Faculty Physician - Maternal Fetal Medicine

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The Opportunity

Innovative approaches in Obstetrics and Gynecology start here. Join a team of nationally respected, board-certified providers who are committed to providing quality care, educating providers, and conducting research to advance the field.

We celebrate and continue to support the evolution of world-class care - right here at WVU Medicine.

Work Here. Thrive Here.

At West Virginia University, we're changing the future of healthcare. As a land-grant institution and R1 designated research university, we're dedicated to responding to today's health issues and conducting research to combat the problems of tomorrow.

Renowned for our rural healthcare initiatives, we bring the highest level of medical care to West Virginia and the surrounding region in the state's only comprehensive academic health sciences center, where students, healthcare professionals, and scientists work together to build a healthier future.

At WVU Medicine, the state's largest private employer, we're all teachers playing a pivotal role in educating and mentoring medical students and residents to help shape future generations of healthcare leaders.

The West Virginia University School of Medicine Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Sciences seeks board-eligible/board-certified Maternal-Fetal Medicine specialist for an exciting opportunity in Morgantown, West Virginia.

The Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences was established to advance the health and wellbeing of the women of West Virginia and the surrounding region. Our faculty are nationally respected, board certified, and committed to providing quality healthcare services to all women; educating healthcare providers; and conducting research to advance our understanding of Obstetrics and Gynecology.

We are recognized for our care of women with high-risk pregnancies and advanced gynecologic problems. Our high-risk pregnancy physicians are backed by the largest NICU in the state, while our gynecologic surgeons are trained in advanced minimally invasive and robotic surgery.

Key Highlights of the Role

• Collaborative Practice - Join a highly integrated team of physicians, nurse midwives, APPs, specialists, nurses, and support staff, fostering a culture of mutual respect, teamwork, and inclusivity.

• Tertiary Care Center - Provide care in a high-volume setting with complex, high-risk obstetric cases, including referrals from across the region and beyond.

• Academic and Research Opportunities - Engage in cutting-edge research and contribute to clinical advancements at a leading academic medical center.

• Educational Involvement - Work alongside WVU School of Medicine students and residents to help shape future healthcare clinicians.

• Inclusive Environment - Be part of an institution that values diversity, equity, and inclusion, ensuring an environment where all patients and colleagues feel respected and supported.

If you are passionate about high-quality patient care, thrive in a team-oriented setting, and are excited about working in an academic and research-driven environment, WVU Medicine offers an unparalleled opportunity for professional growth and fulfillment.

WVU Medicine 2035: Reimagining Our Physical Footprint

By 2035, we aspire to accelerate value and population health, operating as a clinically integrated system that provides full-spectrum healthcare and offers easy, convenient access and a seamless end-to-end experience to patients and providers across the communities we serve.

Our capital project budget for 2024 and 2025 totals nearly $1 billion. "Expanding access to care in West Virginia isn't just a goal - it's our responsibility," - Albert L. Wright, Jr., President and CEO, WVU Health System.

Our Four Pillars:

Pillar I: Deliver care through a reimagined physical footprint based on regional acute care hubs, an extensive ambulatory network to shift lower-acuity care out of hospitals, and digital care offerings designed to meet the unique needs of our patients.

Pillar II: Build a workforce that is sufficient, stable, highly engaged, and prepared to deliver care models of the future - making WVU Medicine an exceptional place to work through expanded training programs, innovative health and wellness initiatives, and a focus on improving quality of life in our communities.

Pillar III: Enable patients to easily access integrated, high-quality, safe, and personalized care across every site in our system through digital scheduling, navigation tools, and standardized, research-informed clinical protocols.

Pillar IV: Prepare for a value-based future by coordinating system-wide, aligning provider roles and models, conducting applied research to impact rural population health, and integrating Peak Health to align and transform care delivery.

Maternal-Fetal Medicine Care Team

Our doctors, nurses, and allied health professionals use a team-based, multidisciplinary approach to help women experiencing high-risk pregnancies. They use advanced imaging techniques to accurately diagnose babies with birth defects prenatally and connect parents with neonatologists and pediatric subspecialists when needed.

Our experts work to develop a treatment plan specific to each patient's unique situation. The services we provide include:

• Care and counseling before pregnancy begins (preconception care) for women who have increased medical, surgical, or genetic risks

• Integrated care for chronic conditions during pregnancy

• Cancer

• Heart disease

• High blood pressure

• Pre-eclampsia and hypertensive disorders

• Diabetes or endocrine disorders

• Gestational diabetes

• Kidney disease

• Infectious diseases

• Gastrointestinal disorders

• Rheumatologic diseases

• Obstetric complications

• Preterm labor and premature birth

• Multiple gestation

• Fetal growth disorders

• Recurrent pregnancy loss

We offer routine care across a wide spectrum including breast health, bone health, cancer care, infertility, internal medicine, mental health, menopause and midlife, minimally invasive gynecologic surgery, neurology, newborn medicine, and primary care, among other specialties.

Meet the Chair

Brian Casey, MD joined the WVU Medicine team in March 2024 with an extensive background in high-quality healthcare and a commitment to improving care for women in West Virginia and beyond.

Dr. Casey joined WVU Medicine from the University of Alabama at Birmingham, where he held numerous leadership roles, including vice chair of Obstetrics, division director of Maternal-Fetal Medicine, assistant program director of the MFM Fellowship, alternate principal investigator for the Eunice Kennedy-Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development Maternal-Fetal Medicine Units Network, and interim director of the Obstetric Medical Complications Clinic.

Before his time in Alabama, Dr. Casey served as MFM division director and MFM fellowship director at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, principal investigator for the Dallas MFMU Network site, and chief of Obstetrics for Parkland Health and Hospital System in Texas. He also serves as an editor of Williams Obstetrics.

Dr. Casey completed his fellowship in MFM at UT Southwestern/Parkland Health and Hospital System in Dallas and his residency at Saint Barnabas Medical Center in Livingston, New Jersey. He received his medical degree from the Temple University School of Medicine.

Working and Living in West Virginia

Pursuing a career at West Virginia's largest health system and the state's largest private employer - the West Virginia University Health System (WVU Medicine) - means access to many challenging and rewarding opportunities in Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Sciences.

The System has undergone significant expansion in specialty and sub-specialty care in areas such as women's health, cancer, heart and vascular, and neuroscience, among many others. The Health System operates West Virginia's first and only multi-organ transplant center and opened a 150-bed Children's Hospital, which includes our state-of-the-art Birthing Center, in September 2022.

Today, the WVU Health System has more than 3,400 licensed beds, 4,600 providers, and nearly 35,000 employees . Anchored by an 880-bed academic medical center in Morgantown, the Health System includes 25 member hospitals that collectively serve a multi-state region. To learn more, visit WVUMedicine.org.

West Virginia offers a unique blend of natural beauty and thriving healthcare opportunities. Whether you're exploring the Appalachian Mountains, hiking through scenic parks, or strolling through charming small towns, West Virginia is a place where every step brings you closer to nature's wonders.

Each season brings its own magic - spring hikes, summer river adventures, spectacular fall foliage and harvest festivals, and winter skiing in picturesque mountain settings. The state is also rich in cultural experiences, with local music, arts, and food reflecting its diverse heritage.

WVU Medicine offers access to advanced education opportunities and a strong focus on professional development. Come enjoy the peaceful pace, stunning landscapes, and sense of community that defines West Virginia, where your career and lifestyle can flourish together.

Careers at WVU Medicine

Whether it's measured by lives improved, accolades earned, or the personal fulfillment of growing your skills, a career with WVU Medicine is unlike any other in healthcare. Here, you'll experience a workplace where collaboration and teamwork are at the heart of everything we do - physicians, nurses, technicians, staff, and management united by a shared commitment to exceptional patient care and mutual respect.

WVU Medicine offers an unparalleled range of benefits and a strong dedication to work/life balance.

Peak Health

Peak Health is a health insurer and health insurance services company headquartered in Morgantown, West Virginia, owned by three not-for-profit health care providers: the WVU Health System, Marshall Health Network, and Valley Health. Our vision is to be an inclusive, provider-led health plan that helps residents of West Virginia and beyond live healthier and fuller lives.

Contact Information

For more information about this opportunity, please contact:

Brian Casey, MD

Professor & Chair, WVU Medicine Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology, & Reproductive Sciences

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Trevor Haddix, MHA

Physician Provider Recruiter & Talent Advisor, WVU Medicine

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Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Shift:

Exempt/Non-Exempt:

United States of America (Exempt)

Company:

UHA University Health Associates

Cost Center:

8157 UHA Obgyn Maternal Fetal Medicine Morgantown

Address:

1 Medical Center Drive Morgantown West Virginia

Equal Opportunity Employer

University Health Associates and its subsidiaries (collectively "UHA") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. UHA strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. All UHA employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.