Pediatric Cardiologist - Medical Director of Pediatric Cardiac Electrophysiology

Pediatric Cardiologist – Medical Director of Pediatric Cardiac Electrophysiology at WVU Medicine. The 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.

• 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.

• 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.

WVU Medicine Children’s Hospital is the leading tertiary care center for West Virginia, Western Maryland, Southwestern Pennsylvania, and Southeastern Ohio. It houses the state's only cardiothoracic surgery program offering comprehensive interventions for all congenital heart defects. The hospital also features a robust ECMO program with dedicated pediatric perfusionists for cardiac and non-cardiac support.

• 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.

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 spanning West Virginia, Western Maryland, Eastern Ohio, and Southwestern Pennsylvania. To learn more, visit WVUMedicine.org.

Morgantown, WV — a vibrant small metropolitan area located about an hour south of Pittsburgh, PA, within three hours of Cleveland, Baltimore, and Washington, DC. It offers a safe, family-friendly environment, excellent schools, and numerous recreational opportunities.

Depending on operational needs, the candidate may be assigned to additional locations in West Virginia, Maryland, and Pennsylvania, with travel as required.

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

• Jai P. Udassi, MD, FAAP, FAHA, FACC — Director, WVU Medicine Children’s Heart Center of Excellence — jai.udassi
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  E. Mascio, MD — Professor & Division Chief, Pediatric Cardiothoracic Surgery, Executive Director, WVU Medicine Children’s Heart Center of Excellence — christopher.mascio — Mobile:
• Megan Core — Senior Physician Recruiter — megan.core

West Virginia University and University Health Associates are equal opportunity employers (AA/EO) — Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran.