Vascular Neurology position with No Call at UPMC in Altoona, PA

Job Description

Job Description

The Department of Neurology at our organization, in collaboration with a regional healthcare facility, is on the lookout for a faculty member to join the Division of Vascular Neurology. This role will involve serving as a vascular neurologist at the healthcare facility, under the guidance of the Chair of Neurology and the Chief of Neurology, who also directs the Stroke program. The selected candidate will collaborate closely with our Neuro Interventional team. Candidates must have completed a minimum of one year in a vascular neurology fellowship and hold an MD or equivalent degree. Additionally, they should be board certified or eligible in both Neurology and Vascular Neurology, with the capability to secure an unrestricted Pennsylvania medical license.

• No on-call responsibilities
• Join the vascular neurology division at our regional healthcare facility, which includes four vascular neurologists, two neurointerventionalists, five Advanced Practice Providers (APPs), and a dedicated clinic staff.
• Work alongside a committed team of local and regional neurologists, neurointerventionalists, neuroradiologists, neurosurgeons, APPs, specialized stroke nurses, and social workers.
• Benefit from additional collaboration opportunities with our main campus, including educational lecture series, larger departmental events, and teaching and research initiatives.

• Sign-on bonus and relocation assistance
• Competitive salary and rank based on experience, along with an exceptional benefits package
• Six weeks of salary support for vacation (four weeks) and continuing medical education (CME) allowance (two weeks)
• Faculty appointment at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, aligned with experience

• The regional healthcare facility is a 400-bed system serving nearly 400,000 residents in central Pennsylvania.
• It is a Joint Commission certified stroke center and has been conducting neurointerventional procedures since 2018.
• Clinical teaching opportunities are available on the campus, with medical students rotating for their required Neurology Clerkship and Stroke/NIR electives from both Drexel and the University of Pittsburgh Schools of Medicine.
• Clinical services encompass outpatient clinics, inpatient vascular neurology services, and neurointerventional services, while a separate neurohospitalist service manages general neurology consultations.
• Research at the facility includes funded clinical trials in stroke, aimed at providing our patient population with access to cutting-edge care, including drug and device trials.
• Research funding for clinical, basic, data science, and translational studies within the Neurology department has consistently increased, with over $25 million in research support received in FY25.
• The Department of Neurology has been awarded the NINDS UE5 grant to support research training for residents and fellows through the ‘Neurology, Neurosurgery, and Neuropathology Pittsburgh Research Education Plan (N3-PREP)’ and is part of the NINDS Network for Excellence in Neuroscience Clinical Trials (NeuroNEXT).

• Altoona is a charming city surrounded by picturesque mountains and valleys in central Pennsylvania, offering easy access to five major metropolitan areas, along with a friendly lifestyle rich in cultural and recreational activities.
• Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy hiking, biking, paddling, fishing, golfing, and skiing at nearby state parks, resorts, and rail trails. The nearby State College, home to Penn State’s University Park campus, features Big Ten sports, national touring artists, and a vibrant college town atmosphere.
• Altoona is also home to a professional baseball team, the Altoona Curve, affiliated with the Pittsburgh Pirates, and boasts a cultural district with symphony and theater performances.
• Our organization is recognized as a leader in advancing medicine, education, healthcare, robotics, software engineering, and high-tech industries.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion:

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran. Our organization is dedicated to promoting diversity through initiatives that foster inclusion, such as Employee Resource Groups and other programs aimed at supporting a diverse workforce.