Physician, Pediatric Cardiology

WVU Medicine

7d • Onsite

About The Position

West Virginia University School of Medicine’s Department of Pediatrics seeks a Pediatric Cardiologist with expertise in echocardiography, transesophageal echocardiography (TEE), and fetal imaging. The position is qualified for appointment at the Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor rank, and the successful candidate will practice primarily in Morgantown, West Virginia. Depending on operational needs, the physician may also provide services at additional worksites in West Virginia, Maryland, and Pennsylvania; travel to those sites is expected when assigned.

The physician will join the growing Division of Pediatric Cardiology and care for patients at WVU Medicine Golisano Children’s Hospital and through the state’s pediatric cardiology outreach program, which includes outreach clinics with diagnostic testing. The division includes specialists in fetal and general pediatric cardiology, advanced imaging, interventional cardiology, electrophysiology, adult congenital heart disease, and preventative cardiology.

The role includes pediatric cardiology practice and echocardiography reading, including performing and interpreting TEE and fetal echocardiography. The physician will provide patient care and teach medical students, residents, and fellows. The position is based at a tertiary/quaternary children’s hospital serving West Virginia and surrounding regions, with extensive congenital heart care and related cardiac services.

Requirements

• MD or DO degree, or foreign equivalent.
• Eligible for a state medical license.
• Completion of a Pediatric residency program.
• Completion of a Pediatric Cardiology fellowship program.
• Board certified or board eligible in Pediatric Cardiology.
• For appointment at Associate Professor or Professor rank: demonstrated track record of leadership, excellent communication skills, and publications in high-impact journals.
• All qualifications must be met by the time of appointment.

Nice To Haves

• Additional formal training in Advanced Non Invasive Cardiac Imaging.

Responsibilities

• Practice pediatric cardiology.
• Perform echocardiography reading responsibilities, including performing and interpreting TEE and fetal echocardiography.
• Provide excellent patient care.
• Teach medical students, residents, and fellows.
• Provide services at additional assigned worksites in West Virginia, Maryland, and Pennsylvania as operational needs require, with expected travel.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree