Allegheny Health Network Careers

The Allegheny Health Network (AHN) Neuroscience Institute, Cerebrovascular Center, Comprehensive Stroke Center is seeking (2) vascular neurologists to become members of our growing multidisciplinary team of vascular neurologists (3), neurointerventionalists (3) and cerebrovascular surgeons (3).  We are seeking one (1) interventional vascular neurologist and one (1) non-interventional vascular neurologist with strong interests in clinical care, research, education and quality improvement.  You will be part of an elite group of cerebrovascular specialists who collaborate in the cerebrovascular center which serves as a national and regional referral center for patients with complex stroke.

Both vascular neurologists will be a central part of the Cerebrovascular Center based at Allegheny General Hospital which has been a Joint Commission Certified Advance Comprehensive Stroke Center since 2012 and serves as the quaternary referral center for Allegheny Health Network which is comprised of seven hospitals including four Primary Stroke Centers. 

Responsibilities of the Interventional Neurologist will include the full spectrum of neurointerventional care integrated into a team of multidisciplinary neurointerventionalists, inpatient Stroke Service, telestroke, and clinical research. 

Responsibilties of the Clinical Vascular Neurologist will include inpatient Stroke Service, outpatient stroke clinic, telestroke, and clinical research.

• We have both neurology and neurosurgery residencies providing an excellent environment for teaching and clinical research.
• Clinical research trials and original investigative research with the support of two (2) clinical research coordinators through the Allegheny Singer Research Institute and potential for research collaboration with Carnegie Mellon University.
• Two state-of-art biplane Cerebral Angiography units.
• Neuro-intensive Care Unit (23 beds) and Stroke Telemetry Unit (25 beds).
• State of the Art Telestroke services, PACS and Electronic Health Record.
• Level I trauma center and air medical transport program (LifeFlight).
• Newly constructed State of the Art Surgical Arts Center for courses and simulation
• Two Advanced Practice Nurses (CRNP) who provide support of both outpatient care and inpatient navigators.

Requirements  - Pennsylvania license for eligible, Board-certified or eligible in Neurology with Added Qualifications in Vascular Neurology, Fellowship training in the applicable specialist field. J1Visa candidates will also be given consideration.

Located in what has been named “one of the country’s most livable cities,” AHN is headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA, a first-rate metropolis for culture, sports teams, family living and affordability.  AHN is the provider arm of Highmark Health, among the largest integrated delivery networks in the nation.  Our provider network has seven hospitals, more than 200 primary care and specialty care practices throughout the region and approximately 1,700 physicians and 17,000 employees.  As an AHN physician, you will receive a generous signing bonus, a competitive salary and excellent benefits package.

The AHN Cerebrovascular Center currently staffs 3 vascular neurologists, 3 neurointerventionalists, and 3 cerebrovascular neurosurgeons.  The AHN Neuroscience Institute integrates renowned experts in the subspecialties of neurology, neuro-otology, neuro-critical care, and neuroradiology and neurosurgery to offer leading-edge diagnosis and treatment for patient with the most complex neurological disorders. 

Interested candidates should contact: Jessica Vega, Physician Network Development Specialist at Allegheny Health Network | 412-330-6042 | [email protected]   

Sincerely,

Ashis H. Tayal, MD FAHA Medical Director of the Comprehensive Stroke and Cerebrovascular Center, Neuroscience Institute, Allegheny Health Network, Associate Professor of Neurology and Medicine, Temple University School of Medicine, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Donald M. Whiting, MD MS FACS System Chair Department of Neurosurgery Allegheny Health Network, Professor Department of Neurosurgery Drexel University College of Medicine Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

James Valeriano, MD System Chair Department of Neurology Allegheny Health Network, Professor Department of Neurology Temple University School of Medicine Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.