Cardiologist

A growing academic health system west of Charleston, WV, near the Ohio and Kentucky borders, is seeking a BC/BE Cardiologist with advanced cardiac imaging training to join its faculty and help develop a Cardiac MRI program within a dynamic cardiovascular service line.

This is a full-time academic clinical role combining patient care, advanced imaging interpretation, and teaching responsibilities within an established cardiology division supported by fellowship-trained physicians, residents, and medical students. The position offers the opportunity to work across multiple clinical sites while contributing to program development, education, and research in a collaborative, academically engaged environment.

Position Highlights:

• Lead development of a new Cardiac MRI program
• Advanced cardiac imaging focus (MRI, CT, echo, and nuclear imaging)
• Academic faculty appointment with teaching responsibilities
• Work across multiple hospital and clinic sites in the region
• Participate in call coverage including weekend imaging reads (approx. 1:6)
• Supervise and teach cardiology fellows, residents, and medical students
• Opportunity for collaborative clinical and translational research
• Faculty appointment available at Assistant or Associate Professor level (clinical or tenure track options)

Qualifications:

• MD or DO
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Cardiovascular Disease
• Advanced training in cardiac imaging (CT/MRI Level 2 or 3 preferred)
• Ability or eligibility to obtain a West Virginia medical license
• Strong interest in academic medicine, teaching, and program development

Compensation/Benefits:

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience and training
• Academic appointment with faculty rank eligibility
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Support for professional development and research activities
• Opportunities for teaching, mentorship, and leadership growth
• Institutional backing for program expansion initiatives

Location & Lifestyle:

This riverside community offers an appealing mix of small-city affordability and cultural energy, anchored by a major university that brings arts, athletics, and a youthful vibrancy to the area. Residents enjoy a low cost of living, historic neighborhoods, a revitalized downtown with local dining and entertainment, and easy access to outdoor recreation in the surrounding hills and along the Ohio River. It's conveniently located about an hour from Charleston, West Virginia, roughly two to three hours from Lexington and Cincinnati, and within reach of Columbus for big-city shopping, concerts, and air travel. With a strong sense of community, growing healthcare and education sectors, and a laid-back Appalachian character, it's an inviting place for those seeking balance, opportunity, and a slower pace without feeling isolated.