Pediatric Cardiologist

Pediatric Cardiologist

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.

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:

• 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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Contact Information:

• 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

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