Description

Position at a Glance:

• Work Location: Consultants in Infectious Disease
• Address: 120 East Second Street and 201 State Street, Erie, PA 16550
• Status: Full-time position
• Schedule / Call: Provide 4.5 days inpatient consultative services weekly with .5 day outpatient care with call schedule of 1:3
• Immigration Status Considered: Accepts J-1 Waiver and H-1B Candidates for 2027 and beyond
• Enhanced compensation package includes:
  • Productivity Incentive
  • Sign on bonus
  • CME stipend
  • Relocation Benefit
  • PSLF Eligible
• Employer paid occurrence-based malpractice insurance

UPMC Hamot, a leading healthcare provider in Northwestern Pennsylvania, is seeking a Board-Certified/Board-Eligible Infectious Disease physician to join our well-established, hospital-based consultative practice.

Position Highlights:

• Established Team Model: Join a dedicated Infectious Disease service comprised of two full-time Infectious Disease physicians and one Advanced Practice Provider, offering a collaborative and supportive clinical environment.
• System-Wide Impact: Provide telemedicine Infectious Disease consults across UPMC Northern Pod hospitals, expanding your clinical reach while maintaining balance.
• Advanced Technology: Work within a fully integrated Epic electronic medical record, ensuring seamless documentation, communication, and continuity of care.
• Patient Safety Focus: Utilize a hospital-wide electronic nosocomial infection surveillance system to proactively enhance patient safety and outcomes.
• Integrated Care Model: Play a key role in an established Antimicrobial Stewardship Program, partnering closely with the Infectious Disease team and hospital leadership to promote best practices.
• Nearby regional clinics.

This role offers a meaningful opportunity to grow professionally while practicing in a forward-thinking, team-oriented, and technologically advanced healthcare environment.

Qualifications:

• MD/DO from an accredited medical school
• Accredited Internal Medicine Residency Program completion
• Accredited Infectious Disease Fellowship Program completion
  • Open to recent fellowship-trained physicians
• American Board Eligible or American Board Certified in Internal Medicine and Infectious Disease
• Ability to obtain an unrestricted Pennsylvania Medical License and ability to obtain necessary credentials
• DEA certification

What Can UPMC Do for You?

• Non-Profit Health System, Employed Model *PSLF Eligible
• Competitive Compensation package with the opportunity to earn additional incentives
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Employer-paid Short and Long-Term Disability Coverage
• Group Life Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition Assistance available for self, spouse/domestic partner, and dependents
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with 50% employer match, plus an employer-paid pension plan. Participate in both!
• Relocation Assistance for customary and reasonable moving expenses

Discover Erie, Pennsylvania!

Welcome to Erie, PA, where urban amenities meet natural beauty, creating an ideal environment for physicians and their families to live, work, and thrive. As the fourth largest city in Pennsylvania, Erie boasts a vibrant community, rich history, and a welcoming atmosphere.

Why Erie?

• Exceptional Quality of Life: Low cost of living, affordable housing, excellent schools, and diverse recreational activities.
• Outdoor Paradise: Presque Isle State Park offers beaches, hiking, biking, boating, fishing, and birdwatching with stunning Lake Erie sunsets.
• Cultural Hub: Home to the Erie Philharmonic, Erie Art Museum, Warner Theatre, and year-round events like CelebrateErie and 8 Great Tuesdays.
• Educational Excellence: Reputable institutions like Penn State Behrend, Gannon University, and Mercyhurst University foster a thriving academic community.
• Top-Tier Healthcare: UPMC Hamot leads in medical innovation and patient care, supporting the professional growth of physicians.
• Perfect Location: Close to Cleveland, Buffalo, and Pittsburgh with easy access via interstates, along with a local airport.
• Four-Season Activities: From skiing and snowboarding in winter to boating and golfing in summer, Erie offers year-round enjoyment.
• Friendly Community: Known for its community spirit, welcoming neighborhoods, and high engagement in local initiatives.
• Economic Growth: A period of revitalization with new businesses, innovation, and entrepreneurship creating opportunities for all.
• Family-Friendly: Amenities like the Erie Zoo, Children's Museum, parks, playgrounds, and numerous family events make Erie perfect for raising a family.

Join us in Erie! It's more than just a place to work, it's a place to call home. Explore the charm and potential of Erie, PA, and see why so many healthcare professionals choose to build their lives and careers here!

About UPMC Hamot

UPMC Hamot is a 458-bed hospital in Erie, PA, offering a full complement of inpatient and outpatient services, and serves as a regional referral hub and Level II Trauma Center. Supported by over 650 physicians and nearly 4,000 dedicated employees, UPMC Hamot's mission is to serve its patients, communities, and one another in the UPMC Hamot tradition of quality, health, healing, and education. UPMC Hamot's superior health care services are continually recognized by notable accrediting bodies.

About UPMC

• UPMC is a world-renowned, nonprofit health care provider and insurer committed to delivering exceptional, people-centered care and community services.
• Headquartered in Pittsburgh and affiliated with the University of Pittsburgh Schools of the Health Sciences, UPMC is shaping the future of health through clinical and technological innovation, research, and education.
• Dedicated to advancing the well-being of our diverse communities, we provide nearly $2 billion annually in community benefits, more than any other health system in Pennsylvania.
• Our 100,000 employees - including more than 5,000 physicians - care for patients across more than 40 hospitals and 800 outpatient sites in Pennsylvania, New York, and Maryland, as well as overseas.
• UPMC Insurance Services covers more than 4 million members, providing the highest-quality care at the most affordable price.

Our Values

At UPMC, we're driven by shared values that guide our work and keep us accountable to one another. Our Values of Quality & Safety, Dignity & Respect, Caring & Listening, Responsibility & Integrity, Excellence & Innovation play a vital role in creating a cohesive, positive experience for our employees, patients, health plan members, and community.

Supporting a Diverse Workplace

UPMC respects that talent and skill are not limited but enhanced by the diversity and cultural expertise staff brings to the workplace. Having a diverse employee presence at all levels provides a wealth of benefits. It ensures we have the knowledge, critical thinking, agility, and innovation required of a leading and forward-thinking integrated health care system.

If you are interested in this position or would like more information, please apply today or contact:

Elizabeth Madurski | UPMC Northern Pod Physician Recruiter | madurskie@upmc.edu