Pediatric Physician
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

Job Summary

Occupation Physician
Specialty Pediatrics
Degree Required MD/DO
Position Type Full-Time
Work Environment Hospital Clinic/Private Practice
Location Pennsylvania, United States
Visa Sponsorship No

Job Description

Last Update: 2/03/25

.CANDIDATE PARAMETERS:

• M.D. or D.O.

• BC/BE

• 2022 Resident or Practicing Physician

• Any Experience Level

• Start Date: ASAP

EMPLOYMENT ARRANGEMENTS:

• Physician employment is with UPMC Cole with an initial agreement requiring a minimum 36-month term. Candidates not requiring a Visa may be presented with a 48-month term.

• Compensation is based on MGMA median as surveys are released

• Relocation reimbursement stipend is negotiable

• Signing bonus is negotiable based on initial term

• Retention bonus is negotiable (Candidate must extend contract commitment for at least two additional years past the initial term)


BENEFITS:

• 6 weeks per contract year are allotted for vacation, holidays, CME and personal time off

• Occurrence based Malpractice Insurance is included in package

• Health Insurance is available for the Physician and dependents with routine employee participation

• Access to Dental and Vision Insurance is available at the employee's expense

• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurances are provided

• Life Insurance is provided

• 457(B) and 403(B) Retirement plans are immediately available with an employer match for the 403(B) program

• Professional association/ society dues/ reimbursement for CME up to $6,000/year if approved by Hospital

• Legal Assistance with visa, if needed

PRACTICE DESCRIPTION:

· The pediatric team consists of three Pediatricians, and one part-time APP

· Patients are seen in both the outpatient & inpatient setting

· Two busy established practices and one smaller site staffed by an APP

· Practices are open weekdays with flexible hours

· Patients are supported off hours by Express Care, pediatric provider on call, and the emergency department.

· Workload is expected to be between 350-400 encounters per month.

· Approximately 220 to 250 deliveries per year (Pediatrician on-call attends these when requested by OB/GYN.)

· Nursery typically has 0-3 newborns. Rarely are pediatric patients admitted to UPMC Cole, very sick children and infants are usually transferred to a children’s hospital.