Physician - Advanced Heart Failure

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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.

Whether you are caring for our patients at one of the critical access hospitals, community sites, regional or academic medical centers, we are all one WVU Health System.

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Additional Job Description:

West Virginia University School of Medicine and the Department of Cardiology seek an Advanced Heart Failure physician (ranks available: Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor). The successful candidate will be expected to practice in Morgantown, WV.

Depending on operational needs, a successful candidate may also be assigned to provide services at additional worksites in West Virginia, Maryland, and Pennsylvania. In such instances, travel would be anticipated and expected to fulfill said duties at these additional sites.

Duties: The successful candidate will practice in the areas of cardiology and advanced heart failure including cardiogenic shock, cardiac transplantation and mechanical circulatory support. In addition to providing excellent patient care, the successful candidate will also be actively involved in teaching medical students, residents, and fellows.

Qualifications: Candidate must have an MD or DO degree or foreign equivalent and be eligible for state medical license. Successful candidate must have completed internal medicine residency program, as well as cardiovascular disease, and advanced heart failure and transplant cardiology ​fellowship programs. Successful candidates must be board certified / eligible in Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology through the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM). All qualifications must be met by the time of appointment.

The WVU Heart and Vascular Institute Department of Cardiology is West Virginia’s most comprehensive cardiovascular program, delivering world-class cardiac care across both urban and rural populations. We offer the full spectrum of cardiovascular subspecialties ranging from preventive cardiology and advanced imaging to complex interventional procedures, electrophysiology, heart transplantation, and mechanical circulatory support. Our department is unified by a singular mission: to bring cutting-edge cardiovascular medicine close to home.

Heart failure is a leading cause of hospitalization in West Virginia. The WVU Advanced Heart Failure Program serves as the only comprehensive center for advanced therapies, including mechanical support and heart transplantation, in West Virginia. Our multidisciplinary team delivers coordinated, patient-centered care across the entire disease spectrum

Morgantown is consistently rated as one of the best small metropolitan areas in the country for both lifestyle and business climate. The area offers the cultural diversity and amenities of a large city in a safe, family-friendly environment. There is also an excellent school system and an abundance of beautiful homes and recreational activities. Morgantown is located just over an hour south of Pittsburgh, PA and three hours from Washington, D.C. and Baltimore, MD.

Build your legacy as you serve, teach, learn and make a difference from day one. To learn more, visit WVU Heart & Vascular Institute | WVU Medicine.

For additional questions, please contact Erin Mills at [email protected]

West Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries (collectively "WVUHS") are equal opportunity employers and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. WVUHS strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. All WVUHS employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment. 

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Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Shift:

Exempt/Non-Exempt:

United States of America (Exempt)

Company:

UHA University Health Associates

Cost Center:

126 UHA HVI Cardiology

Address:

1 Medical Center Drive

Morgantown

West Virginia

Equal Opportunity Employer

 

University Health Associates and its subsidiaries (collectively "UHA") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. UHA strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. All UHA employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.