Acute Pain Physician - UPMC Mercy in Pittsburgh, PA

Job Description

Job Description

The Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine at our organization is on the lookout for an exceptional physician to deliver general anesthesia and acute pain management services at our facility, UPMC Mercy hospital. Applicants 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.

• Become part of a diverse anesthesiology team that handles a wide range of cases, including all major adult subspecialties.
• Tailored position and salary arrangements that align with each candidate's academic, clinical, and research aspirations.
• Outstanding opportunities for career advancement and stability within a financially robust and prestigious healthcare system.
• Potential for significant additional income.
• Comprehensive health, life, and disability insurance coverage.
• Occurrence-based malpractice insurance.
• Defined contribution retirement plan; 403b plan with employer matching.
• Reimbursement for relocation expenses.
• Continuing Medical Education (CME) allowance.
• Generous paid time off (PTO) with options for additional days.

• UPMC Mercy is a 488-bed tertiary care facility located in the uptown area of Pittsburgh.
• The hospital boasts a rich heritage, having been the first permanent hospital in Pittsburgh and the inaugural Mercy hospital globally, now serving a diverse patient population, including those in need.
• As the only Catholic hospital in the region, it offers specialized services in areas such as 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, along with a Pediatric Burn Center.
• For many years, the hospital has been a key site for education and training for students and residents from the University of Pittsburgh Schools of Medicine, Dental Medicine, and Nursing, providing valuable experiences in various specialties, including acute pain management and anesthesiology.
• The facility features 16 inpatient operating rooms, six outpatient operating rooms, a busy endoscopy suite, an interventional neuroradiology suite, MRI capabilities, a hydrotherapy unit for burn care, and an electrophysiology suite.
• Case selection encompasses nearly all areas except solid organ transplants, with notable procedures including voice surgeries, airway modifications, robotic surgeries, thoracic operations, trauma care, orthopedic surgeries, vascular procedures, neurosurgery, and complex maxillofacial surgeries.
• Our health system, affiliated with the University of Pittsburgh, is a $23 billion globally recognized 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 and doctors' offices.
• We are committed to innovation in creating new models of accountable, cost-effective, and patient-centered care.
• Our organization includes many esteemed centers of excellence in fields such as transplantation, cancer treatment, neurosurgery, psychiatry, rehabilitation, geriatrics, and women's health, along with top-ranked hospitals and service lines.

• Pittsburgh is a dynamic mid-sized city that offers the charm of a small town. Situated in the southwestern part of Pennsylvania, it combines urban diversity, historical sites, ethnic neighborhoods, a lively nightlife, beautiful countryside, and the iconic three rivers.
• The city is home to renowned cultural institutions, including the Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy, Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium, Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, the National Aviary, 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.
• Pittsburgh consistently ranks as one of the best places for families in the U.S., known for its affordability, livability, and safety.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran. Our organization is dedicated to promoting diversity through initiatives that foster inclusion, such as Employee Resource Groups and various programs aimed at supporting a diverse workforce.