Physician - Academic

Morgantown, WV 26506

Specialty Academic
Profession Physician

 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 [email protected]