The Department of Neurology at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and UPMC Altoona are seeking a faculty candidate in the Division of Vascular Neurology to serve as a vascular neurologist on the UPMC Altoona campus. The incoming clinician will work closely in partnership with the Neuro Interventional team and collaborate with a dedicated multidisciplinary staff. This position offers an engaging academic environment with opportunities for teaching, research, and clinical service across outpatient and inpatient settings.
Practice Info
- Become part of the vascular neurology division at UPMC Altoona campus, within the Department of Neurology, with 4 vascular neurology physicians that include 2 neurointerventionalists, 5 APPs and a dedicated clinic staff
- Collaborate with a dedicated team of local and regional neurologists, neurointerventionalists, neuroradiologists, neurosurgeons, Advanced Practice Providers, dedicated stroke nurses and social workers
- UPMC Altoona is a 400-bed regional healthcare system providing care to nearly 400,000 residents in central Pennsylvania
- UPMC Altoona is a Joint Commission certified stroke center and has been performing Neurointerventional procedures since 2018
- On the Altoona campus, there are clinical teaching opportunities with regularly rotating medical students for their required Neurology Clerkship and for Stroke/NIR electives from both Drexel and University of Pittsburgh Schools of Medicine
- Clinical services span outpatient clinics, inpatient Vascular Neurology service and Neurointerventional services
Responsibilities
- Serve as a vascular neurologist on the UPMC Altoona campus
- Work closely in partnership with our Neuro Interventional team
- Collaborate with a dedicated team of local and regional neurologists, neurointerventionalists, neuroradiologists, neurosurgeons, Advanced Practice Providers, dedicated stroke nurses and social workers
Compensation
- Competitive rank and base salary commensurate with experience
Benefits
- Sign-on bonus and relocation
- Outstanding benefit package
- 6 weeks of salary support for vacation (4 weeks) and for CME allowance (2 weeks)
- University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine faculty appointment commensurate with experience
Shift & Schedule
- No Call
Requirements
- Must have completed at least one year of vascular neurology fellowship
- Must have an MD or equivalent
- Board certified/eligible in Neurology and Vascular Neurology
- Ability to obtain an unrestricted PA license
Vascular Neurologist in Altoona at UPMC (University of Pittsburgh)
This position is listed as full time and able to be worked remotely. It was posted 5 days ago.