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West Virginia University Medical Corporation dba University Health Associates

Pediatric Nephrologist

West Virginia University Medical Corporation dba University Health Associates, Morgantown, West Virginia, United States, 26501

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Welcome! We\'re excited you\'re considering an opportunity with us! To apply to this position and be considered, click the Apply button located above this message and complete the application in full. Below, you\'ll find other important information about this position. 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. About WVU Medicine Children\'s and WVU Health System

West Virginia University School of Medicine

and the

Department of Pediatrics

seek a

Pediatric Nephrologist

(ranks available: Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor). The successful candidate will be expected to practice in Morgantown, WV. Duties:

The successful candidate will practice pediatric nephrology and will join our nephrology team of three others, including a pediatric nephrologist, one advanced practice provider, and a nurse coordinator. Additionally, the group has the support of a dietitian, pharmacist, and psychologist. Our team manages inpatient and outpatient dialysis of all forms, runs our ambulatory blood pressure monitoring program, and performs renal biopsies. The group is also closely aligned with our US News and World Report top-50 pediatric urology program. The peds nephrology team has collegial relationships with the neonatologists, hospitalists, and intensivists. In addition to providing excellent patient care, the successful candidate will also be actively involved in teaching medical students, residents, and fellows. Responsibilities

Practice pediatric nephrology as part of a multidisciplinary team. Collaborate with nephrology colleagues and allied health professionals to provide comprehensive care. Manage inpatient and outpatient dialysis, ambulatory blood pressure monitoring, and renal biopsies. Engage in teaching of medical students, residents, and fellows. Participate in program development and quality improvement activities as appropriate. Qualifications

MD or DO degree or foreign equivalent; eligible for a state medical license. Completed pediatric residency program and pediatric nephrology fellowship program. Board certified or board eligible in pediatrics and pediatric nephrology. All qualifications must be met by the time of appointment. About WVU Medicine Children\'s

WVU Medicine Children\'s received its fourth consecutive title as the top children\'s hospital in West Virginia, according to U.S. News & World Report for 2024, which also ranked the hospital among the best in the region. Our 150 bed Children\'s Hospital has a full suite of pediatric operating rooms, cardiac catheterization lab/interventional radiology, and GI-endoscopy with dedicated pediatric anesthesia staff. The hospital includes 34 pediatric beds, 54 NICU beds, 15 PICU beds, 4 EMU beds, 8 CICU beds in the Heart Center, and a dedicated Cancer Center. WVU Medicine Children\'s is a Level 2 Pediatric Trauma Center, with plans to become Level 1. There is also a Birthing Center including a 30-bed obstetrical unit and maternal-fetal medicine clinic. J. W. Ruby Memorial Hospital is the only hospital in West Virginia with a pediatric cardiac surgery program, the only epilepsy monitoring unit in the state equipped to serve children, and the only hospital in the state to receive Magnet status for nursing excellence. Location

"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. Morgantown is located just over an hour south of Pittsburgh, PA and three hours from Washington, D.C. and Baltimore, MD. How to Apply

Build your legacy as you serve, teach, learn and make a difference from day one. To apply online, visit the WVU Medicine pediatrics site and careers page:

https://medicine.wvu.edu/pediatrics

and

www.wvumedicine.org/careers . For additional questions, please contact Megan Core, Senior Physician Recruiter, at

megan.core@wvumedicine.org . Equal Opportunity Employment

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:

40 Shift:

Exempt/Non-Exempt: United States of America (Exempt) Company:

UHA University Health Associates Cost Center:

8234 UHA CH Pediatrics Admin and Education Address:

1 Medical Center Drive Morgantown West Virginia Address

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