Physician - Medical Director of Cardiac Electrophysiology

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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 a fellowship-trained Medical Director of Cardiac Electrophysiology (ranks available: Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor) to join our rapidly growing, academic, state-of-the-art, employed faculty.

Position Overview

The successful candidate will have primary practice sites in Wheeling, WV as well as the Morgantown, WV campus. This position is structured as a 50/50 split between Wheeling and Morgantown, ensuring integration with the academic medical center while maintaining a strong presence in the Wheeling community. The selected physician will participate in a rotation with current electrophysiologists in Morgantown to maintain this balance.

Duties

• Provide exceptional patient care in the field of cardiac electrophysiology.
• Actively participate in the teaching and mentoring of medical students, residents, and fellows.

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree (or foreign equivalent) and eligibility for a state medical license.
• ABIM Electrophysiology Board Certification or Eligibility required.
• All qualifications must be met by the time of appointment.

Incentive/Benefits Package

• Competitive salary with quality incentives.
• Comprehensive benefits (medical, dental, vision, life, disability).
• Generous PTO and CME time/dues allowance.
• 401K/403B with proportional matching.

About WVU Medicine & Heart and Vascular Institute

WVU Medicine is a rapidly growing, physician-led, vertically integrated health care system committed to improving the health of West Virginians through patient care, research, and education. The WVU Heart and Vascular Institute includes more than 100 faculty members and 1,500 affiliated team members, offering nation-leading innovations in cardiovascular care.

WVU Cardiac Electrophysiology is currently comprised of five full-time faculty, supported by dedicated staff including five APPs, four RNs, and six remote CIED monitoring personnel. Our service portfolio and equipment are state-of-the-art, and we are supported by cardiac anesthesia, surgery, imaging, and a large general cardiology fellowship program. An Electrophysiology fellowship program will launch in July 2025. Call is uniquely non-intrusive.

Why Wheeling & Morgantown?

Wheeling, WV, offers the comforts of a small town with the amenities of a big city, all at a lower cost of living. It is less than an hour from Pittsburgh, PA, and two hours from Columbus, OH. The region boasts vibrant arts and culture, year-round outdoor activities, and an outstanding quality of life.

Morgantown, WV, home to West Virginia University, is consistently ranked as one of the best small cities in America. With excellent schools, outdoor recreation, and a strong academic and medical community, Morgantown offers the ideal environment for professional and personal growth.

Join Us

• Build your legacy as you serve, teach, learn, and make a difference from day one.
• To learn more, visit WVUMedicine.org/Heart.
• For additional questions, please contact Erin Mills at erin.mills@wvumedicine.org.
• West Virginia University & University Health Associates are AA/EO employers – Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran – and WVU is the recipient of an NSF ADVANCE award for gender equity.
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Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Shift: Exempt/Non-Exempt:

United States of America (Exempt)

Company

UHA University Health Associates

Cost Center

7929 UHA HVI Wheeling Hospital

Address

• 1 Medical Park Drive
• Wheeling
• West Virginia

Equal Opportunity Employer

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