Job Description

The Department of Neurology at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and UPMC is seeking a faculty candidate in the Headache Division. The faculty will serve as a clinician or clinician-scientist in the Headache program under the leadership of Dr. Page B. Pennell, Chair of Neurology and Dr. Robert Kaniecki, Headache Division Chief. Must have an MD or DO degree and have completed a Headache fellowship. The applicant must be board certified/eligible in Neurology and Headache Medicine with the ability to obtain an unrestricted PA license.

Opportunity Details

• Become part of the Headache Division within the Department of Neurology, with 5 adult and 1 pediatric headache board-certified physicians, 3 APPs, and 1-2 fellows each year.
• Collaborate with neuroophthalmology, neurovestibular, psychiatry and neurosurgical colleagues as well as clinicians in the internationally recognized UPMC Concussion program.
• Leverage available clinical research foundational funds if desired

What we Offer

• Sign-on bonus and relocation.
• Competitive rank and base salary commensurate with experience and an outstanding benefit package
• 6 weeks of salary support for vacation (4 weeks) and for CME allowance (2 weeks)
• University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine faculty appointment commensurate with experience

About The Department of Neurology and Headache Division at the University of Pittsburgh & UPMC

• Established in 2000, the UPMC Headache Center provides national and regional referral and consultative services and has become one of the most active clinical operations in the US
• Completed Headache Center clinical space expansion and renovation in 2019 with patient-centered improvements in waiting and exam room lighting and sound experiences
• Research funding for clinical, basic, data science, and translational studies in the department has increased steadily and in FY25 the department received over $25 million in research support.
• The Department of Neurology was awarded the NINDS UE5 to support research training of residents and fellows, " Neurology, Neurosurgery, and Neuropathology Pittsburgh Research Education Plan (N3-PREP)" and is also part of the NINDS Network for Excellence in Neuroscience Clinical Trials (NeuroNEXT).

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.

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.

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