Faculty Physician: Maternal-Fetal Medicine Specialist

About West Virginia University Health System

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.

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Additional Job Description

West Virginia University School of Medicine and the Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Sciences seek a Maternal-Fetal Medicine Specialist (ranks available: Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor). The successful candidate will practice in Wheeling, West Virginia, Weirton, West Virginia and will also provide remote services.

Duties: The successful candidate will practice in the areas of Maternal-Fetal Medicine. In addition to providing excellent patient care, the successful candidate will also be actively involved in teaching medical students, residents, and fellows.

Qualifications: Candidate must have an MD or DO degree or foreign equivalent and be eligible for state medical license. Successful candidate must have completed an ACGME accredited Obstetrics and Gynecology residency program, as well as a Maternal-Fetal Medicine (MFM) fellowship program. Successful candidates must be board certified/eligible in MFM by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology. All qualifications must be met by the time of appointment.

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.

Pillars to 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 and convenient access and a seamless end-to-end experience to patients and providers across the communities we serve.

WVU Medicine 2035 will bring renewed vigor, vision, and dedication to serve the people of West Virginia and beyond.

Pillar I

We will 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

Our workforce will be sufficient, stable, highly engaged, and prepared to deliver care models of the future. We will make WVU Medicine an exceptional place to work and will create, attract, and retain talent using expanded training programs, innovative health and wellness initiatives, and a focus on improving quality of life in our communities.

Pillar III

System-wide coordination will enable patients to easily access integrated, high-quality, safe, and personalized care across every site in our System, enabled by digital scheduling and navigation tools and standardized, research-informed clinical protocols.

Pillar IV

We will be ready for our value-based future by coordinating and collaborating 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, beginning with patient loyalty, health management, and frictionless administration.

Meeting our Aspirations

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 of the WVU Health System, said.

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.

Treatment and Care for Women’s Health Conditions

Our experts are committed to improving the health of women and babies and transforming their medical care. Our physicians provide multidisciplinary, integrated clinical services based on leading research on women’s health and gender-specific care.

We offer routine care for breast health, bone health, cancer care, obstetrics and gynecology, infertility, internal medicine, maternal-fetal medicine, mental health, menopause and midlife, minimally invasive gynecologic surgery, neurology, newborn medicine, and primary care, among other specialties.

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.
• 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.

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 WVU Medicine Maternal-Fetal Care Team uses a coordinated approach to help women experiencing high-risk pregnancies.

Services we provide include:

1. Care and counseling before pregnancy begins (preconception care) for women who have increased medical, surgical, or genetic risks
2. Integrated care for chronic conditions during pregnancy
   • Cancer
   • Heart disease
   • High blood pressure
   • Pre‑eclampsia and hypertensive disorders
   • Diabetes or endocrine disorders

Obstetric complications

• Preterm labor and premature birth
• Multiple gestation
• Fetal growth disorders
• Recurrent pregnancy loss
• Gestational diabetes
• Kidney disease
• Infectious diseases
• Gastrointestinal disorders
• Rheumatologic diseases

Meet the Chair

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

Casey joined WVU Medicine from the University of Alabama at Birmingham, where he held numerous leadership roles, including the 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, Casey served as MFM division director, 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.

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 you have 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 in West Virginia brings its own magic. Spring blossoms with vibrant flowers and scenic hikes. Summer invites you to explore outdoor adventures like rafting or visiting the stunning lakes. In fall, experience the beautiful foliage and harvest festivals. Winter brings opportunities for skiing and cozying up by the fire in picturesque mountain cabins.

West Virginia is home to renowned institutions like WVU Medicine, which leads the way in medical innovation and patient care. The state is also rich in cultural experiences, with local music, arts, and food reflecting its diverse heritage.

For those looking to grow professionally, WVU Medicine offers access to advanced education opportunities and a strong focus on professional development.

Come enjoy the peaceful pace, the stunning landscapes, and the 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 form a close-knit, supportive team 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. Whether it’s ensuring your personal life thrives alongside your career or offering meaningful rewards for your hard work, one thing is certain: WVU Medicine is the perfect place for an incredibly fulfilling and impactful career.

Contact Information

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, WVUMedicine

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Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Shift:

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

Company: UHA University Health Associates

Cost Center: 8149 UHA Obgyn Maternal Fetal Medicine Martinsburg

Address: 58 16th Wheeling West Virginia

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