Academic nuclear medicine physician faculty position position at UPMC Presbyterian
Job Description
Full-Time Assistant/Associate Professor/Professor NT
Nuclear Medicine Division
Our organization is seeking applications for a faculty position in nuclear medicine. The Nuclear Medicine Division offers a comprehensive array of clinical and research activities, supported by cutting-edge facilities and a team of highly skilled faculty members 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 throughout the UPMC network.
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 or certification.
Position Highlights
The role encompasses a blend of clinical, educational, 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.
This position is located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
About Our Organization and the Radiology Department
We are a leading health care provider and insurer, with a $30 billion operation based in Pittsburgh, employing 100,000 individuals, including 5,000 physicians, and managing over 40 hospitals and 800 outpatient sites.
Our Department of Radiology is among the largest academic radiology programs in the nation.
We are recognized globally for our advancements in research and development of instrumentation and radiotracers.
Notably, the first PET/CT scanner was developed here, and we have over 100 radiolabeled compounds available for both human and animal applications, including Pittsburgh Compound B (PiB).
Our facilities feature state-of-the-art equipment, including the quadra@ whole body scanner and multiple PET/CT and SPECT/CT scanners throughout our network.
The division handles a significant volume of both oncologic and non-oncologic nuclear medicine imaging, neuroimaging, and PET CT imaging.
We also provide a substantial amount of radionuclide therapies, including Pluvicto and Lutathera, as well as non-FDA approved therapies through clinical trial participation.
Additionally, we offer dedicated didactic and clinical training to residents in our ACGME accredited Diagnostic Radiology program and a specialized PET/CT fellowship.
What We Provide
Assistance with relocation costs.
A signing bonus.
A competitive compensation package starting at $480,000, with additional productivity incentives.
Generous paid time off.
Continuing Medical Education (CME) allowance and designated CME days.
Coverage for occurrence-based malpractice insurance.
A comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, short and long-term disability, group life insurance, tuition assistance for employees and their 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. Situated in the southwestern part of Pennsylvania, it boasts a rich blend of urban culture, historical sites, diverse neighborhoods, a lively nightlife, scenic landscapes, 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 Botanical Gardens, 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.
Pittsburgh consistently ranks as one of the best places for families in the U.S., noted for its affordability, livability, and safety.
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 various programs aimed at supporting a diverse workforce.
