Physician - Cardiology - Regional Leader of Cardiology - East

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West Virginia University School of Medicine and the WVU Heart and Vascular Institute seek a Regional Leader of Cardiology - East Region of WV (ranks available: Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor). The successful candidates will be expected to practice in Martinsburg, 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 Regional Leader of Cardiology for the East Region, based in Martinsburg, WV, will oversee cardiology services at four clinical sites: Berkeley Medical Center, Jefferson Hospital, Potomac Valley Hospital, and the Winchester outpatient clinic. This position includes 0.75 clinical FTE and 0.25 administrative FTE, with responsibility for providing both inpatient and outpatient care alongside a team of 8 cardiologists (5 interventional and 3 noninvasive). The leader will collaborate with the on-site administrative leader to guide the expansion of cardiology services, including the development of programs in electrophysiology, heart failure, and structural heart interventions to enhance cardiovascular care across the region. In addition to providing excellent patient care, the successful candidate will also be actively involved in teaching medical students, residents, and fellows.

As part of a larger academic health system, the Regional Leader of Cardiology will also be involved in academic responsibilities at the Eastern Campus of the WVU School of Medicine, participating in the teaching and mentoring of medical students and internal medicine residents. Candidates should have a minimum of 5 years of clinical experience, with preference given to those with prior leadership experience. In addition to clinical and academic duties, the leader will focus on expanding services, recruiting talent, and fostering a collaborative environment that promotes continuous growth and improvement in the cardiology service line. This role offers a unique opportunity to influence the future of cardiovascular care while shaping innovative programs in a community-based academic setting.

Qualifications: Candidate must have an MD or DO degree or foreign equivalent and be eligible for a state medical license. Successful candidate must have completed a cardiology fellowship program. Successful candidates must be board certified / eligible in Cardiology. All qualifications must be met by the time of appointment.

At the WVU Heart and Vascular Institute, you'll join a renowned team of surgeons, medical and interventional cardiologists, radiologists, vascular specialists, and others making an extraordinary difference in the lives of patients across West Virginia and the surrounding states. Ours is a collaborative atmosphere that allows you to practice advanced medicine in a highly satisfying academic environment.

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 WVUMedicine.org.

About 90 minutes outside of Baltimore, MD and Washington, DC - Martinsburg, WV is home to Berkeley Medical Center. Considered the eastern panhandle, the area continues to post the largest population growth rate in West Virginia, over 56% in the last 20 years, with its population younger and more educated than the state average. There is record economic growth in the region, and 40% of residents hold jobs in neighboring northern VA, suburban MD, and downtown DC. There is close access to Dulles International Airport, Baltimore International Airport, and Reagan International Airport in Washington, DC.

Build your legacy as you serve, teach, learn and make a difference from day one. To learn more, visit http://wvumedicine.org/heart/ .

Submit questions or CV to Erin Mills- Physician Recruitment at erin.mills@wvumedicine.org

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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