Vascular Neurology position at UPMC in Altoona, PA

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

Key Highlights

• Join the vascular neurology division at our regional healthcare 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 specialists, including neurologists, neurointerventionalists, neuroradiologists, neurosurgeons, APPs, stroke nurses, and social workers.
• Benefit from additional collaborative opportunities with the main campus, including educational lectures, departmental events, teaching, and research initiatives.

What We Offer

• Sign-on bonus and relocation assistance.
• A competitive salary and rank based on experience, along with an exceptional benefits package.
• Six weeks of salary support for vacation (four weeks) and continuing medical education (CME) (two weeks).
• A 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 recognized as a Joint Commission certified stroke center and has been conducting neurointerventional procedures since 2018.
• Clinical teaching opportunities are available on campus, with rotating medical students participating in their required Neurology Clerkship and Stroke/NIR electives from various medical schools.
• 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 focused on stroke, aimed at providing cutting-edge care to our patient population, including drug and device trials.
• Research funding for clinical, basic, data science, and translational studies in the Neurology department has seen consistent growth, with over $25 million in support received in FY25.
• The department has been awarded the NINDS UE5 grant to enhance research training for residents and fellows through the "Neurology, Neurosurgery, and Neuropathology Pittsburgh Research Education Plan (N3-PREP)" and is 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 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 nearby State College, home to Penn State's University Park campus, features Big10 sports, national touring artists, and a vibrant college atmosphere.
• Altoona hosts a professional baseball team, the Altoona Curve, affiliated with the Pittsburgh Pirates, and boasts a cultural district with 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.