Endovascular Neurology Faculty position at UPMC Altoona in PA

About the role

Faculty candidate in the Division of Vascular Neurology to serve as a vascular and endovascular neurologist on the UPMC Altoona campus under the leadership of Dr. Page B. Pennell, Chair of Neurology, and Dr. Cynthia Kenmuir, Altoona Chief of Neurology and Director of Stroke.

Responsibilities

• Provide vascular and endovascular neurology care on the UPMC Altoona campus
• Collaborate with local and regional neurologists, neurointerventionalists, neuroradiologists, neurosurgeons, Advanced Practice Providers, dedicated stroke nurses, therapists, and social workers
• Participate in educational lecture series, department events, teaching, and research opportunities with the Pittsburgh campus

Requirements

• Completed at least one year of vascular neurology fellowship
• Completed at least two years of neurointerventional fellowship
• MD or equivalent degree
• Board certified or eligible in Neurology and Vascular Neurology
• Ability to obtain an unrestricted Pennsylvania license

Key Highlights

• Join a vascular neurology division at UPMC Altoona with four vascular neurologists, including two neurointerventionalists, five APPs, and dedicated clinic staff
• Access to clinical teaching opportunities with medical students on required Neurology Clerkship and Stroke/NIR electives from Drexel and University of Pittsburgh Schools of Medicine
• Clinical services span outpatient clinics, inpatient vascular neurology, and neurointerventional services
• Research opportunities through funded clinical trials in stroke (drug and device trials) and access to departmental research support exceeding $25 million in FY25
• Affiliation with the NINDS UE5-supported “Neurology, Neurosurgery, and Neuropathology Pittsburgh Research Education Plan (N3-PREP)” and the NINDS Network for Excellence in Neuroscience Clinical Trials (NeuroNEXT)

About the Department and Campus

UPMC Altoona is a 400-bed regional healthcare system serving nearly 400,000 residents in central Pennsylvania. It is a Joint Commission–certified stroke center and has performed neurointerventional procedures since 2018.

About the Community

Altoona is a small city with scenic mountain and valley views, offering easy access to five major metro areas and a friendly lifestyle rich in cultural and recreational opportunities. Nearby outdoor activities include hiking, biking, paddling, fishing, golfing, and skiing at state parks and resorts. State College, home to Penn State’s University Park campus, provides Big Ten sports, touring performances, and a college-town atmosphere. Altoona features a professional baseball team, the Altoona Curve (Pittsburgh Pirates affiliate), and a cultural district with symphony and theater performances.

What We Offer

• Sign-on bonus and relocation assistance
• Competitive rank and base salary based on experience with an outstanding benefits package
• Six weeks of salary support: four weeks for vacation and two weeks for CME allowance
• University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine faculty appointment commensurate with experience

Our Values

Quality & Safety, Dignity & Respect, Caring & Listening, Responsibility & Integrity, Excellence & Innovation.

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UPMC values diversity and the cultural expertise staff bring, enhancing knowledge, critical thinking, agility, and innovation across the organization.