West Virginia University School of Medicine and the Department of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery seek a cardiologist specializing in Advanced Heart Failure (ranks available: Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor). The successful candidate will be expected to practice in Morgantown, West Virginia.
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. 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 candidates must be board certified / eligible in Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology by the American Board of Internal Medicine. All qualifications must be met by the time of appointment.
At the WVU Heart and Vascular Institute, you will join a renowned team of surgeons, non-invasive and interventional cardiologists, and electrophysiologists who are making an extraordinary difference in the lives of patients not only locally, but also across our entire region. Ours is a collaborative atmosphere that allows you to practice advanced medicine in a highly satisfying academic environment.
The Advanced Heart Failure Program provides the most comprehensive inpatient and outpatient multidisciplinary care in the state with multiple satellite clinics and telemedicine locations throughout West Virginia and the surrounding states. The integrated team is comprised of fellowship-trained cardiologists, surgeons, physical therapists, nutritionists, pharmacists, and nurse coordinators.
The West Virginia University Health System is West Virginia's largest health system and the state's largest employer. The System has undergone significant expansion in specialty and sub-specialty care in areas such as cancer, heart and vascular, and neuroscience, among many others. The Health System operates West Virginia's first and only multi-organ transplant center, and opened a new, 150-bed Children's Hospital in September 2022.
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
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.
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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.
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126 UHA HVI CardiologyAddress:
1 Medical Center DriveMorgantownWest Virginia