Physician, General Pediatrician with Genetic Focus

WVU Medicine

11d • Hybrid

About The Position

The West Virginia University School of Medicine and the Department of Pediatrics are seeking a General Pediatrician to support the Genetics service. This role offers ranks from Assistant Professor to Professor. The position is based in Morgantown, WV, with potential for outreach clinics in various locations across the state. The Division of Genetics is a growing program serving West Virginia and neighboring states, with a multidisciplinary team including metabolic dietitians, genetic counselors, genetic nurse practitioners, and a clinical geneticist. The successful candidate will practice in genetics for pediatric patients within an academic teaching clinic, under the guidance of a board-certified geneticist. Responsibilities include patient care, teaching medical students and residents, and involvement in inpatient consults, telemedicine, and clinic. The division also manages a state grant for the newborn screening lab. In-practice training will be provided, along with access to national conferences in genetics and metabolism. A stipend is available for those pursuing official certification in clinical genetics.

Requirements

• MD or DO degree or foreign equivalent.
• Eligible for a state medical license.
• Completed a pediatric residency program.
• Board certified / eligible in pediatrics.
• All qualifications must be met by the time of appointment.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in genetics is not required.
• Pediatricians at the mid-career level looking for opportunities to practice precision medicine are encouraged to apply.
• In-practice training will be provided by our geneticist and genetic counselors.
• The division will also provide access to national conferences in genetics and metabolism such as ACMG annual conferences and ASHG annual conference.
• Should the successful applicant decide later to pursue official certification in clinical genetics, a stipend in exchange for commitment to return to WVU will be provided during the two years of fellowship.

Responsibilities

• Practice in the areas of genetics for pediatric patients.
• Practice in a rapidly growing academic teaching clinic with appropriate guidance and supervision of the board-certified geneticist.
• Provide excellent patient care.
• Be actively involved in teaching medical students and residents.
• Clinical responsibilities will include a mix of inpatient consults, telemedicine, and clinic.
• Manage medical directorship of the state newborn screening lab, funded by an annual grant.

Benefits

• Access to national conferences in genetics and metabolism such as ACMG annual conferences and ASHG annual conference.
• Stipend provided during two years of fellowship if pursuing official certification in clinical genetics.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level