Physician- General Pediatrics, Complex Care Pediatrician

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Additional Job Description: West Virginia University School of Medicine and the Department of Pediatrics seek a qualified General/Complex Care Pediatrician qualified for appointment at the Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor rank. The successful candidate will be expected to practice in Morgantown, WV. Duties : The successful candidate will join our growing program providing a patient/family centered medical home for medically complex pediatric and adolescent patients . We provide both primary care and consultative coordination of care for a wide variety of medical conditions . In addition to a dedicated Complex Care Clinic, our Complex Care Team participates in multidisciplinary clinics and works closely with pediatric pulmonary in the Technology Dependent Clinic caring for patients that are ventilator dependent at home . We participate in a proactive approach to facilitate progress and support improved quality of life for our patients and their families. Our program utilizes innovative approaches to serve a statewide population that includes remote and rural areas through the use of telemedicine and virtual technologies. There are many opportunities for research and development in the growing field of complex and coordinated care . Currently our team includes one nurse coordinator with NICU experience, one part-time advanced practice provider with extensive PICU and congenital heart disease follow-up experience, and a board certified pediatrician/neonatologist. In addition to providing excellent patient care, the successful candidate will also be actively involved in teaching medical students, residents and interprofessional learners in clinic, at the bedside and through the use of our state-of-the-art STEPS Simulation Center . Duties: In addition to providing excellent patient care, the successful candidate will also be actively involved in the teaching of medical students and residents. For appointment at the Associate Professor or Professor rank, it is expected that candidates sustain an outstanding, extramurally supported research program. Qualifications: applicants must have an MD or DO degree or foreign equivalent and be eligible to obtain a state medical license. Candidate must have completed an accredited pediatric residency program at the time of appointment. For appointment at the Associate Professor or Professor rank, a demonstrated track-record of leadership, excellent communication skills, and publications in high-impact journals are required. All qualifications must be met by the time of appointment. 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, West Virginia is located just over an hour south of Pittsburgh, PA and three hours from Washington, D.C. and Baltimore, MD. 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. Build your legacy as you serve, teach, learn, and make a difference from day one. To learn more, visit and apply online at For additional questions, please contact Megan Core, Senior Physician Recruiter, at . 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 Scheduled Weekly Hours: 20 Shift: Exempt/Non-Exempt: United States of America (Exempt) Company: UHA University Health Associates Cost Center: 8234 UHA CH Pediatrics Admin and Education Address: 6040 University Town 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. 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