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The Department of Neurology at our organization is seeking applications for a distinguished Academic Vascular Neurologist to become part of the Stroke Institute. This opportunity is under the guidance of the Chair of Neurology and the Director of the Stroke Institute, who also leads the Division of Cerebrovascular Medicine. The ideal candidate will join a globally recognized team dedicated to enhancing the field of cerebrovascular medicine through exceptional patient care, education, clinical research, and innovative practices.

This role is available at the levels of Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor, depending on the applicant's experience and academic achievements. Candidates must have completed a fellowship in Vascular Neurology accredited by ACGME, hold board certification or be board-eligible in both Neurology and Vascular Neurology, and qualify for unrestricted medical licensure in Pennsylvania. We highly encourage applicants with interests in clinical research, clinical trials, medical education, quality improvement, implementation science, artificial intelligence, or stroke care systems.

• Become part of one of the largest and rapidly expanding academic stroke programs in the nation.

• Work within a comprehensive integrated stroke system that includes five Comprehensive/Thrombectomy-Capable Stroke Centers, numerous Primary Stroke Centers, and one of the largest academic telestroke networks in the country.

• Collaborate with a diverse team of vascular neurologists, neurointerventional specialists, cerebrovascular neurosurgeons, neurocritical care experts, neuroradiologists, rehabilitation professionals, advanced practice providers, and dedicated research staff.

• Engage in significant NIH-funded, investigator-led, and industry-sponsored clinical trials that influence national and international stroke guidelines.

• Teach and mentor five ACGME-accredited Vascular Neurology Fellows and four CAST-accredited Neuroendovascular Fellows, along with neurology residents, medical students, and visiting physicians.

• Participate in innovative projects involving advanced neuroendovascular treatments, neuroimaging, neurosonology, artificial intelligence, digital health, implementation science, and regional stroke care systems.

• A competitive salary and academic rank based on experience.

• Sign-on bonuses and relocation support.

• An exceptional benefits package.

• Six weeks of salary support for vacation (four weeks) and continuing medical education (two weeks).

• A faculty appointment at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine.

• Protected academic time, mentorship, leadership development, and opportunities for career progression.

• The Stroke Institute is among the largest, most comprehensive, and rapidly growing academic stroke programs in the United States, serving as the central hub for cerebrovascular care within one of the largest integrated academic healthcare systems in the nation.

• The Institute includes multiple Comprehensive Stroke Centers, Thrombectomy-Capable Stroke Centers, Primary Stroke Centers, and affiliated hospitals across Pennsylvania, New York, Maryland, and surrounding states. Its academic telestroke program offers 24/7 vascular neurology expertise to 35 hospitals, facilitating over 13,000 acute stroke consultations annually and serving as a national model for regional stroke care systems.

• The Institute boasts a strong clinical research program with extensive involvement in NIH-funded, investigator-initiated, and industry-sponsored multicenter trials that have revolutionized the treatment of stroke and cerebrovascular diseases. Faculty members work closely with internationally recognized researchers in neuroscience, biomedical engineering, artificial intelligence, advanced neuroimaging, computational medicine, rehabilitation, and implementation science.

• Become part of one of the largest integrated academic stroke programs in the United States.

• Contribute to the future of stroke care through innovative research and advancements.

• Benefit from one of the largest academic telestroke programs in the nation.

• Collaborate within one of the largest integrated healthcare systems in the country.

• Enjoy excellent opportunities for academic growth and leadership development.

• Pittsburgh is a dynamic, affordable, and family-friendly city known globally for its excellence in medicine, education, robotics, technology, and innovation.

• The city features world-class cultural institutions, professional sports, outstanding educational facilities, and an exceptional quality of life.

We are dedicated to redefining the future of cerebrovascular care through clinical excellence, scientific discovery, education, innovation, and regional collaboration. We seek exceptional physician leaders who share our vision of enhancing outcomes for patients with stroke and cerebrovascular diseases while advancing the field through research, mentorship, and transformative care models.

Our organization is guided by shared values that shape our work and hold us accountable to one another. Our core values of Quality & Safety, Dignity & Respect, Caring & Listening, Responsibility & Integrity, Excellence & Innovation are essential in creating a cohesive and positive experience for our employees, patients, health plan members, and the community.

We recognize that talent and skill are enhanced by the diversity and cultural expertise our staff brings to the workplace. A diverse workforce at all levels provides numerous benefits, ensuring we possess the knowledge, critical thinking, agility, and innovation necessary for a leading and forward-thinking integrated healthcare system.