Vascular Neurology position with No Call

vascular neurology fellowship. Must have an MD or equivalent and board certified/eligible in Neurology and Vascular Neurology with the ability to obtain an unrestricted PA license.

Key Highlights

• No Call
• Become part of the vascular neurology division at UPMC Altoona campus, within the Department of Neurology, with 4 vascular neurology physicians that include 2 neurointerventionalists, 5 APPs and a dedicated clinic staff.
• Collaborate with a dedicated team of local and regional neurologists, neurointerventionalists, neuroradiologists, neurosurgeons, Advanced Practice Providers, dedicated stroke nurses and social workers.
• Enjoy additional opportunities for collaboration with the Pittsburgh campus including educational lecture series, larger department events, teaching and research opportunities.

What we Offer

• Sign-on bonus and relocation
• Competitive rank and base salary commensurate with experience and an outstanding benefit package
• 6 weeks of salary support for vacation (4 weeks) and for CME allowance (2 weeks)
• University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine faculty appointment commensurate with experience

About The Department of Neurology and Vascular Neurology/Neurointerventional Division at the University of Pittsburgh & UPMC Altoona

• UPMC Altoona is a 400-bed regional healthcare system providing care to nearly 400,000 residents in central Pennsylvania.
• UPMC Altoona is a Joint Commission certified stroke center and has been performing Neurointerventional procedures since 2018.
• On the Altoona campus, there are clinical teaching opportunities with regularly rotating medical students for their required Neurology Clerkship and for Stroke/NIR electives from both Drexel and University of Pittsburgh Schools of Medicine.
• Clinical services span outpatient clinics, inpatient Vascular Neurology service and Neurointerventional services. A separate Neurohospitalist service covers general neurology consultations.
• Research conducted at the UPMC Altoona campus includes funded clinical trials in stroke with the goal of offering our patient population access to state-of-the-art care. These trials include drug and device trials.
• Research funding for clinical, basic, data science, and translational studies in the UPMC Neurology department has increased steadily and in FY25 the department received over $25 million in research support.
• The Department of Neurology was awarded the NINDS UE5 to support research training of residents and fellows, "Neurology, Neurosurgery, and Neuropathology Pittsburgh Research Education Plan (N3-PREP)" and is also part of the NINDS Network for Excellence in Neuroscience Clinical Trials (NeuroNEXT).

About the Community

• Altoona is a small city with beautiful scenic views of the surrounding mountains and valleys of central Pennsylvania with easy access to 5 major metro areas - offering a friendly and uncomplicated lifestyle filled with cultural and recreational opportunities.
• Hiking, biking, paddling, fishing, golfing and skiing are popular at nearby state parks, resorts and rail trails. Big10 sports, national touring performing artists and a college town atmosphere are among the highlights of neighboring State College, home to Penn State's University Park campus.
• Altoona is home to a professional baseball team, the Altoona Curve, which is a Pittsburgh Pirates affiliate and boasts of a cultural district that includes symphony and theater performances.
• UPMC has a reputation as an advancing leader in medicine, education, health care, robotics, software engineering, and high-tech industries.

UPMC's Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion:

• UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran. UPMC is committed to advancing diversity through programs that promote inclusion, such as Employee Resource Groups and other initiatives to support a diverse workforce.