Academic Nuclear Medicine Radiologist

UPMC and the University of Pittsburgh invite applications for an academic nuclear medicine physician faculty position within the Nuclear Medicine Division. The selected candidate will engage in a comprehensive mix of clinical care, teaching, and academic responsibilities across UPMC's premier network facilities. This role offers exciting opportunities to work with state-of-the-art imaging equipment, advanced radiopharmaceuticals, and robust research programs in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Practice Info

• The Division of Nuclear Medicine encompasses a broad and comprehensive program of clinical and research activities with state-of-the-art facilities.
• The Division provides comprehensive diagnostics and radiopharmaceutical therapy services to the center’s 5 main core hospitals in the city of Pittsburgh including the Hillman Cancer center.
• Additional imaging services are provided across multiple centers across UPMC network.
• The position will be based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
• The Department of Radiology at UPMC is one of the largest academic radiology programs in the country.

Responsibilities

• Duties for this position will consist of a mix of clinical, teaching, and academic responsibilities.
• Conduct large volumes of general nuclear medicine oncologic and non-oncologic imaging, neuroimaging, and PET CT imaging.
• Provide a substantial volume of radionuclide therapies including Pluvicto and Lutathera as well as non-FDA approved therapies via participation in clinical trials.
• Provide dedicated didactic and clinical teaching to ACGME-accredited Diagnostic Radiology residency program trainees and a dedicated PET/CT fellowship.

Compensation

• Competitive compensation plan ($480k+, rank based) plus productivity incentives.
• Signing bonus.
• Salary of $484,000 - $550,000.

Benefits

• Relocation cost assistance.
• Paid time off.
• CME allowance and CME days.
• Paid Occurrence-Based Malpractice coverage.
• Comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance, Short and Long-Term disability, Group Life Insurance, Tuition assistance for self, dependent and/or spouse/domestic partner, and 403(b) Retirement Plan with 50% employer match, plus an employer paid pension plan.
• Paid Parental Leave.
• PSLF Eligible.

Shift & Schedule

• Full-time.

Requirements

• MD degree, or equivalent.
• Must be Board-eligible or board-certified by the American Board of Radiology and/or the American Board of Nuclear Medicine.
• Eligible for unrestricted licensure in Pennsylvania.
• Completed a Nuclear Medicine fellowship as required for ABR eligible/certified candidates.
• Candidates with interest in academic and clinical nuclear medicine with strong skills in PET CT and theranostics are desirable.
• Open to visa sponsorship.