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 facility, under the guidance of the Chair of Neurology and the Chief of Neurology, who also directs the Stroke program. The selected candidate will closely collaborate with our Neuro Interventional team. Applicants must have completed a minimum of one year in a vascular neurology fellowship and possess an MD or equivalent degree. Additionally, candidates should be board certified or eligible in both Neurology and Vascular Neurology, with the capability to secure an unrestricted Pennsylvania medical license.

Key Highlights

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

What We Offer

• Sign-on bonus and relocation assistance
• Competitive salary and rank based on experience, along with an excellent 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

About the Department of Neurology and the Vascular Neurology/Neurointerventional Division

• The healthcare facility is a 400-bed regional 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 rotating medical students participating in required Neurology Clerkships 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, with a separate Neurohospitalist service for 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 seen consistent growth, 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 also part of the NINDS Network for Excellence in Neuroscience Clinical Trials (NeuroNEXT).

About the Community

• Altoona is a charming city surrounded by picturesque mountains and valleys in central Pennsylvania, conveniently located near five major metropolitan areas, offering a friendly and uncomplicated 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 area also features Big Ten sports, national touring artists, and a vibrant college town atmosphere in neighboring State College, home to Penn State's University Park campus.
• Altoona hosts a professional baseball team, the Altoona Curve, affiliated with the Pittsburgh Pirates, and boasts a cultural district that includes symphony and theater performances.
• Our organization is recognized as a leader in 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.