Physician - Cardiology - Regional Leader of Cardiology – East
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 candidate will practice in Martinsburg, West Virginia. Depending on operational needs, the candidate may also provide services at additional worksites in West Virginia, Maryland, and Pennsylvania, with travel anticipated for these duties.
About the role
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).
Responsibilities
- Provide inpatient and outpatient cardiology care.
- Collaborate with the on-site administrative leader to guide the expansion of cardiology services, including developing programs in electrophysiology, heart failure, and structural heart interventions.
- Teach and mentor medical students, residents, and fellows as part of the academic responsibilities at the Eastern Campus of the WVU School of Medicine.
- Expand cardiology services, recruit talent, and foster a collaborative environment for continuous growth and improvement.
- Participate in academic duties, including teaching and mentoring.
Requirements
- MD or DO degree or foreign equivalent.
- Eligibility for a state medical license.
- Completion of a cardiology fellowship program.
- Board certified/eligible in Cardiology.
- Minimum of 5 years of clinical experience; preference given to those with prior leadership experience.
- All qualifications must be met by the time of appointment.
About the organization
The WVU Heart and Vascular Institute is 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 surrounding states. The West Virginia University Health System is the state’s largest health system and employer, comprising 18 hospitals and five institutes, with over 2,400 licensed beds, 3,900 providers, and nearly 30,000 employees. The system operates West Virginia’s first and only multi-organ transplant center and opened a new 150-bed Children’s Hospital in 2022.
About the location
Martinsburg, WV, located about 90 minutes outside of Baltimore, MD, and Washington, DC, is home to Berkeley Medical Center. The area has seen the largest population growth rate in West Virginia over the last 20 years, with a younger and more educated population than the state average. The region is experiencing record economic growth, with 40% of residents working in neighboring northern Virginia, suburban Maryland, and downtown DC. The area offers close access to Dulles International Airport, Baltimore International Airport, and Reagan International Airport.
Submit questions or CV to Erin Mills – Physician Recruitment at erin.mills@wvumedicine.org.