Nuclear Medicine Physician Assistant

The Nuclear Medicine Division at UPMC and the UPMC/University of Pittsburgh is currently accepting applications for an academic nuclear medicine physician. 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 Department of Radiology at UPMC is one of the largest academic radiology programs in the country. Candidate must have an MD degree, or equivalent, be Board-eligible or board-certified by the American Board of Radiology or the American Board of Nuclear Medicine and be eligible for unrestricted licensure in Pennsylvania. Completion of a Nuclear Medicine fellowship training is also required for ABR eligible/certified candidates.About the PositionDuties will consist of a mix of clinical, teaching, and academic responsibilities.Teaching opportunities include supervision and education of ACGME and advanced pediatric imaging fellows and residents from the University of Pittsburgh as well as additional affiliated, highly regarded residencies.What we Offer45 days PTO/year (inclusive of PTO, CME, & holidays)$4110/year CME dollarsPaid occurrence-based malpractice insuranceMedical, dental and vision insurance, Short and long-term disability, optional Group Life insurance and Robust retirement plansCustomary and reasonable moving expenses up to $10KAbout The Division of Nuclear Medicine and UPMCUPMC 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).In addition, dedicated teaching and clinical experience are provided to all radiology residents in our ACGME accredited Diagnostic Radiology residency to ensure satisfaction of the ABR requirements.Our PET/CT fellowship also provides highly supervised clinical instruction in both PET and diagnostic CT interpretation.$26 billion world-renowned health care provider and insurer92,000 employees, including 4,900 physiciansOver 40 academic, community and specialty hospitalsOver 800 doctors' offices and outpatient sitesUPMC is inventing new models of accountable, cost-effective, patient-centered careClosely affiliated with University of PittsburghAbout the CommunityPittsburgh 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.