Academic, Director - Heart Failure, Transplant & VAD Program

Role Overview

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• Lead and grow the Heart Failure, Transplant & VAD program
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• Join a rapidly expanding Pediatric Cardiology division
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• Practice at a tertiary care childrens hospital + statewide outreach network
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• Academic appointment: Assistant, Associate, or Professor
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Key Responsibilities

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• Direct & oversee Heart Failure, Transplant, and VAD services
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• Deliver high-quality pediatric cardiac care
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• Teach & mentor:
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• Medical students
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• Residents
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• Fellows
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• Collaborate with advanced practice providers
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• Participate in outreach clinics
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Qualifications

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• MD or DO (or equivalent)
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• Eligible for WV medical license
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• Completed:
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• Pediatric Residency
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• Pediatric Cardiology Fellowship
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• Board-certified / eligible in Pediatric Cardiology
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• Training or strong experience in:\n
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  • Pediatric heart failure/transplant
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  • Ventricular Assist Devices (VAD)
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Program Strengths

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• Specialists in:
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• Fetal cardiology
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• Advanced imaging
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• Interventional cath
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• Electrophysiology
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• Adult congenital heart disease
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• Dedicated Cardiac ICU with specialized staff
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• Robust outreach program across the state
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Hospital Highlights

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• New 150-bed Childrens Hospital
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• Only pediatric cardiac surgery program in WV
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• Dedicated:
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• Cardiac ORs
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• Hybrid cath/EP lab
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• Pediatric cardiac anesthesia
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• Level 4 NICU (only in state)
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• ECMO program with pediatric perfusionists
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• Level 2 Pediatric Trauma Center (advancing to Level 1)
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• Magnet-recognized nursing excellence
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Health System Snapshot

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• Largest health system in West Virginia
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• 2,400+ beds | 3,900 providers | 30,000 employees
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• 20+ hospitals across multiple states
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• Only multi-organ transplant center in WV
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Location Perks Morgantown, WV

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• Top-ranked small metro for lifestyle & business
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• Family-friendly, safe, affordable
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• Strong schools + outdoor recreation
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• 1 hour to Pittsburgh | ~3 hours to DC & Baltimore
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Why Join

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• Leadership opportunity in a growing program
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• Strong academic + clinical balance
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• Make a statewide impact from day one
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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]