Faculty Headache Neurologist position at UPMC in Pittsburgh, PA
Company: UPMC Southwestern PA
Location: Pittsburgh
Posted on: March 20, 2026
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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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