Chief of Pediatric Urology

About the role

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. Work Here. Thrive Here.

Qualifications & Leadership Attributes

• MD or DO degree (or foreign equivalent) with eligibility for an unrestricted state medical license
• Completion of an ACGME accredited Urology residency and fellowship training in Pediatric Urology; must be board-certified or board-eligible
• All clinical and credentialing requirements met prior to appointment
• Demonstrated commitment to delivering exceptional, compassionate, and family-centered pediatric care
• Proven ability to lead within a collaborative, multidisciplinary team environment, fostering alignment across physicians, APPs, and clinical staff
• Experience building or expanding clinical programs, with a focus on access, growth, and sustainability
• Track record of advancing clinical quality, patient outcomes, and safety initiatives
• Ability to balance strategic vision with clinical excellence, serving as both a leader and practicing physician
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage, inspire, and develop teams
• Commitment to academic advancement, education, and/or research, consistent with WVU Medicine’s academic mission

Leadership Role with System-Wide Impact

This Leader Will Have The Opportunity To Build and expand a premier pediatric urology program
Define clinical strategy and programmatic growth
Recruit, mentor, and develop faculty and trainees
Advance surgical innovation, outcomes research, and education
Strengthen integration between pediatric and adult urology services

Where Leadership Meets Purpose

At WVU Medicine, leadership extends far beyond departmental oversight. The Chief of Pediatric Urology will influence how care is delivered across an entire region where access to pediatric subspecialty care is often limited. In Appalachia, The Work You Lead Will Reduce barriers to care for children and families
Improve lifelong health trajectories
Strengthen clinical pathways across a multi-state system
Advance health equity in underserved populations