
Cell Phone: (352) 284-7897
jai.udassi1@hsc.wvu.edu [jai.udassi1@hsc.wvu.edu]
Christopher E. Mascio, MD
Executive Director, WVU Medicine Children’s Heart Center of Excellence
christopher.mascio@wvumedicine.org [christopher.mascio@wvumedicine.org]
megan.core@wvumedicine.org [megan.core@wvumedicine.org]
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
Exempt/Non-Exempt: United States of America (Exempt)
Cost Center: 8234 UHA CH Pediatrics Admin and Education
Address: 122 12th Street
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Applicants must have an MD or DO degree and be board certified or eligible in Pediatric Cardiology. They should also be eligible to obtain a state medical license.
Market context
West Virginia typically has steady demand for pediatric specialists, and pediatric cardiology openings can be competitive because they require advanced fellowship training and board certification or eligibility. Candidates should note that requirements and benefits on this platform are AI-summarized from the original job description, helping save research time; a practical next step is to confirm West Virginia licensure eligibility and align your CV with pediatric cardiology fellowship and procedural experience.