Academic Neuroradiologist/Spine Interventionalist for UPMC / University of Pittsburgh

Assistant/Associate/Professor, NT (full-time)

Fellowship-trained neuroradiologist with interest in spine imaging and interventions needed to join its the Neuroradiology Division at UPMC. The Neuroradiology Spine Service provides a comprehensive scope of spine procedures, both diagnostic and therapeutic, for both inpatient and outpatients. The service has an established referral base and sees about 2000 patient visits per year. Services provided include nerve root blocks, epidural steroid injections, medial branch blocks, trigger point injections, SI joint injections, sympathetic blocks, discography, spine biopsy, vertebral body augmentation, sacroplasty, blood patches, spine/skin markings, and radiofrequency ablation for both chronic pain (including hip/knee) and neoplastic disease. Radiologists are supported by two full time nurses, who are responsible for day-to-day operations of the service and provide clinical assistance with patient assessments and procedures.

The ideal candidate should have a focused interest on interventional spine procedures with an ability to interpret diagnostic neuroradiology studies. An interest in expansion of service line with new procedures is strongly encouraged. The applicant should have excellent clinical acumen and strong interpersonal skills. Research opportunities and support are abundant.

The hospital system has been repeatedly named to the US News and World Report’s Honor Roll, and is a leading center for sports medicine, spine surgery, and trauma care. UPMC Presbyterian Hospital, where the Advanced Spine Service is centered, is a Level I Trauma Center.  The Hillman Cancer Institute provides nationally-recognized multidisciplinary oncology care.

UPMC is a $24 billion global health enterprise with 92,000 employees headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA, including 4,900 physicians, more than 40 academic, community, and specialty hospitals, more than 800 doctors’ offices and outpatient sites, a health insurance services division, and international and commercial services. The Department of Radiology at UPMC is one of the largest academic radiology programs in the country. The practice is supported by fully-staffed clinical offices, reading room support personnel, residents, and fellows.

Interested applicants should send a CV and letter of interest to:  Dr. Vikas Agarwal, Chief of Neuroradiology Division of UPMC at agarwalv@upmc.edu. 

Minimum requirements:

• MD degree, or equivalent
• Completion of an ACGME accredited diagnostic radiology residency
• Completion of a neuroradiology fellowship
• ABR certified or eligible
• Eligible for licensure in Pennsylvania

The University of Pittsburgh is an Affirmative Action/ Equal Opportunity Employer and values equality of opportunity, human dignity and diversity, EOE, including disability/vets.

About UPMC

The University of Pittsburgh Department of Radiology is one of the nation’s largest and most productive academic radiology departments in the world, with nearly 200 dedicated clinical and research faculty. Our physicians practice in the hospitals and clinics of the UPMC, one of the nation’s outstanding health systems, honored repeatedly by U.S. News & World Report. The research program is currently one of the top funded radiology departments, with over 10 million dollars in total funding. Our residency program is one of the largest programs in the country. The combination of sophisticated imaging equipment and highly trained researchers and clinicians ensures our success in both clinical and academic endeavors.

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