Pediatrics - Infectious Disease Job at Marshall Health Network in West Virginia

  Pediatric Infectious Diseases Specialist & Section Chief

Marshall Pediatrics & the Hoops Family Children’s Hospital, Marshall Health Network

Position Overview:
Join a dynamic and dedicated team of pediatric infectious diseases specialists at Marshall Pediatrics. We are seeking a third faculty member to join our division and serve as Section Chief of Pediatric Infectious Diseases. The position includes providing exceptional inpatient care at Hoops Family Children's Hospital (HFCH)—a 72-bed pediatric specialty hospital within Cabell Huntington Hospital—and outpatient care at our Marshall Pediatrics facilities.

Why Join Our Team?

• Leadership Opportunity: Step into a formal leadership role as Section Chief, helping shape the direction and growth of our Pediatric Infectious Diseases division.
• Small but Mighty: Be part of a close-knit, mission-driven team delivering the highest-quality care to an underserved population.
• Location: Based in Huntington, WV, a vibrant and affordable community with access to four-season outdoor recreation and within driving distance of Cincinnati, Columbus, and Lexington.
• Academic Excellence: As a faculty member at the Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine (MU-JCESOM), you will play an active role in training medical students, residents, and fellows.
• Impact: Serve a region with significant infectious diseases needs and make a lasting difference in a medically underserved population.

  Key Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive inpatient care at HFCH and outpatient ID consultations in our Marshall Pediatrics clinics.
• Serve as Section Chief, helping lead strategic growth, faculty development, and collaboration across hospital departments.
• Participate in the education of pediatric residents, NICU and hospitalist fellows, and medical students through MU-JCESOM.
• Address diverse and rewarding pathology across the Tri-State area (WV, OH, KY) with a balanced clinical load.
• Pursue academic interests in research, advocacy, quality improvement, or administration, supported by the department.

Qualifications

• Board-certified or board-eligible in Pediatric Infectious Diseases.
• Demonstrated or aspiring leadership capabilities; prior experience as a section chief or division lead is helpful but not required.
• Passion for serving a diverse, medically underserved pediatric population.
• Dedication to academic medicine and mentoring the next generation of physicians.
• J-1 visa waiver applicants are welcomed and encouraged to apply – y’all means all.