Academic nuclear medicine radiology faculty position at UPMC Presbyterian

Job Description

Job Description

Full-Time Assistant/Associate Professor/Professor NT

Nuclear Medicine Division

Our organization is seeking applications for a faculty position in academic nuclear medicine. The Nuclear Medicine Division offers a comprehensive array of clinical and research activities, equipped with cutting-edge facilities and a team of highly skilled faculty dedicated to delivering exceptional patient care, education, and research opportunities. This division provides extensive diagnostic and radiopharmaceutical therapy services to five primary hospitals in Pittsburgh, including the Hillman Cancer Center, along with additional imaging services across the UPMC network.

Essential Qualifications

• Applicants must possess an MD degree or its equivalent.
• Board eligibility or certification from the American Board of Radiology and/or the American Board of Nuclear Medicine is required.
• Candidates must be eligible for unrestricted licensure in Pennsylvania and have completed a Nuclear Medicine fellowship as necessary for ABR eligibility/certification.

Key Responsibilities

• This role will involve a combination of clinical, teaching, and academic duties.
• We are particularly interested in candidates with expertise in academic and clinical nuclear medicine, especially those skilled in PET CT and theranostics.
• The position will be located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

About Our Organization and the Radiology Department

• We are a $30 billion healthcare provider and insurer based in Pittsburgh, employing 100,000 individuals, including 5,000 physicians, and operating over 40 hospitals and more than 800 outpatient sites.
• As a non-profit health system, we are recognized as one of the largest academic radiology programs in the nation.
• Our organization is a leader in the research and development of both instrumentation and radiotracers.
• We pioneered the first PET/CT scanner and currently have over 100 radiolabeled compounds available for both human and animal applications, including Pittsburgh Compound B (PiB).
• Our facilities feature advanced whole-body scanners and multiple PET/CT and SPECT/CT systems throughout the network.
• The division handles a significant volume of general nuclear medicine imaging, including oncologic and non-oncologic studies, neuroimaging, and PET CT imaging.
• We also provide a substantial amount of radionuclide therapies, including Pluvicto and Lutathera, along with non-FDA approved therapies through clinical trial participation.
• Dedicated didactic and clinical instruction is offered to trainees in our ACGME accredited Diagnostic Radiology residency program and a specialized PET/CT fellowship.

What We Provide

• Assistance with relocation costs.
• A signing bonus.
• A competitive compensation package starting at $480k+, based on rank, along with productivity incentives.
• Generous paid time off.
• Funding for continuing medical education (CME) and designated CME days.
• Occurrence-based malpractice coverage at no cost.
• A comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, short and long-term disability, group life insurance, tuition assistance for yourself and dependents, a 403(b) retirement plan with a 50% employer match, and an employer-funded pension plan.
• Paid parental leave.
• Eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.

About the Community

• Pittsburgh is a dynamic mid-sized city that offers a small-town atmosphere. Located in the southwestern part of Pennsylvania, it boasts a rich urban culture, historical sites, diverse neighborhoods, a lively nightlife, beautiful countryside, and the iconic three rivers.
• The city is home to numerous cultural institutions, including the Carnegie Museums, Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy, Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium, Phipps Conservatory, and the National Aviary, along with a vibrant cultural district.
• Pittsburgh's major league sports teams include the Steelers, Penguins, and Pirates.
• The city is recognized as a leader in fields such as medicine, education, healthcare, robotics, software engineering, and high-tech industries.
• Consistently ranked among the best places for families in the U.S., Pittsburgh is also noted for its affordability, livability, and safety.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to fostering diversity through initiatives that promote inclusion, such as Employee Resource Groups and other programs aimed at supporting a diverse workforce.