Nuclear Medicine - Physician
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_onSaint Marys Cemetery, Bancroft Street, Central Lawrenceville, Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, 15201, United States
About the Nuclear Medicine Division
The Nuclear Medicine Division at UPMC and the University of Pittsburgh invites applications for an academic nuclear medicine physician faculty position. Encompassing a broad and comprehensive program of clinical and research activities, the Division leverages 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 Pittsburgh, including the Hillman Cancer Center, with additional imaging services extending across the UPMC network. As a world leader in the research and development of both instrumentation and radiotracers, the Division was the site of the first PET/CT scanner invention and maintains over 100 radiolabeled compounds for human and animal use. Facilities include state-of-the-art whole-body scanners, multiple PET/CT scanners, and SPECT/CT units throughout the network.
The Division conducts large volumes of general nuclear medicine, oncologic and non-oncologic imaging, neuroimaging, and PET/CT imaging. It also provides substantial volumes of radionuclide therapies, including Pluvicto and Lutathera, as well as non-FDA approved therapies via clinical trials. Dedicated didactic and clinical teaching is provided to ACGME-accredited Diagnostic Radiology residency trainees and a dedicated PET/CT fellowship.
About the Role
This full-time academic position offers a dynamic mix of clinical, teaching, and academic responsibilities. The role is designed for candidates with a strong interest in academic and clinical nuclear medicine, particularly those with expertise in PET/CT and theranostics. Based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, the position serves as a cornerstone for the Division's mission to advance patient care and medical education within one of the largest academic radiology programs in the country.
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 an urban melting pot with 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, Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy, Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium, Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, and the National Aviary.
Major league professional sports teams include the Steelers, Penguins, and Pirates. Pittsburgh has a reputation as an advancing leader in medicine, education, health care, robotics, software engineering, and high-tech industries. Consistently ranked as one of the top places for families in the U.S., it is recognized as one of the most affordable, livable, and safest cities in the nation.
UPMC's Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to advancing diversity through programs that promote inclusion, such as Employee Resource Groups and other initiatives to support a diverse workforce. The organization values a workforce that reflects the communities it serves.
Work location
Work model: On-site
Saint Marys Cemetery, Bancroft Street, Central Lawrenceville, Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, 15201, United States
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Key Responsibilities
- check_circleProvide comprehensive nuclear medicine diagnostics and radiopharmaceutical therapy services
- check_circleConduct clinical teaching for Diagnostic Radiology residency trainees and PET/CT fellows
- check_circlePerform PET CT imaging and theranostics procedures across UPMC network hospitals
- check_circleParticipate in academic research and development of instrumentation and radiotracers
- check_circleDeliver didactic instruction and clinical supervision to medical trainees
Requirements
- verifiedMD degree or equivalent
- verifiedBoard-eligible or board-certified by American Board of Radiology and/or American Board of Nuclear Medicine
- verifiedEligible for unrestricted licensure in Pennsylvania
- verifiedCompleted Nuclear Medicine fellowship
Nice to Have
Interest in academic and clinical nuclear medicine with strong skills in PET CT and theranostics.
Benefits & Perks
check_circleRelocation cost assistancecheck_circleSigning bonuscheck_circlePaid time offcheck_circleCME allowance and CME daysPaid Occurrence-Based Malpractice coverage
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Skills, education and keywords
Skills: Pet CT, Theranostics, Nuclear Medicine, Spect CT, Radionuclide Therapies, Pluvicto, Lutathera.
Education: MD degree required, or equivalent.
Frequently asked questions about Nuclear Medicine - Physician at UPMC
What does a Nuclear Medicine - Physician at UPMC do?expand_more
A Nuclear Medicine - Physician at UPMC is responsible for the following: Provide comprehensive nuclear medicine diagnostics and radiopharmaceutical therapy services; Conduct clinical teaching for Diagnostic Radiology residency trainees and PET/CT fellows; Perform PET CT imaging and theranostics procedures across UPMC network hospitals; and Participate in academic research and development of instrumentation and radiotracers.
What are the requirements for this Nuclear Medicine - Physician role?expand_more
To qualify for the Nuclear Medicine - Physician at UPMC position, applicants should have: MD degree or equivalent; Board-eligible or board-certified by American Board of Radiology and/or American Board of Nuclear Medicine; Eligible for unrestricted licensure in Pennsylvania; and Completed Nuclear Medicine fellowship.
Where is the Nuclear Medicine - Physician role at UPMC located?expand_more
Nuclear Medicine - Physician at UPMC is based in Saint Marys Cemetery, Bancroft Street, Central Lawrenceville, Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, 15201, United States. This is a on-site role.
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UPMC has listed this Nuclear Medicine - Physician role as on-site.
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Candidates for Nuclear Medicine - Physician at UPMC should have mid level.
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Key skills for Nuclear Medicine - Physician at UPMC include Pet CT; Theranostics; Nuclear Medicine; Spect CT; Radionuclide Therapies; Pluvicto; and Lutathera.
What education is required for Nuclear Medicine - Physician at UPMC?expand_more
Educational requirements for this role: MD degree required, or equivalent.
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Nuclear Medicine - Physician at UPMC is part of the healthcare & nursing job category on Recrutus.