Radiology Physician Assistant

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Job description

UPMC is recruiting a Chief of Interventional Radiology (IR) physician for Presbyterian Hospital, the flagship hospital located in Pittsburgh, PA. The IR Division provides care at multiple core academic institutions including UPMC Presbyterian-Shadyside, UPMC Mercy, and Magee-Women's Hospital of UPMC in addition to providing support to other UPMC hospitals in the greater Pittsburgh area. Join the largest academic radiology department in the US. Must possess MD or equivalent, be BC or BE in Radiology and Interventional Radiology fellowship trained with the ability to obtain an unrestricted PA license. H1B visa sponsorship available.

Opportunity Details

• 70% clinical/30% academic, although this will be negotiable.
• Academic portion includes research as well as time teaching medical students, residents and fellows.
• Great opportunity to help build and develop our new IR Institute
• Call 1:4-5
• Hepatobiliary procedure experience a plus
• CAQ in VIR is desired
• Join 9 IR physicians and 6 dedicated APPs
• Participates fully in the IR/DR dual certification residency program including both integrated and independent residency programs in partnership with the UPMC diagnostic radiology residency.
• IR performs a full spectrum of interventional radiology procedures and maintains active outpatient clinics at multiple sites with strong oncologic, hepatobiliary, transplant, trauma, vascular, and pediatric interventional radiology services.
• UPMC IR has multiple ongoing translational research studies, both locally and in collaboration with other national academic institutions. Major research focuses include interventional oncology, organ transplantation, hepatobiliary disease, trauma, and portal hypertension.
• Excellent clinical and academic relationships with Hepatology, Transplant Surgery, Liver Surgery, and Oncology in affiliation with the UPMC Hillman Cancer Center.

What we Offer

• Sign-on bonus
• Additional compensation for extra call
• Relocation up to $10K
• Dual appointment through UPP and University of Pittsburgh
• Tuition benefits to attend University of Pittsburgh for faculty dependents.
• Competitive rank and base salary commensurate with experience and an outstanding benefit package
• 45 days PTO
• CME allowance
• Assistant/Associate/Professor, Non-Tenure Academic appointment at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
• Research through University of Pittsburgh
• Congenial group
• Despite our size, individual divisions have a cohesive, small division feel

About The University of Pittsburgh and UPMC

• Urban, state-related institution
• The University is comprised of 16 schools, four regional campuses outside of Pittsburgh, and four University center (including UCIS) which serve the entire University community.
• $23 billion world-renowned health care provider and insurer
• Based in Pittsburgh, PA
• 92,000 employees, including 4,900 physicians
• Over 40 academic, community and specialty hospitals
• Over 800 doctors' offices and outpatient sites
• UPMC is inventing new models of accountable, cost-effective, patient-centered care
• Closely affiliated with University of Pittsburgh

About the Community

• Pittsburgh is a 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.

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