Acute Pain Physician - UPMC Mercy in Pittsburgh, PA

Job Description

Job Description

Job Opportunity: Physician in Anesthesiology and Acute Pain Management

Our organization is on the lookout for a skilled physician to deliver general anesthesia and acute pain management services at our facility, UPMC Mercy hospital. Ideal candidates should be board-eligible or certified by the ABA, have completed an ACGME-accredited fellowship in acute pain management, and hold or be eligible for an unrestricted medical license in Pennsylvania.

What We Provide

• Diverse Anesthesiology Team: Become part of a varied group that handles a wide range of cases, including all major adult subspecialties.
• Customized Compensation: Tailored salary and position structures that align with each candidate's academic, clinical, and research aspirations.
• Career Advancement: Exceptional opportunities for professional growth and stability within a financially robust and prestigious healthcare system.
• Additional Earnings: Potential for significant supplementary income.
• Comprehensive Insurance: Health, life, and disability coverage.
• Malpractice Insurance: Occurrence-based malpractice protection.
• Retirement Plans: Defined contribution plan and a 403b plan with employer matching.
• Relocation Assistance: Reimbursement for moving expenses.
• CME Funding: Allowance for continuing medical education.
• Generous Paid Time Off: Ample PTO with options for additional days.

About UPMC Mercy

• UPMC Mercy is a 488-bed tertiary care facility located in Pittsburgh's uptown district.
• The hospital boasts a rich legacy, having been the first permanent hospital in Pittsburgh and the inaugural Mercy hospital globally, now serving a diverse patient population, including the underserved.
• As the only Catholic hospital in the area, it offers specialized services in women's health, neurology, thoracic care, and orthopedics.
• UPMC Mercy is recognized as a Neuroradiology Stroke Intervention Center, a Level 1 Adult Trauma Center, and an American Burn Association-verified Adult Burn Center.
• It has a longstanding tradition of educating students and residents from the University of Pittsburgh Schools of Medicine, Dental Medicine, and Nursing, providing training in various specialties, including acute pain management and anesthesiology.
• The hospital features 16 inpatient operating rooms, six outpatient operating rooms, a busy endoscopy suite, an interventional neuroradiology suite, MRI facilities, a hydrotherapy unit for burn care, and an electrophysiology suite.
• Case selection encompasses nearly all areas except solid organ transplants, with highlights including voice procedures, airway modifications, robotic surgeries, thoracic operations, trauma care, orthopedic surgeries, vascular procedures, neurosurgery, and complex maxillofacial surgeries.

About the Organization

• Our health system, affiliated with the University of Pittsburgh, is a $23 billion healthcare provider and insurer, employing 92,000 individuals, including 4,900 physicians.
• We operate over 40 academic, community, and specialty hospitals, along with more than 800 outpatient sites.
• We are committed to innovation in creating new models of accountable, cost-effective, patient-centered care.
• Our organization is home to numerous renowned centers of excellence in fields such as transplantation, cancer treatment, neurosurgery, psychiatry, rehabilitation, geriatrics, and women's health.

Community Overview

• Pittsburgh is a dynamic mid-sized city that offers a small-town atmosphere, located in the southwestern part of Pennsylvania.
• The city is a cultural hub, featuring historical landmarks, ethnic neighborhoods, a lively nightlife, beautiful countryside, and the iconic three rivers.
• It is home to major cultural institutions, including the Carnegie Museums, Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy, Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium, Phipps Conservatory, and a vibrant cultural district.
• Pittsburgh boasts major league sports teams such as the Steelers, Penguins, and Pirates.
• The city is recognized as a leader in medicine, education, healthcare, robotics, software engineering, and high-tech industries.
• Consistently ranked as one of the best cities for families, Pittsburgh is also noted for its affordability, livability, and safety.

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to fostering diversity through initiatives that promote inclusion, such as Employee Resource Groups and other programs aimed at supporting a diverse workforce.