Description

Pediatric Cardiology Opportunities

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West Virginia University School of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics has multiple opportunities for Pediatric Cardiologists.

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The successful candidates will join our growing Division of Pediatric Cardiology and will support our patient population on the Children's Hospital campus and throughout the state through our robust pediatric cardiology outreach program that includes outreach clinics, telemedicine clinics and outreach diagnostic testing. We currently have specialists in the areas of general cardiology, advanced imaging, interventional catheterization, noninvasive and invasive electrophysiology, adult congenital heart disease and preventive cardiology. We have the only cardiothoracic surgery program in the state, and we offer surgical interventions for the full range of congenital heart defects.

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Current opportunities include:

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• Morgantown, WV: Director Non-Invasive Imaging- Children’s Heart Center

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Duties: The successful candidate will oversee and supervise all areas of non-invasive imaging services and practice general Pediatric Cardiology. In addition to providing excellent patient care, he or she will be actively involved in the teaching of medical students, residents, and fellows. 

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Qualifications: Applicants must have an MD or DO degree or foreign equivalent and be eligible to obtain a state medical license.  Candidates must be board certified in Pediatric Cardiology.  For appointment at the Associate Professor or Professor rank, a demonstrated track-record of leadership, excellent communication skills, and publications in high-impact journals are required. In addition, the successful applicant must have a fourth year of training in non-invasive imaging after three years of training in Pediatric Cardiology at an accredited fellowship program.  At least five years of clinical experience in non-invasive imaging is preferable. All qualifications must be met by the time of appointment.

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• Southern West Virginia Outreach Clinic Sites: Pediatric Cardiologist

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Duties: The successful candidate will practice in all areas of Pediatric Cardiology. Duties will include outpatient clinics, emergency department, inpatient consults, and call from home for surrounding system hospitals.  In addition to providing excellent patient care, he or she will be actively involved in the teaching of medical students, residents, and fellows. 

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Qualifications: Applicants must have an MD or DO degree or foreign equivalent and be eligible to obtain a state medical license.  Candidates must be board certified / eligible in Pediatric Cardiology.  For appointment at the Associate Professor or Professor rank, a demonstrated track-record of leadership, excellent communication skills, and publications in high-impact journals are required. All qualifications must be met by the time of appointment.

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The West Virginia University Health System is West Virginia’s largest health system and the state’s largest employer. Today, the WVU Health System has more than 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 that collectively serve a multi-state region that includes West Virginia, Western Maryland, Eastern Ohio, and Southwestern Pennsylvania. To learn more, visit WVUMedicine.org.

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For additional questions, please contact:

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Jai P. Udassi, MD, FAAP, FAHA, FACC

Director, WVU Medicine Children’s Heart Center

Cell Phone: (352) 284-7897

jai.udassi1@hsc.wvu.edu

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Christopher E. Mascio, MD

Executive Director, WVU Medicine Children’s Heart Center

christopher.mascio@wvumedicine.org

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Megan Core

Senior Physician Recruiter

megan.core@wvumedicine.org

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West Virginia University & University Health Associates are an AA/EO employer – Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran – and WVU is the recipient of an NSF ADVANCE award for gender equity.