Neuro-Oncologist at UPMC

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

19 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

18 Feb, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Diagnosis, Treatment Planning, Neurological Cancer Management, Interpreting Neurodiagnostic Tests, Imaging Studies Interpretation, Multidisciplinary Collaboration, Patient Education, Clinical Trials Leadership, Research Initiatives, In-person Patient Care, Prognosis Development, Case Review

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

University of Pittsburgh Physicians seeks Neuro-Oncologists (Multiple openings) in Pittsburgh, PA to diagnose and treat tumors of the brain, spinal cord, and other parts of the nervous system. Manage both primary and metastatic neurological cancers, address neurological complications that arise from cancer or its treatment. Interpret neurodiagnostic tests and imaging studies, collaborate on patient care with multidisciplinary teams including neurosurgeons, radiation oncologists and pathologists. Educate patients and families on diagnoses, treatment options and prognoses. Participate in or lead clinical trials and research initiatives. Actively treat patients in clinic as a physician. See both new and established oncology patients in person, referring patients to other sub-specialties as required, providing diagnoses, prognoses, and developing plans for treatment within this population. Meet weekly with disease team to review team cases and opine on treatments in a collaborative manner. Refer patients to appropriate clinical trials and developing new clinical trials based on areas of expertise and research. Job Responsibilities: Diagnose and treat tumors of the brain, spinal cord, and other parts of the nervous system. Manage both primary and metastatic neurological cancers, address neurological complications that arise from cancer or its treatment. Interpret neurodiagnostic tests and imaging studies, collaborate on patient care with multidisciplinary teams including neurosurgeons, radiation oncologists and pathologists. Educate patients and families on diagnoses, treatment options and prognoses. Participate in or lead clinical trials and research initiatives. Actively treat patients in clinic as a physician. See both new and established oncology patients in person, referring patients to other sub-specialties as required, providing diagnoses, prognoses, and developing plans for treatment within this population. Meet weekly with disease team to review team cases and opine on treatments in a collaborative manner. Refer patients to appropriate clinical trials and developing new clinical trials based on areas of expertise and research. Must have a Medical Degree (M.D. or D.O.) or equivalent; Completion of residency training in Neurology; Completion of fellowship training in Neuro-Oncology; Must be Board certified or eligible for certification in Hematology, Oncology, Neurology or Neuro-Oncology; Unrestricted medical license in PA or eligibility; Some telecommuting permissible. UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

Responsibilities

Neuro-Oncologists will diagnose and treat tumors of the brain, spinal cord, and nervous system, managing primary and metastatic neurological cancers and their complications. Responsibilities also include interpreting tests, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, educating patients, and participating in or leading clinical trials and research.