"Pediatric Cardiologist - Medical Director of Pediatric Cardiac Electrophysiology"

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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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Additional Job Description:

The West Virginia University (WVU) School of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, invites applications for a Medical Director of Pediatric Cardiac Electrophysiology. This position is open to candidates eligible for appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor. The selected candidate will primarily practice at our main campus in Morgantown, WV.

Position Overview:

The successful candidate will join our dynamic and expanding Division of Pediatric Cardiology, which serves a diverse patient population both at the WVU Medicine Children’s Hospital and across the state through our comprehensive outreach program. This program includes diagnostic testing at various outreach clinics. Our division currently includes specialists in fetal cardiology, general pediatric cardiology, advanced imaging, interventional catheterization, both noninvasive and invasive electrophysiology, adult congenital heart disease, and preventive cardiology.

Responsibilities:

• Provide comprehensive care in pediatric cardiology with a specialization in electrophysiology.
• Collaborate with advanced practice professionals to deliver high-quality patient care.
• Participate in the teaching and mentoring of medical students, residents, and fellows.

Qualifications:

• MD or DO degree, or foreign equivalent.
• Eligibility for a state medical license.
• Completion of a Pediatric residency program and Pediatric Cardiology fellowship program.
• Additional formal training in pediatric electrophysiology is required.
• Board certified or board eligible in Pediatric Cardiology.
• For consideration at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor, candidates must demonstrate a track record of leadership, excellent communication skills, and publications in high-impact journals.
• All qualifications must be met by the time of appointment.

About WVU Medicine Children’s Hospital:

WVU Medicine Children’s Hospital is the leading tertiary care center for West Virginia, Western Maryland, Southwestern Pennsylvania, and Southeastern Ohio. It is home to the state's only cardiothoracic surgery program offering comprehensive surgical interventions for all congenital heart defects, from complex single-ventricle neonates to adults with congenital heart disease. Our hospital also features a robust ECMO program with dedicated pediatric perfusionists for both cardiac and non-cardiac support.

The new 150-bed WVU Medicine Children’s Hospital includes:

• Dedicated cardiac operating rooms and a hybrid cardiac EP and interventional catheterization lab.
• Pediatric cardiac anesthesia staff.
• 34 pediatric beds, the only Level 4 NICU in the state, a dedicated Cancer Institute, a Pediatric Emergency Department with Rapid Care, 15 PICU beds, and 8 CICU beds.
• Designation as a Level 2 Pediatric Trauma Center, with plans to achieve Level 1 status.
• A 30-bed obstetrical unit and maternal-fetal medicine clinic at the Birthing Center.
• J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital, the only hospital in West Virginia with a pediatric cardiac surgery program, pediatric epilepsy monitoring unit, and Magnet status for nursing excellence.

About the WVU Health System:

The WVU Health System is West Virginia's largest health system and employer, providing comprehensive specialty and sub-specialty care, including the state's only multi-organ transplant center. The system includes more than 20 member hospitals with over 2,400 licensed beds, 3,900 providers, and nearly 30,000 employees, serving a multi-state region that encompasses West Virginia, Western Maryland, Eastern Ohio, and Southwestern Pennsylvania. To learn more, visit WVUMedicine.org.

Location:

Morgantown, WV, is a vibrant small metropolitan area located just over an hour south of Pittsburgh, PA, and within three hours of Cleveland, Baltimore, and Washington, DC. It is consistently rated as one of the best small cities in the country for both lifestyle and business climate. The area offers the cultural diversity and amenities of a larger city, with a safe, family-friendly environment, excellent schools, and numerous recreational opportunities.

Additional Opportunities:

Depending on operational needs, the candidate may also be assigned to provide services at additional locations in West Virginia, Maryland, and Pennsylvania, with travel expected to fulfill these duties.

Join Us:

Build your legacy by serving, teaching, learning, and making a difference from day one. For more information, visit our website at WVUMedicine.org/childrens and apply online at WVUMedicine.org/morgantowncareers.

Contact Information:

For additional questions, please contact:

• 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