Director of Pediatric Radiology Ultrasound - Academic - Hybrid Schedule -UPMC in Pittsburgh, PA

Director of Pediatric Ultrasound

UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh

Department of Radiology, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine

Assistant/Associate/Professor, Non-Tenure (Full-Time)

The Department of Radiology at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh (CHP) seek an outstanding academic pediatric radiologist to serve as Director of Pediatric Ultrasound. This is an exceptional leadership opportunity to further advance a nationally prominent pediatric radiology division within one of the top-ranked children's hospitals in the United States. This is an on-site position based at UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh.

Key Highlights:

• Hybrid Schedule
• $30,000 Sign-on bonus
• The Director will provide visionary clinical, academic, and operational leadership for the Section of Pediatric Ultrasound within the Division of Pediatric Radiology, which includes over 17 pediatric radiologists and 2 advanced practice providers.
• This role encompasses oversight of pediatric ultrasound services across UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh, Magee Women's Hospital (a primary delivery hospital with a Level III NICU), and affiliated regional sites providing pediatric imaging. The Director will lead efforts to standardize practices, enhance quality and patient safety, and improve operational efficiency across the network.
• A key priority will be advancing innovation in pediatric ultrasound, including the spearheading the development and clinical integration of emerging technologies such as elastography, contrast-enhanced ultrasound, super-resolution imaging, and artificial intelligence applications.
• The Director will also contribute actively to the department's academic mission by:
  • Providing high-quality clinical care
  • Leading educational initiatives, including workstation teaching and didactic conferences for residents and fellows
  • Mentoring trainees and junior faculty
  • Supporting technologist education in advanced ultrasound techniques
  • Strengthening multidisciplinary clinical collaborations
• The successful candidate will play a central role in driving excellence in clinical care, innovation, and scholarship within the division.

Qualifications:

• MD, DO, or equivalent medical degree
• Board certification in Radiology
• Fellowship training and/or subspecialty certification (or eligibility) in Pediatric Radiology
• Appointment at the rank of Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor , commensurate with experience
• Demonstrated leadership experience with a strong record of clinical excellence, academic productivity, and teaching

What Can UPMC Do for You?

• Non-Profit Health System, Employed Model *PSLF Eligible
• Highly competitive, rank-based academic compensation, academic incentives and generous productivity bonus
• Generous sign on bonus
• Moving expenses
• Substantial support for research, program development, and academic advancement
• Access to state-of-the-art imaging technology and research infrastructure
• A collegial, multidisciplinary environment within a leading academic medical center
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and CME Days plus allowance
• Employer-paid Short and Long-Term Disability Coverage
• Group Life Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition Assistance available for self, spouse/domestic partner, and dependents
• Paid occurrence-based malpractice insurance
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with 50% employer match, plus an employer-paid pension plan. Participate in both!

About UPMC

• UPMC is a world-renowned, nonprofit health care provider and insurer committed to delivering exceptional, people-centered care and community services.
• Headquartered in Pittsburgh and affiliated with the University of Pittsburgh Schools of the Health Sciences, UPMC is shaping the future of health through clinical and technological innovation, research, and education.
• Dedicated to advancing the well-being of our diverse communities, we provide nearly $2 billion annually in community benefits, more than any other health system in Pennsylvania.
• Our 100,000 employees _ including more than 5,000 physicians _ care for patients across more than 40 hospitals and 800 outpatient sites in Pennsylvania, New York, and Maryland, as well as overseas.
• UPMC Insurance Services covers more than 4 million members, providing the highest-quality care at the most affordable price.
• To learn more, visit UPMC.com.

About UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh

• UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh is consistently ranked among the nation's leading pediatric hospitals and performs the largest number of pediatric solid organ transplants in the United States.
• As part of UPMC and the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, the institution offers a highly collaborative and academically rich environment.
• The Division of Pediatric Radiology is supported by the Pediatric Imaging Research Center (PIRC), providing robust infrastructure for clinical, translational, and imaging research.
• Faculty benefit from strong institutional support for innovation and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Our Values

At UPMC, we're driven by shared values that guide our work and keep us accountable to one another. 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.

Support a Diverse Workplace

UPMC respects that talent and skill are not limited but enhanced by the diversity and cultural expertise staff brings to the workplace. Having a diverse employee presence at all levels provides a wealth of benefits. It ensures we have the knowledge, critical thinking, agility, and innovation required of a leading and forward-thinking integrated health care system.

If you are interested in this position or would like more information, please apply today or contact : Lori Leo, or Dr. Rupa Radhakrishnan,

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