Academic nuclear medicine radiology faculty position at UPMC Presbyterian

UPMC Southwestern PA; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 432,000 - 528,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation cost assistance

Signing bonus

CME allowance and days

Paid parental leave

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

UPMC Southwestern PA is hiring an academic nuclear medicine physician for a full-time faculty position. Located in Pittsburgh, this role involves a blend of clinical work, teaching, and research within a leading academic program. Candidates should possess an MD degree, board-certification, and completed a Nuclear Medicine fellowship. Competitive benefits include relocation assistance, signing bonuses, and a comprehensive benefits package. Join us in a vibrant city known for its rich culture and medical advancements.

Qualifications

• Candidates must be board-eligible or board-certified by the American Board of Radiology.
• Eligibility for unrestricted licensure in Pennsylvania is required.
• Strong skills in PET-CT and theranostics are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Perform clinical, teaching, and academic responsibilities.
• Provide comprehensive diagnostics and radiopharmaceutical therapy services.
• Engage in clinical trials and research activities.

Skills

Clinical skills in nuclear medicine

Teaching

PET-CT proficiency

Theranostics

Education

MD degree or equivalent

Board-eligible/certified by the American Board of Radiology and/or Nuclear Medicine

Completed Nuclear Medicine fellowship

Job description

Assistant/Associate Professor/Professor NT (Full-Time)

Nuclear Medicine Division

The Nuclear Medicine Division at UPMC and the UPMC/University of Pittsburgh invites applications for an academic nuclear medicine physician faculty position. The Division of Nuclear Medicine encompasses a broad and comprehensive program of clinical and research activities with state‑of‑the‑art facilities and exceptional faculty expertise to provide outstanding patient care, teaching, and research opportunities. The Division provides comprehensive diagnostics and radiopharmaceutical therapy services to the center's five main core hospitals in the city of Pittsburgh including the Hillman Cancer Center. Additional imaging services are provided across multiple centers across the UPMC network. MD degree, or equivalent. Must be board‑eligible or board‑certified by the American Board of Radiology and/or the American Board of Nuclear Medicine, eligible for unrestricted licensure in Pennsylvania, and have completed a Nuclear Medicine fellowship as required for ABR eligible/certified candidates.

Key Highlights

• Duties for this position will consist of a mix of clinical, teaching, and academic responsibilities.
• Candidates with an interest in academic and clinical nuclear medicine with strong skills in PET‑CT and theranostics will be desirable.
• The position will be based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

About UPMC and the Department of Radiology

• UPMC is a $30 billion world‑renowned health‑care provider and insurer based in Pittsburgh, PA, with 100,000 employees, including 5,000 physicians, more than 40 academic, community, and specialty hospitals, and more than 800 doctors’ offices and outpatient sites, a health‑insurance services division, and international and commercial services.
• Non‑Profit Health System
• The Department of Radiology at UPMC is one of the largest academic radiology programs in the country.
• UPMC is a world leader in research and development of both instrumentation and radiotracers.
• The first PET‑CT scanner was invented at UPMC and we have over 100 radiolabeled compounds for human and animal use, including Pittsburgh Compound B (PiB).
• The facilities include state‑of‑the‑art whole‑body scanner quadra@ among other multiple PET‑CT scanners, and SPECT‑CT throughout the network.
• The division conducts large volumes of general nuclear medicine oncologic and non‑oncologic imaging, neuroimaging, and PET‑CT imaging.
• The division also provides a substantial volume of radionuclide therapies including Pluvicto and Lutathera, as well as non‑FDA approved therapies via participation in clinical trials.
• In addition, dedicated didactic and clinical teaching is provided to ACGME‑accredited Diagnostic Radiology residency program trainees and a dedicated PET‑CT fellowship.

What We Offer

• Relocation cost assistance
• Signing bonus
• Competitive compensation plan (480k+, rank based) plus productivity incentives
• Paid time off
• CME allowance and CME days
• Paid Occurrence‑Based Malpractice coverage
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance, short and long‑term disability, group life insurance, tuition assistance for self, dependent, and/or spouse/domestic partner, and 403(b) retirement plan with 50% employer match, plus an employer‑paid pension plan.
• Paid parental leave
• PSLF eligible

About the Community

• Pittsburgh is a vibrant, mid‑sized city with the feel of a small town. Located in the southwest corner of Pennsylvania, it offers the best of everything — an urban melting pot, historical landmarks, ethnic neighborhoods, a vibrant nightlife, picturesque countryside, and the famous three rivers.
• The city is renowned for its cultural institutions, including the Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy, Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium, Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, the National Aviary, and a diverse cultural district.
• The city’s major‑league professional sports teams include the Pittsburgh Steelers, Pittsburgh Penguins, and Pittsburgh Pirates.
• Pittsburgh has a reputation as an advancing leader in medicine, education, health care, robotics, software engineering, and high‑tech industries.
• The city is consistently ranked as one of the top places for families in the U.S. and one of the most affordable, livable, and safest U.S. cities.

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.