Academic Pediatric Neuroradiologist - Leadership - UPMC in Pittsburgh, PA

Director of Pediatric Neuroradiology

UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh

Department of Radiology, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine

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 seek an outstanding academic pediatric neuroradiologist to serve as Director of Pediatric Neuroradiology. This is an exceptional opportunity to lead and further develop a nationally recognized pediatric neuroradiology service within one of the premier children’s hospitals in the United States.

 

Key Highlights:

• The Director will provide strategic, clinical, educational, and research leadership for the subspecialized Section of Pediatric Neuroradiology within the division of Pediatric Radiology.
• Leadership responsibilities include direct oversight of all clinical operations of the pediatric neuroradiology section, faculty and trainee mentorship, driving quality improvement, patient safety initiatives and operational efficiency and create strategic initiatives to enhance national visibility.
• They will collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams, including neurology, neurosurgery, neuro-oncology, and developmental pediatrics.
• The Director is expected to optimize advanced imaging techniques, including functional MRI, diffusion imaging, fetal MRI, quantitative neuroimaging and AI in neuroimaging.
• Academically, the Director is expected to maintain a strong record of scholarly activity and publications, collaborate with basic scientists in the Pediatric Imaging Research Center (PIRC) and the Department of Radiology, as well as clinical collaborators in the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, and work alongside the Pediatric Neuroradiology fellowship director to expand the fellowship training program.
• Grant funding is a plus but not required.
• The successful candidate will play a key role in advancing excellence in clinical care, fostering innovation in neuroimaging, and supporting the academic mission of the department and institution.

Qualifications:

• MD, DO, or equivalent medical degree
• Board certification in Radiology and completion of fellowship training or subspecialty certification (or eligibility) in Neuroradiology or Pediatric Radiology with expertise in expertise in pediatric imaging
• Academic rank of Associate Professor or Professor (or eligibility for appointment at those levels)
• Leadership experience and a track record of clinical excellence, scholarship, and teaching

What Can UPMC Do for You?

• Non-Profit Health System, Employed Model *PSLF Eligible
• Highly competitive rank-based faculty compensation with comprehensive benefits package
• Generous productivity incentives
• Sign on bonus
• Relocation reimbursement
• Substantial support for academic growth, research, and program development
•  Access to state-of-the-art imaging technologies and research infrastructure
• A collegial and multidisciplinary academic environment
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and CME Days *Recruiter delete, if not applicable*
• 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.

Our Values

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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, leolb@upmc.edu