Academic Cardiac Anesthesiology Opportunity at West Virginia University

The West Virginia University School of Medicine Department of Anesthesiology is growing its cardiac anesthesia team and looking for a fellowship-trained physician to help lead the way. You’ll take on complex clinical cases, teach and mentor the next generation of physicians, and have room to grow your academic career at one of the state’s leading health systems. Whether you’re early in your career or well established, there’s a place here for you to shape the future of cardiac anesthesia services.

The Position at a Glance

• Build from the ground up: Oversee and develop Cardiac Anesthesia services at a thriving community hospital
• Academic appointment: All ranks available (Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor), based on experience
• Work-life balance: Monday-Thursday schedule with half days on Fridays
• Education and mentorship: Train and mentor medical students, residents, and fellows

Compensation & Incentives

• Starting at the 75th percentile of MGMA benchmarks, increasing with experience
• Sign-on bonus of up to $100,000
• Student loan repayment of up to $150,000

Who Should Apply

• MD or DO (or foreign equivalent)
• Completion of an Anesthesiology residency and a Cardiac Anesthesiology fellowship
• Board certified or board eligible in Anesthesiology
• Eligible for West Virginia medical licensure

About WVU Medicine

West Virginia’s largest health system includes 20+ hospitals and more than 30,000 employees, with access to subspecialty care, advanced procedures, and collaborative research. Anchored by a 700-bed academic medical center, it provides integrated care across West Virginia, Western Maryland, Eastern Ohio, and Southwestern Pennsylvania.

Living in Charleston

• Small-city convenience set among Appalachian mountains, along the Kanawha River
• Affordable living, short commutes, and a strong sense of community
• Hiking, kayaking, and mountain biking minutes from downtown
• Excellent local schools, diverse dining, and a growing arts and music scene

Ready to Learn More? Apply today to help improve the health of West Virginians through excellence in patient care, education, research, and community service.