Community Neurology Physician

T he University of Pittsburgh Department of Neurology and UPMC Neuroimmunology & Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Center have an exciting opportunity for a fellowship-trained clinical neuroimmunologist to join our expanding organization. We seek a highly motivated clinician interested in providing comprehensive care for patients with neuroimmunologic disorders, and teaching medical students, neurology residents, fellows, and support staff. An interest and background in conducting clinical research are desired but not required. Our MS Center has a dedicated team of specialty-trained nurses; research, insurance authorization, and support staff; We have access to a network of high-quality neuroimaging resources, including 3 Tesla MRI and CT/PET scanners and excellent neuroradiology support. We have many educational activities, including a regular journal club, bimonthly complex case review conference, bimonthly neuroradiology case conference, and educational sessions geared towards all center providers and support staff. We provide multi-disciplinary care through collaboration with affiliated subspecialists in related disciplines, including psychiatry, cognitive neurology, physical medicine and rehabilitation, neurosurgery, neuro-urology, neuro-ophthalmology, neuro-vestibular, neuro-otology, neuro-gastroenterology, neuro-rheumatology, women's neurology; we have a specialized regional network of physical, occupational, and speech therapists; Our team of experienced nurses and advanced practice providers provide crucial assistance with patient care and safety follow-up visits, authorizations for pharmaceuticals and diagnostic testing, disability form completion, and appeals of insurance denials. Comprehensive benefits package, including sign-on and relocation assistance H1B visa sponsorship available, if applicable University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine faculty appointment based on experience Magee-Womens Research Institute is the largest independent research institute in the world focused solely on women's health research. Our research scientists are engaged in health research that spans reproductive biology and development and diverse aspects of women's health. UPMC is a $23 billion world-renowned health care provider and insurer ~92,000 employees, including 4,900 physicians ~ Over 40 academic, community and specialty hospitals ~ Over 800 doctors' offices and outpatient sites ~ UPMC is inventing new models of accountable, cost-effective, patient-centered care ~ About the Community Pittsburgh has a reputation as an advancing leader in medicine, education, health care, robotics, software engineering, and high-tech industries. Our Values of Quality & Safety, Dignity & Respect, Caring & Listening, Responsibility & Integrity, Excellence & Innovation play a vital role in creating a cohesive, positive experience for our employees, patients, health plan members, and community. UPMC respects that talent and skill are not limited but enhanced by the diversity and cultural expertise staff brings to the workplace. It ensures we have the knowledge, critical thinking, agility, and innovation required of a leading and forward-thinking integrated health care system.