Academic Vascular Neurologist
upmc university of pittsburghPittsburgh, PA
Academic Vascular Neurologist
upmc university of pittsburghPittsburgh, PA
2 days ago
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General Medical and Surgical HospitalsColleges, Universities, and Professional SchoolsSpecialty HospitalsAbout the role
The Department of Neurology at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and UPMC invites applications for an Academic Vascular Neurologist to join the UPMC Stroke Institute. The successful candidate will join an internationally recognized team committed to advancing cerebrovascular medicine through patient care, education, clinical research, and innovation. This position is available at the Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor level, commensurate with experience and academic accomplishments. Practice Info Practice within one of the nation's most comprehensive integrated stroke systems, including 5 Comprehensive/ Thrombectomy-Capable Stroke Centers, numerous Primary Stroke Centers, and one of the country's largest academic telestroke networks. Collaborate with vascular neurologists, neurointerventional neurologists, cerebrovascular neurosurgeons, neurocritical care physicians, neuroradiologists, rehabilitation specialists, advanced practice providers, and dedicated research professionals. The UPMC Stroke Institute serves as the hub for cerebrovascular care across one of the nation's largest integrated academic healthcare systems. The Institute encompasses multiple Comprehensive Stroke Centers, Thrombectomy-Capable Stroke Centers, Primary Stroke Centers, and affiliated hospitals across Pennsylvania, New York, Maryland, and neighboring states. The academic telestroke program provides 24/7 vascular neurology expertise to 35 hospitals, supporting over 13,000 acute stroke consultations annually. Shift & Schedule Six weeks of salary support for vacation (4 weeks) and CME (2 weeks).
Responsibilities:
Participate in landmark NIH-funded, investigator-initiated, and industry-sponsored clinical trials that continue to shape national and international stroke guidelines. Teach and mentor 5 ACGME-accredited Vascular Neurology Fellows and 4 CAST-accredited Neuroendovascular Fellows, along with neurology residents, medical students, and visiting physicians. Engage in innovation spanning advanced neuroendovascular treatments, neuroimaging, neurosonology, artificial intelligence, digital health, implementation science, and regional stroke systems of care.
Compensation: Competitive salary and academic rank commensurate with experience. Sign-on bonus
Benefits:
Relocation assistance.
Outstanding UPMC benefits package.
University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine faculty appointment.
Protected academic time, mentorship, leadership development, and opportunities for career advancement.
Qualifications:
Applicants must have completed an ACGME-accredited Vascular Neurology Fellowship.
Applicants must be board-certified or board-eligible in Neurology and Vascular Neurology.
Applicants must be eligible for unrestricted medical licensure in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
Interests in clinical research, clinical trials, medical education, quality improvement, implementation science, artificial intelligence, or stroke systems of care are strongly encouraged.
Open to visa sponsorship
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Experience level
Lead
Location
Pittsburgh, PA
Occupation
Physicians, All Other
Industry
General Medical and Surgical Hospitals
Posted
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