Job Board

(Morgantown, WV) West Virginia University School of Medicine and the Department of Pediatrics seeks a Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrician qualified for appointment at the Assistant Professor, Associate Professor or Professor rank to join our growing program.

About the Role:

• Opportunity to develop new research initiatives or collaborate with existing programs across a broad spectrum of DBP areas and clinical/translational research
• Active involvement in teaching medical students, residents, and fellows
• Dedicated interdisciplinary team within the Department of Pediatrics and Neurodevelopmental Center to include: physicians, APPs, psychologists, neuropsychologists, speech pathologists, occupational therapists, physical therapists, and BCBAs
• West Virginia University is a comprehensive doctoral-granting public institution with a combined agenda of research, teaching, and service. The Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching has ranked WVU as a "Research University I" institution. This designation places WVU among only 59 public and 29 private institutions of higher education nationwide
• New 150 bed Children’s Hospital opening in late 2022

Qualifications:

• MD or DO degree or foreign equivalent
• Eligible for state medical license
• Completion of a pediatrics residency program
• Completion of a developmental-behavioral fellowship program
• Board certified / eligible in developmental-behavioral pediatrics

Benefit Highlights:

• 100% employer-contributed retirement 401, including access to supplemental retirement plans
• Free college tuition for dependents and employees
• Access to two accredited childcare centers
• Discounted WVU season athletic tickets
• Liability insurance with tail coverage
• Relocation assistance with access to the Physician Family Network for assimilation into the community
• Comprehensive benefits package for entire family

Our Health System:

WVU Medicine is West Virginia University’s affiliated health system, West Virginia’s largest private employer, and a national leader in patient safety and quality. The system is comprised of eighteen member hospitals, anchored by, J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital, an academic medical center offering tertiary and quaternary care.

The West Virginia University Health System has been ranked number 180 out of 500 businesses selected for the Forbes list of “America’s Best Employers 2021.”

Our Community:

Morgantown, West Virginia is consistently rated as one of the best small metropolitan areas in the country for lifestyle.  The area offers the cultural diversity and amenities of a large city in a safe, family-friendly environment and convenient access to Pittsburgh, PA. An excellent school system, beautiful homes, and endless opportunities for outdoor recreation are available.

To learn more, visit https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/pediatrics/ and apply online www.wvumedicine.org/careers. Please contact Megan Core, Senior Physician Recruiter, at megan.core@wvumedicine.org. 

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.