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Director – Heart Failure, Transplant & VAD Program

West Virginia University Health System · Morgantown, WV, USA ·

Job type:
Full Time

Role Overview
Lead and grow the

Heart Failure, Transplant & VAD program
Join a

rapidly expanding Pediatric Cardiology division
Practice at a

tertiary care childrens hospital + statewide outreach network
Academic appointment:

Assistant, Associate, or Professor
Key Responsibilities
Direct & oversee

Heart Failure, Transplant, and VAD services
Deliver

high-quality pediatric cardiac care
Teach & mentor :
Medical students
Residents
Fellows
Collaborate with

advanced practice providers
Participate in

outreach clinics
Qualifications
MD or DO (or equivalent)
Eligible for

WV medical license
Completed:
Pediatric Residency
Pediatric Cardiology Fellowship
Board-certified / eligible

in Pediatric Cardiology
Training or strong experience in:

Pediatric heart failure/transplant
Ventricular Assist Devices (VAD)

Program Strengths
Specialists in:
Fetal cardiology
Advanced imaging
Interventional cath
Electrophysiology
Adult congenital heart disease
Dedicated Cardiac ICU

with specialized staff
Robust outreach program

across the state
Hospital Highlights
New

150-bed Childrens Hospital
Only pediatric cardiac surgery program in WV
Dedicated:
Cardiac ORs
Hybrid cath/EP lab
Pediatric cardiac anesthesia
Level 4 NICU

(only in state)
ECMO program

with pediatric perfusionists
Level 2 Pediatric Trauma Center

(advancing to Level 1)
Magnet-recognized nursing excellence
Health System Snapshot
Largest health system in West Virginia
2,400+ beds | 3,900 providers | 30,000 employees
20+ hospitals

across multiple states
Only multi-organ transplant center in WV
Location Perks - Morgantown, WV
Top-ranked

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

in a growing program
Strong

academic + clinical balance
Make a

statewide impact from day one
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 megan.core@wvumedicine.org