Pathology - Physician

Thoracic Pathology Physician Opportunity in Pittsburgh, PA

The Division of Anatomic Pathology of UPMC Shadyside Hospital, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC) and University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine (UPSOM) is seeking a candidate for an Assistant, Associate or Professor in the appointment stream academic clinical track with expertise in Thoracic Pathology.

Key Highlights

• Join a robust group of 131 Pathologists system wide with 3 in the thoracic division
• In addition to teaching and sign-out responsibilities, the candidate would have ample opportunities for translational research utilizing the state-of-the-art resources of our molecular genomic laboratory and digital pathology laboratory.
• The department will provide startup resources and protected time to assure a successful academic career.
• Experience in head and neck pathology would be beneficial but not required.
• The Thoracic Pathology Center of Excellence (COE) consists of three Pulmonary Pathologists and is known for its expertise in neoplastic and non-neoplastic lung diseases, along with transplant pathology.
• This COE processes over 5,000 thoracic cases per year and serves as a local, regional and national consultation reference laboratory including telepathology.
• It also offers a one-year ACGME accredited Thoracic Fellowship program.

What Can UPMC Do for You?

• Salary will be commensurate with experience.
• Full-time faculty member at the University of Pittsburgh as well as a participant in the UPMC/UPP faculty practice plan.
• $10,000 for relocation
• Six weeks of PTO which includes vacation and CME
• $4,110 for CME
• Paid medical licensure
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits plus Occurrence-based malpractice insurance
• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
• Access to wellness programs and a supportive work-life balance.
• Participation in a robust retirement plan and other employee perks.

Qualifications

• Must have an M.D. and Board certified in Anatomic Pathology with specialty training and academic interest in thoracic pathology
• Eligibility for medical licensure in Pennsylvania is required.
• A record of and commitment to scholarly activities and publications

About the Community

• Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania is a city that has been praised as one of the top places to live, work, and visit in the United States (US). Recently, it was rated among the top 10 best places to live by Livability.com and one of the top 10 large cities in the US by Cond Nast Traveler.
• Pittsburgh offers exceptional school systems, numerous colleges/universities, cutting-edge technology, outdoor parks and recreation, cultural activities, and numerous sporting event
• Pittsburgh is a vibrant, mid-sized city with the feel of a small town. Located in the southwest corner of Pennsylvania, it offers the best of everything — an urban melting pot, historical landmarks, ethnic neighborhoods, a vibrant nightlife, picturesque countryside, and the famous three rivers.
• The city is renowned for its cultural institutions, including the Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy, Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium, Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, the National Aviary, and a diverse cultural district.
• The city's major league professional sports teams include the Pittsburgh Steelers, Pittsburgh Penguins, and Pittsburgh Pirates.
• Pittsburgh has a reputation as an advancing leader in medicine, education, health care, robotics, software engineering, and high-tech industries.
• The city is consistently ranked as one of the top places for families in the U.S. and one of the most affordable, livable, and safest U.S. cities.

UPMC’s Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion:

- UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran. UPMC is committed to advancing diversity through programs that promote inclusion, such as Employee Resource Groups and other initiatives to support a diverse workforce.