Pediatric Endocrinologist | Academic Children's Hospital | Charleston, WV

Location: Charleston, West Virginia
Employer: CAMC – Vandalia Health
Facility: CAMC Women and Children’s Hospital
Job Type: Full-Time | Employed | Academic/Clinical

About the Opportunity:

Charleston Area Medial Center (CAMC)Women and Children’s Hospital, a member of Vandalia Health, is seeking a Board-Certified/Board-Eligible Pediatric Endocrinologist to join our growing team in Charleston, WV. CAMC serves as a regional referral hub for complex pediatric care, providing endocrinology services in a small city with suburban/rural surroundings for children with all forms of endocrine disease, many of whom are underserved. Faculty in the Department of Pediatrics educate and mentor residents in an environment characterized by familiarity and collegiality. Research development is fostered in an atmosphere free of excessive academic pressure with full access to statistical support through the Institute of Academic Medicine. This is an exceptional opportunity to practice pediatric endocrinology in a unique environment that offers an ideal blend of clinical care, educational involvement, and research opportunity.  

Position Highlights:

• Join a well-established pediatric subspecialty group in a free-standing children’s hospital with robust clinical and academic support.
• The team currently consists of one pediatric endocrinologist (MD), one nurse practitioner, and one physician assistant.
• Comprehensive patient services and ancillary support, including access to diabetes nurses, nutritionist and on-site infusion center for simulation testing/medication administration.
• Opportunity to teach and mentor residents and medical students through the CAMC Pediatric Residency Program as well as through CAMC’s affiliation with WVU School of Medicine and West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine
• Academic appointment through the Institute of Academic medicine, which offers extensive research support including statisticians, scientific writers, and data managers.
• Collaborative, multidisciplinary care with comprehensive access to pediatric subspecialty services, including gastroenterology, nephrology, , cardiology, and intensive care services.
• Participate in inpatient and outpatient care with shared call responsibilities.

Qualifications:

• MD or DO degree with completion of accredited Pediatric Endocrinology fellowship
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Pediatric Endocrinology
• Eligible for unrestricted medical licensure in West Virginia
• Passion for clinical excellence, teaching, and multidisciplinary collaboration

Benefits & Compensation:

• Competitive base salary with productivity-based incentives
• Generous sign-on bonus and relocation assistance
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, retirement, and malpractice insurance
• Paid CME and professional development allowance
• Potential eligibility for federal and state loan repayment programs
• J1 and H1B visa sponsorship available

Why CAMC & Charleston?

About CAMC

CAMC is 958-bed academic medical center and is one of the state's top health care providers, with four hospitals and over 700 physicians on staff as well as a workforce of over 7,000 employees.  We serve a primary and secondary service area of 12 counties with a population of over 560,000 (approximately 30% of the total population of the state).

At CAMC Women and Children s Hospital, we are committed to providing life-changing and life-saving care to our community. Every day, we are dedicated to improving and advancing the wellbeing and health of the families we serve through quality clinical care, innovative research, and medical education. Our compassionate, expert team of physicians encompasses multiple specialties and services so that families can find top-notch care close to home.  Our pediatric services include:

• 30- bed General Pediatrics/Adolescent Unit
• 30-bed Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
• 9-bed Level I Pediatric Intensive Care Unit
• Pediatric Emergency Medicine Center
• Outpatient Subspecialty Clinic and General Pediatrics Practices on campus

We are also home to the CAMC Institute for Academic Medicine Pediatric Residency Program with 21 residents, and we are a regional campus for the WVU School of Medicine and the WV School of Osteopathic Medicine.

About Charleston, WV

Charleston is the state capital and largest city in the state.  We are proud of our diverse population, amazing outdoor activities, and excellent schools.  We are centrally located to numerous major metropolitan areas in North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and Washington, DC.  In addition, Charleston offers a Downtown district filled with eclectic galleries, chic boutiques, and unique restaurants, breweries, and distilleries.  Housing is affordable in a community-oriented locale.   This area boasts a vibrant academic and professional community and offers a balanced professional career and a fulfilling personal lifestyle.  Come see what our family-oriented community can offer you in terms of quality of life!

How to Apply:

Interested candidates are encouraged to submit a CV and cover letter to:

Physician Recruitment
CAMC – Vandalia Health
Jessica.Hutchison@vandaliahealth.org
camc.org/careers